50 Reasons to Love Winter
We’re deep into February, buried in snow, and spring is way out of sight. What better time to think about the stuff about winter that’s actually pretty grand? Bet you can add 50 more reasons in the comments. And yes, that is a dare.
- hot chocolate
- dogs in sweaters
- miniature snowmen outside convenience stores
- slippers (especially the anthropomorphized ones)
- babies in fuzzy hats
- a big, wrap-it-around-three-times scarf
- getting to use that ultra-rich moisturizer
- sun reflecting off the snow
- blood oranges
- big, bold red wines
- hiding in turtlenecks
- snow days!
- the perfect season for knitting
- stews & soups
- hot tubs
- valentine’s day
- paperwhites
- fondue
- warm, boozy drinks
- staying inside all day in pjs
- shopping (everything’s on sale!)
- kale, squash, and brussel sprouts
- fuzzy boots
- the foam on a latte…pretty soon you’ll be ordering it iced
- toe socks
- the Olympics
- liberal use of fairy lights
- black tree branches heavy with snow
- wearing the deepest, darkest, muskiest perfumes
- holding hands inside your love’s roomy coat pocket
- knee socks and tights!
- fireside brunching, cocktailing, napping, smooching…
- quiet, snuggly reading time at home
- ski blankets
- sheepskin rugs
- visiting a sauna
- the perfect blush color, naturally
- vintage capes — you have one, don’t you?
- bubble baths (they just don’t hold the same appeal in summer)
- chili
- wearing those ladylike, yet sexy gloves that end right above your wristbone
- hunkering down under a down comforter
- big, sweeping epic novels
- legwarmers
- the dense quiet of fresh night snow
- renewed resolve
- getting sweaty outside: snowshoeing, skiing, sledding, snowball fights…
- the ultimate excuse to be a homebody
- earmuffs — they’re kind of glamorous, don’t you think?
- chinese new year (dumplings + noodles, anyone?)
