Natural home - Winter

A selection of images for some wintery inspiration

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Created in back in 2016, these images are all taken here at home by my lovely friend and fabulous photographer Holly of Belle and Beau.

Holly and I often create scenes just because we can.

It’s one of my absolute favourite ways to create

a pared-down wreath

foliages, larch cones and white rowan berries

the front door wreath

i think My home is a good winter home - it feels well suited to a bleak mid winter vibe.

Maybe it’s just the Yorkshire light, or the ever-present whippety presence?

The stone mullion windows are one of only two original windows in the house. They are among some of my favourite features.

They make a great backdrop for everything.

I love to dress the house simply for Christmas, with foliage, branches, cones and berries and put candles absolutely everywhere, it’s really more of a winter celebration (let’s gloss over the small lantern fire we had on our landing one Christmas! Joking apart be super careful with real candles)

lanterns on the stone stairs

simple branches

instead of a Christmas tree

I don’t think you can beat white flowers at Christmas. Keep them simple - white anemones and the palest of pale blush ranunculus work perfectly for me.

larch branches

adorned with cinnamon sticks, paper decorations and occasional pears

Celebrate the light this winter.

Whatever your beliefs and whichever festival is important to you.

Embrace the winter solstice on December 21st, then take heart from the fact that the days are gradually starting to get longer again (here in the northern hemisphere anyway).