I like the quietness of January – it’s the month where many of us actually find the relaxing moments we had hoped for during the holidays. For me, nothing’s better than reading part of a good story each night before bed. If you grew up on C.S. Lewis like I did, then one glance at this board should reveal its inspiration. As a child, I could be found many cold nights armed with a flashlight and paperback, curled in a window seat. The Chronicles of Narnia were a favorite and the image of that quiet, snowy forest has never left my mind. Currently I’m enjoying another fantasy classic, The Once and Future King by T. H. White. Whether it’s reading a good book, cleaning out your closets or making it back to yoga class, we hope that you’re enjoying some quality “you” time this January.
image soures: {row1} gown by ashi studio, neuschwanstein castle in bavaria, germany, geometric deer image found via zsa zsa bellagio tumlbr (source unknown) {row 2} “in de mist…” photo via floorabella, fur and gown by j.mendel, chandeliers by restoration hardware, snowy fox photo by roeselien raimond, Siri Tollerod photographed by Sølve Sundsbø {row 3} fireplace found via pinterest (source unknown), “magical forest” by deep21
Oh I love this set of photos!
The Occasional Indulgence
Thank you, Naomi!
This post made me gasp. I love winters living in Detroit Michigan this time of the year I am in full winter mode. A little confused right now because the grounds are bare. I love the gorgeous antlers on the deer. There is nothing like snow covered trees so pretty. The snow fox is to die for. Photos make me want to snuggle.
Yes, the little fox is my favorite! This was a bit of “wishful thinking” from me down in Austin (not a snowflake in sight for us this winter). Once in a blue moon we’ll get a day or two of snow down here, but it sounds like you have a very pretty winter season in Michigan. Sounds lovely…
Jenn, this board is positively breathtaking in its beauty. Totally transportive on this chilly January morning…
Thanks so much, C! Maybe we will see some real snow on our trip to Salt Lake here in a few weeks… I can’t wait!
Love this!
Thanks so much, Andrea!
I love it too! I LOVE frosty winters and think this time of year is so beautiful and can be very inspiring!
Thanks, Erin! Summer gets a lot of air-time down here in Austin, but we like to look for visual inspiration from all the seasons.
Gorgeous! I also feel a sense of peace after the holidays… like you finally get a little “Me” time back to enjoy a good book.
Thanks, Colette! I’m definitely enjoying some down-time, myself. Nothing better than a good book or movie…
Absolutely stunning!
Thank you so much!
Love This! Thank You!
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I haven’t read “The Once and Future King” in years; I am going to have to pick that up. Gorgeous spread. (It almost reconciles me to the cold weather here in New England!)
Annabelle, this is my first time to read it and I can’t put it down. I’m really enjoying T.H. White’s style. So charming and innocent.
Wow… absolutely stunning!!!
Thanks so much, Alicia!
Amazing!!! So magical~I do plan to copy the candles on the mantle
for my next party! Thx. for a great idea. D