winter solstice

i'm more of an equinox gal, that is i prefer the milder spring and fall to the more extreme summer and winter seasons in general.  that's not to say i don't love all seasons for what they have to offer, though!

as we approach december 21st's winter solstice, i feel like designing differently this year.

instead of a tree, i am really into winter floral arrangements, having most recently bought a rose hip and eucalyptus arrangement with ornamental kale that looks like a rose!  for each week of advent, i am thinking of arranging a new set of flowers.  the tropical protea is already on my mind.

a paperwhite is blooming on rocks in water in my windowsill and tiny white lights festoon the room.

regardless of how you decorate this year, might i suggest buying yourself flowers?  it can be such a day-brightener to choose your own pops of indoor color.