Snowflakes Of Inspiration

After many a gray day and a lot of snowfall recently, today we were greeted by abundant sunshine.  It reminded me of just how beautiful the snow can be, and how bringing the wintry motifs of snowflakes and pine trees in to our interiors can be such a delight.

Once the sun comes out, the snowy landscape become magical and inviting

I love the pattern play here as the sunlight weaves in and out of the balusters

The French doors create a beautiful connection between
the outside and in, and the snowflake looks right at home

Crystal snowflakes and shimmering pailettes add softness to the space

A dusting of snow,the luster of silver, and the sparkle
of mercury glass

Twinkling lights and pine cones reflect a crackled pattern
and cast a warm glow

Silver Solstice

Winter Solstice has arrived, and that brings us less daylight... only about 9 hours on December 22nd! Since we are the farthest away from the sun, and it's elevation is lowest in the sky, we naturally experience the longest night of the year. But just because it's dark outside, our interiors can still shine brilliantly.

Nothing brings sparkle to the darkness like the glint of silver... it can be glossy and bright, or satiny and lustrous... those qualities make it perfect to add some dazzle to your home for Winter celebrations...

Mercury glass votives lining the stairs in the foyer

invite you in from the darkness & cold

Silver, blue & turquoise ornaments adorn our blue Christmas tree

Soft candle light glows from a silver hurricane lantern

Silver poinsettias might not be found in nature...

but look great as a decoration on our stairway!

A glittery silver candle surrounded by greens & silvery pine cones

Tiny white tree decoration with silver snow on its boughs

is right at home on this table covered with blue snowflakes

Snow covered greenery in a silver urn

Sparkly sequins make this pillow ready to celebrate winter's festivities

A silvery arrangement with cobalt & turquoise ornaments

makes a bold, contemporary statement

This wreather with silver ribbons & bows, & coastal themed adornments

liven up an otherwise plain interior door

This silver swirl tree is magical against the dreamy silk drapes!

Silver "presents" & silver rimmed candle holders warm up the fireplace mantle

I hope that these images make you excited about adding a touch of silver to your winter decor!

Wishing you a cozy and warm season!