Making Winter Cozy
December 4, 2009 by Krista Franks
Filed under Thoughts of Home
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In the midst of the holiday season with cold weather and shorter daylight hours, it can be a great feeling to spend the evening indoors–curled up under a blanket with a book or watching a movie. Here are a few tips for making the home cozy for winter.
- Lay some throws over the back of the couch to cover up with when you are relaxing in the evening.
- Add some deep toned throw pillows to the couch as well. It’s a great time of year for velvet, chenille or other heavily textured fabrics.
- If you use sheer curtains in the spring or summer, they can be replaced with heavier, solid curtains for a cozier feel in winter.
- Cover bare wood floors with ornamental rugs. Not only are the rugs ornate, they keep your feet from feeling the cold of the wood floor.
- While white and pale shades are appropriate for summer, jewel tones evoke a sense of warmth during the winter months. Replace bright summer accessories with warm jewel-tones ones.
- Bolws or baskets of scented pine cones have a natural aesthetic as well as a wonderful scent. (They are available at most craft stores this time of year.)
Krista Franks is a writer and artist who grew up in Fayette County, Ga. She attended the University of Georgia where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fabric Design, a Bachelor of Arts in Journalsim and a minor in Spanish. Her hobbies include painting, drawing, sewing, knitting, reading and dreaming. An admirer of art, nature and literature, she finds beauty in every day moments and hope in the passionate spirits of those around her.