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I felt the blues this year, especially with many dreary days happening here in the Southeast. So when I put away our Christmas decorations, I decided to take up a few good wintry DIYs. Like new candle holders in gold and silver, a new painting with white and gold, just some nice touches that will be new to us, still festive, but doesn't scream "Deck the Halls". It's giving me something fun to look forward to seeing around the house. Also, working on a Winter Playlist. Cozy, fireplacey songs that still give me reason to want to curl up with tea and enjoy the season.

I've done this on doors as well by securing the ribbon on the top of a door (when applicable, like closet doors, etc.) with a white push-pin. Super easy and leaves very little evidence. : )

Such a lovely concept and post. It totally resonates with why I read AT. I come here, in part, because I am a newlywed with a new life and home that needs obvious care and decor. The other reason I adore AT is because it constantly pushes and encourages me to create a life I love - for myself, for my husband, for our friends and family.

My mother taught me young how to nurture people's stomachs and souls with good food. AT teaches me to create spaces that allow for rest and growth and community and inspiration. I hope it never ends - this desire to create a beautiful space in which life happens. Thanks for opening your readers up to that so much.

I always leave our bedroom open to guests. It's one of our two bathrooms, so when we have several people over, it's nice to have both options available.

Plus, growing up, my family spent a lot of time lounging together in bedrooms. Reading, talking, watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas together on the bed. So I think it's a place to share with other people. Plus, it's also one space in which the design can tell guests a lot about you - and I love that.

The thing I love most about this is that it came from somewhere special. Somewhere with history and soul. Love what Dana has done with her home - makes me wish I wasn't a renter!

I've never, ever had a fake tree having grown up in Western Pennsylvania where evergreens abound. And I have to say the biggest pro, in my opinion, for a real tree is the smell. That real tree smell - part balsam, part citrus - is incredible. It's Christmas. Something you can't recreate with a candle or a spray.