Here are a few elements that have worked for me.
Add More Light
Lights4Fun
Im based in London, which is known for its gray and gloom.
Unless, of course, youadd more light.
The Spruce / Olivia Inman
My current fave?Rechargeable lampsand spotlights in places that arent naturally near an outlet.
Fresh, preserved, or even fauxabouquet of flowersfeels like a little burst of optimism that spring will return.
Plus, they add a splash of color when the sky is looking particularly overcast.
Lights4Fun
It adds texture and coziness, and can only be used this time of year.
Once lit, they create a lot more ambiance than one, lone candle on a tray.
But if the thought of too many scents gives you a headache, I get that, too.
Lime Lace
Enter: the low-stakes hobby.
Get into board games or bust out the jigsaw puzzles.
Get serious about home organizing, or get crafty.
Lime Lace
The key is to know that whatever you’re doing is more about the process than the result.
This year, I decided to do something a little different.
I saved a fewwinter-themed decor piecesto set outafterthe holidays ended.
Lights4Fun
The Artists Lab
The Spruce / Alyssa Vela
