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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My warm bright blue snuggie and my to poodle on my lap
Making plans for what I want to accomplish this spring …which includes decorating a new addition
It's been tough here in Washington State beating the winter blues, but I try with hot mochas, blankets, and candles.
I fight the winter blues by working out at the gym and playing happy music.
I keep craft projects going all winter: from paper projects(scrapbooking to card making) to embroidery, quilting, etc…..once I start a project, I am obsessed with it…..So, when it snows, and is cold outside, I just keep on working inside.
I cure winter blues by curling up with hot chocolate, a cozy blanket, and nice music.
I fight the winter blues by planning a warm vacation somewhere. Gives me something to look forward to.
Adding bright accents and keeping fresh flowers on the dining table!
I moved into my new house in Sept–It's not new..built in 1950, just new to me. So I've started "ANEW" with everything. I'm leaving that past in the past and would love to have "Freebie Fridays" beautiful pillows as the center piece and color scheme for the "open floor plan" of my future!!:)
Unless it's raining or too windy, I ride my Vespa to and from work. It's fun, economical and cheers me up scootin' around!
I {try} to kick the winter blues by wearing comfy boots, using our fireplace, sipping coffee & lots of snuggling on the couch!
I fight the winter blues with a blazing fire in the fireplace, cooking up a really good hot meal including a good desert like Blackberry Cobler or a special hot Apple Pie for friends and family. Hot chocolate or freshly ground coffee beans brewing in the coffee pot fills the house with that wonderful aroma. If I have time I pick up a bouquet of fresh flowers which is always a cheerful touch. We sit around the fire enjoying each other with lots of laughter and good conversation. Fellowshipping with those we love turns a dreary gray day into a warm and wonderful day to remember. It's the good memories we create, that make a great life.
We watch movies and eat popcorn!
This Arizona gal goes outside and sticks her nose into the potted, Meyer lemon blossoms. Even on a sunny day, this lifts spirits.
As a college student, my way of fighting the winter blues was buying a bright yellow rug with a yellow and teal comforter. Totally brightens up an otherwise dark and cold dorm room!
I curl up in a blanket next to a fire with hot chocolate and my sweetheart. I kind of like it until I have to go outside. I just have to think about how beautiful snow is and the fact that we have different seasons is an amazing thing.
If you can't beat the cold …join the cold! My husband and I throw on our warmest exercise clothes and run! There is nothing more exhilarating than the first rush of cold air that hits your body. There is nothing more energizing than getting out from under that cozy blanket and joining the cold winter night for a 3 mile run.
My favorite season is winter, so no blahs here! So I surround my home with cozy throws, hot toddies and look out on my frozen lake. It is a beautiful scene to see.
I invite people over, sometimes to play cards, to scrapbook, to chat, to eat, to watch HGTV and always to laugh.
By letting the natural light in, even on cloudy cold days it brightens the mood by being able to have the natural light in. Of course a warm blanket to snuggle with helps.
I fight the winter blues with warms colors and bringing in as much natural light as possible.
Quilting with bright fabrics cures my winter blues!
A roaring fire. A glass of delicious Cabernet. A new addition to the living room eye candy. A soft and fuzzy blanket. My snuggle with my hubby. Better yet, all the above plus cozying up with my sweet 5 year old grandson is a sure way to beat the winter blues v
I beat the winter blues under my warm blankets, reading a good book with a favorite snack like sweet potato chips.
I embrace the winter blues with bright blues!
Hot chocolate & a warm blanket.
I put on some good island music and dance around !
Fighting the Winter Blues enveloped with cozy blankets while catching up on Movies, cleaning, organizing, ridding the interior of our home of clutter before spring hits, then it's off to the outside world.
I love decorating with bright colors during the winter and I always have a bunch of blankets ready along with my favorite book.
In the old house I live in now I don't think pillows will help. But something pretty is better than nothing. We moved out of our dream home so our daughter& her 3 sons can live there. My husband got his parents house built around 1940 I know there has been no upgrades since I know have been in the family for the last 30 years. Please choose me.
I'm fighting the winter blues by redecorating! I just got new curtains for my living room and my bedroom. Cant wait to have them up!
I've been brightening up my room with metallics, florals, patterns and brighter colors just like in those amazing pillows to bring in sunshine during these drab months. As Rhianna says, "Shine bright like a diamond!"
I love to go to Fresh & Easy to buy sunflowers, put them in my awesome hot pink vase, then cozy up with a hot cup of 'Jo and a good book. Works every time!
We're lucky in Austin to have many sunny winter days with temperatures in the 70s. On those days, I open the windows or try to sit or walk outside. For colder days and nights, I keep colorful Mexican ponchos thrown over the couch in the family room and TV room so I can put them on. When my cat curls up on my lap, I am warm and comfy.
Hi!!!! I get more of winter grays than blues!!!! I dream of blues in the winter!!! And greens, oranges and bright pretty colors of spring!!!! I do use warm quilts and extra lighting!!! Thanks for the fun!!
I beat the winter blues by cuddling up with my hubby and my puppy to watch movies or by reading a good book! Also, online shopping doesn't hurt
warm blankets, desk lamp with daylight spectrum lights
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When the winter blues get the best of me, HGTV's website/tv shows gives me the inspiration to create new designs, color combos, and layouts in preparation of the upcoming Spring season. It reminds me of the bright, warm sunny day ahead and makes me appreciate the cozy days by the fire that always me to view great design.
I live in the mountains with nothing around but white snow, so bright bold colors really make a statement in my home and in my day to day wear. Taking the "blues" grays and whites to the next level. Right now I am really enjoying my yellows and hot pinks.
on grey cloudy days I leave plenty of lights on ans music
I actually really love bright colors all year round, so in the winter I don't get the "blues" much.
I like to change my flower arrangements as the seasons change, which definitely keeps things perky. Nothing like beautiful flowers to make things bright.
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Love these!
Fresh carnations on the table. Making cookies and a good book!
In late January, I put away the holiday decorations and declutter all the extra "stuff" that has accumulated over the past year. It is very liberating and helps me feel lighter.
I fight the winter blues with an LED light therapy lamp. Kinda hippie-ish, I know but it helps when there's less sunlight, especially in inversion-fested Salt Lake City.
I add shots of color. Right now I have pretty yellow daffodils in pretty white pots in my kitchen & dining room. I also have big & small yellow roses in small vases throughout the house. Reminds me spring is on its way
Larisa
Keep the curtains open, let in as much light as possible.
I rearrange the Great Room furniture to make it cozier, change the accessories to earth tones, add fresh flowers, and prepare meals in the oven for it's added warmth.
I embrace the cold weather. I read more books, cook more soup, drink hot chocolate, and watch bad TV. I remind myself that winter doesn't last forever. I've created such a sweet little home that it is nice to stay inside and enjoy it.