Most people begin the home decorating process for winter
with a bang only to end with a whimper . Far too few people realize that
Christmas is only the beginning of the winter season and that while Christmas
decorations are a nice addition , they are also a temporary decorative addition
in most homes lasting little more than a month if that long . This leaves two
more months of winter with a sparsely decorated home in many cases .
There are many things that are associated with winter
however far too many of these things have been swept under the category of
Christmas d ?cor and their values as simple hallmarks of winter have been
forgotten or relegated to the mere distinction of yet another Christmas
decoration . Winter months for some are long and cold. Anything that brings a
feeling of warmth and cheer into the home is for the most part an excellent
idea as a winter home decoration.
Believe it or not, hibernating animals for many brings about
a feeling of winter. Try using black bears as a home decorating theme to make
your home feel a little cozier and better prepared for the cold nights of wintertime.
Flannel is a great companion to these delightful black bears and can be used in
throws, bedding, and curtains in order to complete the look with style and finesse.
In fact, you might want to throw in a few flannel pillows so that you can
attempt to hibernate right alongside the cuddly black bears. These are quite
popular home decorations as of late so you should have no problem finding a
bear or two unless you happen to be in my neighborhood because I've probably
snapped them all up already.
Fireplaces-
There isn't enough
that can be said about the ability of a nice roaring fire to add warmth and a
wintertime glow to almost any room. It really isn't winter for most people
unless there is a nice fire burning in the grate. The warmth is so much more
than merely physical it is also soul soothing and comforting to watch a fire
burning brightly before your eyes while warming your cold hands and feet. These
nifty devices can also add a touch of romance to your winter nights so be sure
to keep cozy blankets and candles close by as well.
Candle Speaks –
Much like a fireplace candles add a warm cheerfulness to the
rooms they touch. There are certain fragrances that are perfect for wintertime
candle burning but even less appropriate fragrances are often welcome during
winter months as they provide the soft glow that makes the world seem so much
smaller and friendlier in the process. Keep this in mind as you are shopping
for your winter home decorating ideas as well as the fact that fragrances matter
when creating an atmosphere so chooses the fragrances appropriately to the season.
Use pillows and blankets in your winter decorating to add
layers of warmth and comfort as well as visual appeal . It is amazing the
things that the mind can do in the winter but one of the more amazing things it
does is convince you that you are warm when you are surrounded by warmth . With
blankets and pillows lining your sofas and chairs however , if your mind
doesn't convince you there is always the option of just bundling up and letting
your body convince your mind . There is also something soothing about the
comfort and close softness of the pillows and blankets whether one is in
perfect health or really feeling the chill of winter down to their bones .
Don't let the celebration of winter end when the Christmas
tree comes down . Find ways to incorporate warmth into your home decorating
style that only winter can accommodate . Embrace the season with affection and
laughter and all that enter your home will be warmed by the charming atmosphere
inside .
