A Warm and Cozy Winter Farmhouse

 

 A Winter Farmhouse…

What comes to mind when you think of these three words?

I think if a wood fireplace glowing with embers bright.

A comfy sofa filled with fur pillows and cableknit throws.

I can imagine the snow falling gently outside, with mugs

of cocoa to warm your insides.

Regardless if you live where there’s 12 inches

of snow on the ground,  or barely a dusting – this time of year

makes you instinctively want to cozy up your home.

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I know, I know – you may very well passionately dislike Winter. 

You may long for sandy beaches and palm trees and flip-flops.

But, until warmer weather settles in for the season…

we just have to find ways to add some

 

(source: etsy)

All we can do is hunker down and make the most of it.

Spend time playing games, or finish that novel you started long ago   

and are far from finished.

Remembering the bliss of what it’s like to enjoy

just being.

(source: for the love of a house)

Sometimes the soul needs quiet time to simply appreciate the

peacefulness that only happens when the snow is falling softly

against the window panes.

(source: zsa zsa bellagio)

Even when you think you will scream if you have to spend one

more moment “trapped” inside your home –

and, even when the weatherman threatens more snow –

 dig inside and remind yourself that it’s okay to slow down.

 

(Source: Alaska from Scratch)

It’s okay to try out that recipe you’d pinned months ago and

never had time to fix before.

And, then give yourself permission to have seconds.

(source: Alaska from Scratch)

You can do an extra workout when the ground thaws. 

 While you’re at it…put on a big pot of chowder or soup or stew.

(via a farmgirl dabbles )

 

And, after that extra helping of cake, you might as well throw

in some crusty bread. 

(via live simply )

The crackle of the fire seems to be lulling you to sleep…

after all – with a full tummy who can resist a long, Winter nap.

So draw up a hot bath – 

(source: pinterest)

Linger a little longer than you normally do.

Then, snuggle under some cozy blankets and let Ole’ Man Winter

do his thing outside, while you do yours inside.

(source: Yorkshire Linen)

As night creeps through the windows, and the sun settles below

the snow-covered horizon… take a moment to cherish these fleeting

moments.  Permit yourself to enjoy the solitude

that a snowstorm allows.

(via Camille Styles)

… because when the temperatures rise and the snow melts.

Reality will return.  The hustle and bustle of life will again protrude

on your serenity.  And you will look back at this season, and be

thankful that you allowed yourself to simply – 

enjoy the now.  

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Here are some of my favorite products to

“”Welcome Winter” and cozy up your home.

***affiliate links

No. 1:  Cableknit Pillow Cream $29.95

No. 2: Cableknit Sweater Pillow – Gray 

No. 3: Cableknit Button Pillow – $23.00

No. 4: Faux Fur Pillow $38.99

No. 5: Cableknit Throw $49.95

No. 6: Faux Sherpa Fur Throw (50×60) $39.58

No. 7: Winter Berry Wreath $47

No. 8: Winter Wonderland Candles Set 3/$29.83

(Hot Chocolate, Roasted Chestnut, First Snow)

N0. 9: Warm Wool Socks $17.99/5 pr

No. 10: Sweater Coffee Cup Sleeve $9.99

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Thank you for spending a few

minutes of your day here with me. 

 

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