First Day of Winter: Snowflakes

by Anna Millman December 21, 2010 4 Comments

The first day of winter is the longest, darkest day of the year. Brighten up your decor with handmade or store-bought snowflakes in a flurry of one-of-a-kind designs you can enjoy all winter long…or at least until you start decorating for Valentine’s Day.

Food Network: Paula Deen

ETSY: Anders Ruff

We’ll also be illuminating our homes with the glow of candles, the shine of bright colors and mirrors and hints of spring: more winter decorating tips. And remember, the days are getting longer from here on out.

4 Responses

Janzee says:

December 21, 2010 at 10:40 PM

Your post is a jewel Anna, and with each snowflake manmade or artfully invented they are a reminder of the sparkle of winter. I like the wall backdrop which could be changed from season to season, making anyplace in a home or an apartment a very new place to dine. Now lets add the candles–Season's Greetings

Janzee says:

December 21, 2010 at 10:44 PM

I scrolled a little and found an article on building a cold frame. This is probably what I would put outside if I won the HGTV Stowe Vermont Home. Always having fresh tomatoes peppers, some herbs for salad, and fresh salad greens will go a long way if they have a protective covering toward winter, and give them a jump start for spring.

Jim Halvorson says:

January 3, 2011 at 11:40 AM

There are some great ideas here – copy & re-create to do with kids…just on an easier scale. Fun for the holidays. I might be able to come up with some ideas for Easter from these "hints"