Take a Break: Decorate for Cozy

January is a bit of a let down. The holiday decorations come down. The weather can be very iffy and while I’m a firm believer of being outside for some portion of every day, I’m also much more of an indoor person in the freezing cold that is Vermont’s winters. So some tips on relieving the January blues and upping the cozy and comfy

• Leave up decorations that are winter related, particularly those with some red in them.

• Decorate for Valentine’s Day

• Make soup, pie, or something that just makes the place smell yummy

• Embrace the light-Lots and lots of candles; fire in the fireplace; soft lighting to read by

• Reduce the amount of wood/tile between you and your feet with throw rugs. Add a bedside rug so your feet stay warm first thing in the morning. Use under pads to keep rugs from slipping. 

• Lots of soft fabrics to snuggle in. Pillows, pillows and more pillows. Throws on couches and overstuffed chairs with ottomans.

• Leave bedroom slippers by the front door so as soon as you come home you can slip off your outdoor shoes and slip into comfy. Have some extra pairs for guests.

• Make your bed every morning. Throw pillows make it look very inviting and cozy. Flannel is incredibly inviting (and warm) so save the crisp cotton and linen for the spring and summer months.

• Decorate your kitchen/dinning table. A table runner adds a pop of color

• Special mugs and array of teas, coffees and hot chocolates sitting out invite you and your family to curl your fingers around something warm.

• Plants, particularly forced bulbs, add a much welcome touch of color as well as remind you that spring will come.

• Let you pet snuggle on the couch with you

January is a good time to check out your local thrift store as they receive a lot of unwanted items people receive over the holidays. Many thrifties have Facebook pages, so worth keeping an eye for items that will bring some extra coziness this winter.

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