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A friend called me yesterday to tell me about some “happy” news for her. In the course of the conversation, she mentioned it was supposed to snow again by Friday! We live in Texas and just don’t see as much snow as some of you. This year, though, we seem to be seeing a little more than usual. I know it’s been colder than usual for here. Lots of warm socks, hot beverages, and fires in the fireplace to help warm our bones. Of course, we do live in Texas…..land of the “never sure what the weather will be doing 5 minutes from now”…..and thus have had some pretty pleasant days just recently. But, wintery days are what has inspired this post, and apparently the “Brrr” days are coming back.

The following photos have a winter look to me. Now, to change that up you could just add a vase with a leafy fig branch or a single palm leaf or a vase of tulips and “BINGO” spring! That’s what I love about neutral palettes…so versatile.

winter boot

So if you’re going out wear your warm boots!

 

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photo getty images    flickr

If you’re not then grab a cup of hot coffee…

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photo  sam mcadam     homelife

…find a comfy chair with a good book to read.  Love the textures in this picture. The colors, fabric, natural elements just give this a “curl up on a cold day look”.

white dog

photo  sam mcadam    homelife

Probably wouldn’t hurt to have this guy laying on your feet either! Looks like a snow dog to me.

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photo  richard powers    sarah kaye

A winter sky in the high desert as seen through a large window. Time to cuddle.

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photo  joanna henderson    sarah kaye

It’s always good to keep stocked up on firewood and blankets and what better way to do it than great looking baskets.

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photo  adrian briscoe   sarah kaye

Great way to serve snacks on those nippy days…. a weathered wood table, leafless branch and snowy white plates.

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photo  Adrian briscoe   sarah kaye

How about curling up on a stack of soft white mattresses with a warm down comforter and your own hot water bottle wearing a cable knit turtleneck sweater! :)

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photo  christine bauer.com

But, first nothing beats a hot bath on a freezing day. :)

We hope you can keep your toes warm. Enjoy the homey, cuddly, warm things of this season, because before long we’ll be sweating and trying to remember having to back up to the fire to chase away the goosebumps.

“WARM” wishes!