Update: Congratulations to our random winner Michelle, who says, “I fight the winter blues here in Michigan by looking at all the decorative elements in my house that remind me of the beach!” Check back on March 1 for another great giveaway.
Is your home feeling a bit dull and ordinary? In need of a little color and spunk? With retro maxims like “It’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring” (Marilyn Monroe) and “Too much of a good thing can be wonderful” (Mae West), the online shop Society Social specializes in vintage-inspired pieces designed to make your room stand out, from bar carts to faux bamboo furniture. That’s why we’re teaming up to give one lucky reader a set of one-of-a-kind designer pillows — the perfect antidote to the winter decorating blues.
One reader will win the set of three pillows displayed above: two featuring a blue Moroccan-inspired print and one in a fresh, bright floral. To enter for a chance to win, answer this month’s question: How do you fight the winter blues? Bright colors? Sparkles? Warm blankets? Tell us in the comments below.
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You may only comment once to be considered, and you don’t have to purchase anything to win; a purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Odds depend on total number of entries. Void where prohibited by law. Only open to legal residents of 50 U.S., D.C. or Puerto Rico, and you must be at least 18 years of age to win. All entries (comments) must be entered between 9:00 a.m. ET on February 1, 2013 and 12:00 p.m. ET on February 4, 2013. Subject to full official rules. By leaving a comment on the blog, you acknowledge your acceptance to the Official Rules. ARV of prize: $270. Sponsor: Scripps Networks, LLC, d/b/a HGTV, 9721 Sherrill Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37932.
i don't get the winter blues-the air is cold, crisp-hot chocolate, blanket, fire roaring in the fireplace, a good book, and my sweet husband rubbing my feet (just dreaming on that last part). Love your blog!
sorry Kathleen, I mistakenly posted to you as a reply smile
How do I fight the winter blues …. I'm not looking out the window today because it snowed and school was called off. One is I dream of our beach vacation. AND I get out out beach photo album and look through all the photos. Another distraction is to quilt happy, bright, loud fabrics together. Thanks
I'm fighting the winter blues by lightening up my living room from a black background area rug to a pretty light blue/gray area rug, replaced the darker valances with a pretty robin's egg blue color and bought two cream colored lamps to replace the darker ones. The room makes me happy now.
I love this giveaway!
I live in Ohio, so I have to fight off winter blues every time our cold, snowy winters make their annual appearance. I fight 'em by looking through old beach vacation photos and getting a head start on my spring cleaning. Drinking ridiculous amounts of hot chocolate helps, too!
hmmm… I suppose I shop, but that's pretty much my remedy for everything, sooo….
I am at least re-joining the gym to take up swimming!
Too busy to have the blues unless the tile ordered is more than 50% broken, ouch, discovered after all the tile was carried into the house. No blues feel great about the Kitchen tile project we are finishing up now ready to grout. We plan projects in doors and out and room by room for Fall and Winter, that we don't want to be bogged down doing in the Spring cleaning/warmer months, like clean out the clutter, carpet, tile, paint and renovate while the house is closed down get it bright cheery and ready for Spring and Summer when we open up to enjoy the outdoor space and work in the yard more.
Love curling up on the couch with my hubby and dogs with a blanket and a good movie!
I cure the winter blues by opening up the shades on a sunny day and getting as much light into my apartment as possible! Gym and shopping also help too!
All of the above!
One of the best ways to cure the winter blues is by spunking and spicing up the interior with fun, fresh decor! Love Society Social for their unique pieces!
Well, there hasn't been much winter down here this year, but I fight the winter blues by keeping the house bright. And, a cup of cocoa, never hurts either.
I just embrace winter! I love fires and hot chocolate & decorating the house with rich cozy colors. It makes the space feel so homey!
I always fight my winter blues with cozy blankets, hot tea, and getaway scented candles. Just broke out my coconut scented candle the other day!
Cook a comforting hot meal and set the table with bright linens and fun dishes.
How do you fight the winter blues? … I try to exercise regularly and engulf myself with holiday season decor and festivities.
Cooking soups, crocheting, reading. And, this winter, redecorating – and I'm ready for new throw pillows!
