[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_font_size=”52px” meta_font_size=”22px”][\/et_pb_post_title][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.6.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210102-Cozy-New-Year-1-scaled.jpg” title_text=”20210102 – Cozy New Year (1)” admin_label=”Table Image” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”]<\/p>\n
It\u2019s officially the time of year when you get to be jealous of our South Florida living\u2026.70 degrees, balmy breezes, green grass, and flowers blooming!\u00a0 I grew up in Kansas and I haven\u2019t forgotten how January and February go:<\/p>\n
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Gets dark early<\/p>\n
Freezing cold<\/p>\n
Dirty snow slushed at the sides of the road<\/p>\n
Gray skies<\/p>\n
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(erase\u2026\u2026)<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s paint a better picture:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cozy fire<\/p>\n Soft throw blanket<\/p>\n Cup of coffee<\/p>\n Glow of candles<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Much better, right?\u00a0 So even though I live in Florida where we have about one and a half seasons, I still try to make the inside of our home match the season of the other 97% of the country!\u00a0 Ha!\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Here are my favorite tips for transitioning from Christmas d\u00e9cor into cozy winter d\u00e9cor!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210102-Cozy-New-Year-7-scaled.jpg” title_text=”20210102 – Cozy New Year (7)” admin_label=”Intro Image” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Step 1″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”]<\/p>\n I love to layer mirrors and vintage frames!\u00a0 They bounce around the light and when it\u2019s dark out, the reflection of candlelight adds a cozy feel to any room!\u00a0 Adding mirrors gives depth to a room.\u00a0 I especially love to layer mirrors on a console table or mantel.\u00a0 You could even create a gallery wall of mirrors!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210102-Cozy-New-Year-4-scaled.jpg” title_text=”20210102 – Cozy New Year (4)” admin_label=”Step 1 Image” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.7.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Step 2″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”]<\/p>\n Nothing beats a real candle to fill the room with your favorite scent.\u00a0 But in the winter, I love to use battery-operated candles in almost every room.\u00a0 It is lovely when they all flicker on at dusk and automatically turn off at bedtime.\u00a0 Convenient, cost saving, and pretty!\u00a0 I always love a good deal, but in the case of faux candles, quality is everything!\u00a0 Each year, I invest in a couple more pillar or taper candles and my collection is growing.\u00a0 Best part?\u00a0 You can use them year after year after year!\u00a0 This is one thing that is worth buying the \u201cgood ones.\u201d<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210102-Cozy-New-Year-3-scaled.jpg” title_text=”20210102 – Cozy New Year (3)” admin_label=”Step 2 Image” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.7.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Step 3″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Whenever adding greenery or flowers to my home, I like to think about what is out in nature.\u00a0 While this doesn\u2019t really apply to Florida, given our tropical climate, it\u2019s the thought that counts and makes the inside of our home feel seasonally appropriate!\u00a0 Cedar, pine, and juniper are the greens you would find outdoors, even in cold climates, so that\u2019s what I like to bring indoors as well.\u00a0 And how convenient to have faux stems laying around from Christmas!\u00a0 Of course, if you live where these things are available in your yard, clip some fresh stems and make an arrangement!\u00a0 I tuck faux stems around vignettes and even use my \u201cChristmas\u201d garland on the mantel.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210102-Cozy-New-Year-10-scaled.jpg” title_text=”20210102 – Cozy New Year (10)” admin_label=”Step 3 Image” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.7.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Step 4″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Just as you might add a fiddle leaf in the spring or palm tree in the summer, it is perfectly acceptable to have evergreen and cedar trees through the winter months\u2026a.k.a\u2026leave your Christmas tree up!\u00a0 I took all the ornaments off of one of ours and strung it with soft fairy lights.\u00a0 It\u2019s a cozy touch and helps ease the starkness of taking down all the Christmas d\u00e9cor at once!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.7.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Step 5″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ link_option_url_new_window=”on” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I use eucalyptus year round, both fresh and faux.\u00a0 To help my winter greenery seem a little less \u201cChristmas-y\u201d, I wove in some faux eucalyptus garland and stems.\u00a0 They add a soft touch to the pine.\u00a0 This is another instance where quality really counts.\u00a0 I\u2019ve linked up my favorite faux eucalyptus here for you: Stems<\/a><\/strong><\/span> & Garlands<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210102-Cozy-New-Year-5-scaled.jpg” title_text=”20210102 – Cozy New Year (5)” admin_label=”Step 5 Image” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.7.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Step 6″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now that you\u2019ve got your greenery settled, it\u2019s time for some filler objects.\u00a0 Vintage books, glass bottles, and candles are always great ideas.\u00a0 I also like to use vintage brass deer.\u00a0 You\u2019ve probably seen me using these since the fall, since deer are a natural element of fall and winter wildlife!\u00a0 The vintage brass adds a mix of metals and a little shine to your vignette as well.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Seasonal-Transition-5.jpg” title_text=”Seasonal Transition (5)” url=”https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+LCAX_kdxPc-oHSUYThCi9Q” admin_label=”Step 6 Image” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.7.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Step 7″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Nothing says cozy like a fuzzy blanket or chunky knit throw pillow!\u00a0 I toss throw blankets on the sofas, chairs, end of my bed, and in baskets all over our home.\u00a0 It invites your family to settle in for a cozy evening!\u00a0 Throw pillows are a perfect way to add texture to your seating areas and I also use them in the dining room!\u00a0 If you\u2019re using all neutrals, as I do, you\u2019ll want to really mix up your textures.\u00a0 Think chunk knit, tassels, pom poms, knobby wool, and woven linen for layering.\u00a0 You can also tuck throw pillows into baskets, which add yet another beautiful texture for your winter d\u00e9cor!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/20210102-Cozy-New-Year-2-scaled.jpg” title_text=”20210102 – Cozy New Year (2)” admin_label=”Step 7 Image” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.7.1″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Closing” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”]<\/p>\n \u200b<\/p>\n I think of January and February as months for long, quiet evenings at home and maybe even a little extra rest.\u00a0 Creating a cozy feel throughout your home invites you and your family to enjoy home even more!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now\u2026off to light a candle, grab a cup of coffee, and pretend it\u2019s not 75 degrees outside my door!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Blessings,<\/p>\n Robyn<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Boutique” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px”]<\/p>\nTip #1<\/h4>\n
Mirrors and Glass<\/h4>\n
Tip #2<\/h4>\n
Candles E.V.E.R.Y.W.H.E.R.E!<\/h4>\n
\u200bTip #3<\/h4>\n
Winter Greens<\/h4>\n
Tip #4<\/h4>\n
Trees<\/h4>\n
Tip #5<\/h4>\n
Add Eucalyptus<\/h4>\n
\u200bTip #6<\/h4>\n
Deer<\/h4>\n
\u200bTip #7<\/h4>\n
Texture<\/h4>\n