Friday Fun: Winter in Shafferland

 

I’m over winter already. This one has been challenging. Bitterly cold temperatures, very slick roads, and even though our snowfall hasn’t been nearly what it could (or might yet) be, I’m done. I’m ready to start a tropical campus of our church in a much warmer state. Anyone want to be a charter member?? 😉

                The lake has iced over, and our fireplace has run more often than not, just trying to pull the chill out of the great room air. We’ve cozied up on the couch rather than going on walks, and I’ve tried to make our space a haven in the tundra. Want to see some of what I’ve created?

                Our dining room has a handful of winter decorations, including the snowball stash! This was a crowd favorite last weekend when we were entertaining our godson, so I had to reconstruct it after he left.

                I didn’t do much to our table…just some buffalo check cloth napkins and some flowers to brighten the space.

                And I have been hanging up these snowflakes for years. Simple and sparkly!

                Lexi’s room, which doubles as my office and our guest room, has some flower arrangements and pinecones, and it feels bright and hopeful for spring.

                Our only kitchen decoration is this nod to hot coffee, but the kitchen is the home of the actual warm drinks and soups simmering on the stove. They definitely help the cozy factor!

                I put some white flowers in our bedroom, just to brighten up the nightstands.

                Ryan’s bathroom has a snowflake and snowman. I have high hopes of one day doing some more changeable wall art in the bathroom so I can carry more seasonal décor in there.

                Our living room has a few little winter touches, but it also holds the electric blanket and the books for hunkering down and staying warm. Isn’t that the best??

                The lake may be icy, but the house is cozy warm.

                Not everyone has a house, and when we get to this time of year, I’m reminded to be thankful for the privilege of a warm and comfortable place to call home.  I’m still more than ready for spring, for sure, but I am glad to have some cozy, sparkly, pretty winter love dotting the house.