Luckily since there happens to be many holidays during the winter blues I absolutely love to decorate according the particular holiday! It brings a cheerfulness and reminds me of my childhood home! In between holidays I love to have fragrence candles that I light in the later afternoon along with fresh flowers! And last but not least I pull out my warm whool throw along with my faux fur throw to physically warm up the winter blues:)
Living in the south means I don't deal with winter blues for more than a few weeks. But warm blankets, boots, and hot coffee are very helpful for when the blues hit!
Hot Chocolate trumps Winter Blues!
I cook good food since I have time indoors. That way we all are happy about winter
I love snuggling up with a great book and a nice warm blanket by the fireplace!! I love to sip on hot coffee or hot cocoa too!
I cure the winter blues by going skiing! My husband and I look forward to the snow because that means we'll be on a mountain somewhere that weekend!
I fight the winter blues with partaking in Gym sessions, baking, wreath , making, & crafts….crafts… and more crafts:))
I fight the winter blues with a hot cup of coffee….
Decorating our home with bright warm accents, lighting candles, cooking healthy comfort foods, planning warm weather vacations and having family movie nights.
Katie from Snohomish WA
I live in Louisiana and during the 'winter months', it can, on occasion, be a bit chilly. I fight the winter blues with my trusty Snuggle, thick socks and a hot cup of java!
I love to fight the winter blues by having a roaring fire in our fireplace and sitting in our comfy family room with my sheepskin blanket over me!
I fight the "winter blues" by lighting candles, boiling cinnamon sticks on the stove, baking, cooking with my crockpot, taking drives to see the snow, getting outside when the sun is out, opening the curtains and blinds every morning. I try to embrace the wintry things that we can't enjoy during the summer. Sipping on mulled wine, curled up on my sofa with a big warm blanket. Yum!
Literally laugh in the face of the winter, by going outside to play!
Warm crackling fire, favorite new book, fur wrap or throw, my favorite way to beat the winter blues. A glass of champagne in a fabulous sparkling flute helps too.
Houston that is the word!!! Here never is cold for more then one week! Some times I think the winter here is very close to the winter I use to have back home in Brasil !! LOL where any 60f people start use their leather jackets!!! Anyway!! The secret to me always in a cold wheather is get cozy with some warm soup and a comfortable bleakand that way have no way to feel the blues!!!!
Yummy warm soups, a good book, and movie nights snuggled on the couch with my family!
Warm, soft blankies and plenty of snuggling in with a good book. And tea!
Fires, candles, color, and cooking…..and of course seed catalogs!
Cozy slippers and blankets. Hot chocolate and movies by just the light of the fireplace
On the slopes
I try to keep the winter blues at bay by opening the blinds and curtains whenever I can, spending time outside when it's not too cold to bear & curling up in the front of the fireplace with a cozy throw and pillows when it is.
Cooking and baking…try new recipes and shopping for little accents to brighten my home.
I paint my fingernails a bright color so I can pretend it's summer!
I keep the winter blues at bay with Lemonade and spontaneous bbq's nothing like ribs and coleslaw in the middle of January
Hot tea!
I love decorating in pops of colors like these pillows! Also like to keep fresh flowers and fruits available to feel like its spring all year round!
It's cold in Michigan so I always have a soft, warm blanket.
I fight the winter blues by planning a summer vacation!
love the colors
I pull back our curtains and allow sunlight fill our house; that and piping hot cups of black coffee. <3
By snugging up on the sofa with hot coffee, a warm blanket, and my sweet canine kids!
I fight the winter blues here in Michigan with seeing all the decorative elements in my house that remind me of the beach! (palm tree plant, aqua blues, framed photos of me and my family at the beach, etc.!)
Fighting off the winter blues with some pre-spring cleaning. Going through some things and donating them to the needy. Possibly a new coat of paint- these pillows will perfectly match my new color scheme and I must have them…. Plus it will fulfill part of my pillow fetish I have acquired!!
I fight the winter blues by getting outside in the sun as much as possible, I walk outside everyday, ski and take photos of the changing seasons. The best part of winter is having time to get recharged for the next season. I leave all the drapes open all day to let in what little light there is during the short New England days.