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.
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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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As the old saying goes, If you don't like the weather in Texas, wait a minute and it will change! Not enough of a winter to get the winter blues. One day it might be 35 and the next 70 degrees. B)
Comfort food, hot spice chai tea, a stack of books and a comfy warm quilt.
I live in MI and I spend the winter days getting inspired on the HGTV website. I've been going there to register for the Dream Home and I stay to get some fresh ideas.
Love the pillows too and they would look great in our spa room. The ones I have now have seen better days.
Georgie
Winter blues are all around with this freezing NYC weather! I like to clean the house, light candles, and add fresh colorful flowers around the apartment!
Colors, comfort and coziness beat the winter blues with a stick!
curl up with a warm blanket, pillow , beverage , book, and or movie and i am secure for the day
Keeping a positive outlook and checking out all the decorating websites. I also curl up on the sofa with a blanket and watch my favorite HGTV show.
I take the additional indoor time to work on a craft or room facelift project!
Love the pillows, I would lose the gold tray and the knicknacks on the top of the coffee table and leave the bottom shelves bare. Keep the candlesticks and use a crystal vase instead. Nice!
Love the pillows, I would lose the gold tray and the knicknacks on the top of the coffee table and leave the bottom shelves bare. Keep the candlesticks and use a crystal vase instead. Nice!
Would love to have the beautiful pillows to brighten up these cold winter daze!
Knowing that spring is near gets me through the remainder of the winter:)
Plan for spring garden planting, and, coffee.
Cozy fire, comfortable furniture, warm blanket, great movie and the love of my life curled up next to me (oh, and my husband too!).
Today in Minnesota is a brisk -13 degrees. Us northerners have grown accustomed to our artic wasteland and have therefore invented ways to not only embrace winter but to look forward to it. We snowboard, ski, sled, skate, bike (yes bike) and of course sit at home and pour over design blogs:) Doesn't hurt to take a hearty dose of Vitamin D either. Happy wintering cyber spacers!
Anne- Minneapolis, MN
I love staging my home for different times of year. After the holidays, when it's cold, grey and blah outside I "stage" my fireplace mantle with things that reflect the light. I have a vintage mirror propped up with a piece of coral in front of it anda large glass apothacary piece filled with layed moss and things that washed up from the ocean. My coasters on the coffee table are small round mirrors and set off a glow. Everytime I pass the mantle it makes me smile and forget any "winter blues" I might have.
A hot cup of tea with tapioca pearls.
Baking delious cookies or cakes to fill the house with that awesome smell.
I take a quick jog and then go surfing at the beach. Living in warm weather year round is the bestest.
Winter is RAINY and gray in the Northwest! I think about what to plant, walk through the gardens, look at the snowdrops coming up, check out the Winter Jasmine on your site and think about how fragrant it might be…then go meet a friend for a cup of coffee in a warm and happy coffeehouse!
I cure the winter blues by making delicious soups, decorating with warm and cozy afghans, drinking hot cocoa and tea, and curling up with a good book.
I fight the winter blues with a tropical candle burning in the house:)
Good book, good food, warm fires, and daily yoga all of that helps get me through the winter..I've had enough now though…bring on spring!
Those pillows are beautiful, I was thinking of changing some pillows in my sofa and those are just right.
I fight the winter blues with real plants…LOTS of them. I spend 10 hrs in my office a day so I like to make sure it's not cluttered and have plants. In my aerogarden I have petunias.
I fight the winter blues by keeping the wood stove "burning" with some ceder or hard wood. This keeps the living room areas really warm. I love a new snow fall (winter wonderland) is lovely. Also, 47 days until the first day of spring. My favorite time of the year and 140 days until the first day of summer. I like and look forward to all 4 seasons but if you get the winter blues just dream ahead alittle. ha
Setting up the finger paints with my son in front of a cozy fire and making beautiful finger painted art to hang around the house…My son's giggles and smile can warm up even the coldest winter day for me
I put up a beach print above the mantel. I look at that picture and I'm transported to a warm summer breeze on the beach. awwwww
I'm going to craft using some bright colors.
I fight the winter blues with cleaning. I love getting outside with my kids, but I also love having an excuse to stay inside and organize and then reorganize. I love having everything in order.
lots of snuggles, comfort food, and artistic outlets!
A nice warm cozy blanket, wood stove heating up, and a cup of hot cocoa!!:0) Nice….
I love the winter – it's the best time to live in New Orleans.
I nest, I try to make my living environment bright, and "renewed" by moving furniture, buying a few inexpensive pieces and and changing things around to give it a fresh new look and feel. And I LOVE bright colors which always take me to my happy place!
I fight the winter blues by curling up on the couch with a cozy warm blanket and a good book.
Warm blankets and lots of bright lights. And doing lots of crafts with the kids.
I cook comfort foods, have hot chocolate on hand at all times, and bring out the extra blankets for movie time to beat out those winter blues!!!
I look on-line, in magazines and books at outdoor plants and furniture. I get inspired by all the cool ideas I can get from others. Right now I have plans to turn my 14'× 7' dog run into a tropical greenhouse complete with sand on weed cloth and two chairs and small round table. I can't wait! Love HGTV for the ideas I get. This is really helping me get through the winter blues.
I fight the winter blues by dreaming of spring!
I have a UV lamp and a sunrise simulator alarm.
Love love love the pillows and colors!! What a great way to brighten the blues!!
I'd fight the winter blues with those awesome pillows…
I put fairy lights every where… over my bed canopy, on the fireplace mantle etc. I like the twinkly lights when its so grey outside.
I clean my closets and watch period dramas until spring!
I beat the winter blues by just having family hanging out drinking wine communicating laughin and have old fashion time together
I turn on some classic rock or blues and clean my house. I love well organized but comfy rooms that give a feeling of "AAAAAAH" when you sit down. Those pillows would look awesome on my window seat
I love a big furry blanket and curling up on the couch with my husband and puppies <3
I fight the winter blues by adding new colors and textures to my home's decor. This winter I've even replaced light fixtures and next will be the countertop. Maybe even some new applicances to perk up the kitchen!
I go someplace warm, like Hawaii!
A good book and hot chocolate! Plus some online shopping!