Whenever were are looking for inspiration it is easy to say, sigh… I love that photo. But the image moves from pretty photograph to motivation when you figure out why you like it. 

Each month we curate an image or a selection of images based on a style that is currently inspiring us. These images found on the web are my creative muse’s, and the goal is to help you to find your inspiration. This week we are looking at Winter Rooms.

Winter Rooms to Inspire.

Winter rooms tap into the quiet of the season, the soft layers of snow. Winter can be such a peaceful and productive time of the year. In northern climes with their layers of snow on the ground, January is a time contemplation, organizing and decluttering for the rest of the year.   

Candlelight dances around the room as the reflection of the mirror and its unique embellishments. The silver vases offer up some old-world elegance.

The holidays are gone, and the bling and colors on the trees are put away until next year. Now is the time for a long winters nap and some winter calm.

But that doesn’t mean greenery and glamor need to be banished with the old wrapping paper.

This photo from victorian Magazine shows a beautiful winter scene.

Bark, branches, pine cones and the like play off the cool tones and the greens left over from the December holidays. Baubles are replaced with bulky knits and fur pillow and throws, while silver, candles, and crystal help reflect the winter light. Set the mood by lighting the candles so the candlelight dances around the room as the reflection of the mirror and its unique embellishments. The silver vases offer up some old-world elegance.

Try getting this look in three simple ways:

Dress up and old frame or mirror with Efex. 

Make some lovely soft glam by taking some old simple glass vases and spray painting them with looking glass spray. 

Paint some books to blend into your display.

Most importantly, have a lovely beginning of the year.

Xoxo

Lydia