Candles and Snow

We're in a winter storm warning from now until tomorrow afternoon. I LOVE living in West Michigan, just not when there's lake effect snow. OK, just not when there's snow.

I hate driving on bad roads. I hate driving on slushy roads. I hate driving on roads that are wet and mixed with sand and salt that get sprayed on my windshield when I'm driving. I can't stand a dirty vehicle, so that's the worst!

We knew this storm was coming so I'm stocked up on food for a couple of days in case I can't get out tomorrow. (They're saying up to 8".) I have a spare Starbucks in the fridge for tomorrow morning and ingredients to make Basement Potato Soup if we can't get out for our traditional Friday night pizza.

So while watching the rain turn to snow and looking at the gray skies this afternoon I decided to warm up my home.

I love candles burning in the dark winter months. They bring a warm, cozy cheeriness to my home. And if I'm around all day, I'll burn them during the day too. And they make the house smell good!

I thought I'd share some of my candles and mood lighting with you. (And a couple of pictures of the snow that started a little while ago. There will be much more by morning!)

My Kitchen

I love this candle holder because I can change out the black stones for cranberries at Christmas, coffee beans, or whatever fits the season. But mostly I like these black stones.

This candle is on my dining room table. I love the designs that are created as candles burn.

My front door entry. I did brighten up this photo a little because it was so dark. There is a candle burning on the table on the landing.

Look at the trees, you can see the snow coming down.

There is already more snow on the deck than this. Bleck.

What do you do during the winter months to cheer up your home?


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