Ahh, isn’t the start of a new year refreshing?
My daughter looked a bit forlorn as we dismantled all the Christmas decorations. She would miss how “warm and cozy” they made the house feel. I, on the other hand, was relieved. Cozy turns into cluttered for me around January 1st, and we were well past that. I was eager for all things clean, fresh, and new.
Returning your home to it’s normal state after the holidays can be refreshing and therapeutic or just depressing. To tip the scales toward the positive, inject some
warmth and whimsy.
Showcase white with flowers, dishes, candles, and linens to mirror the freshness a new year offers.
The reflective quality of silver will also infuse needed light in this oft-dreary season. Add some cozy blankets to the couch or your favorite chair and increase the chances of snuggling up with a good book or loved one.
Starting a new year usually inspires clarifying of one’s goals and priorities. Why no
t include some inspiration toward that purpose in your decor? Funny, profound, or encouraging–our most familiar surroundings have extraordinary influence on our emotions. Fairy lights and sparkly snowflakes inspire lightheartedness and are fitting of the wonder we should embrace as we 
step into this year of new
possibilities! 
