"I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says "Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again," wrote author Lewis Carroll in the classic novel 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass'.
Winter can be a wonderland, so don't shiver away from it – embrace it in your home decor. Here are some decorating ideas inspired by the chilly season.
Snowflake sweetness
Remind yourself of mountains and glaciers by adding some snowflakes to your home with the Resene Snowflakes wall decals.
An ideal background colour to set these decals against is Resene Frozen, transporting you to an icy, crystal-clear wintry sky. Let your snowflake decals cascade down by placing them at odd angles, opting for a white or silver metallic hue for your pack to complement the baby blue hues of the wall paint.
A touch of warmth
Although snowglobe-inspired home decor is certainly pretty, warming your hands by a burning fireplace is one of those 'ahhhh' winter moments. Don't just rely on fire for warmth, as you can paint it onto your walls and include it using accents throughout your interior design. Feel the heat with colours such as Resene Blaze, Resene Buttercup, and Resene Juicy emblazoned on your walls. Next, add some glinting sunshine using metallic accents of copper or rose gold light fixtures – these look great dangling from the ceiling.
If you are fond of metallics, there are also an entire range of paints in these shimmering shades to add to your home. Make the most of the sparkle of Resene Copper Fire, Resene Gold Dust and Resene Bullion.
Snug fabrics
Winter just begs for snuggles and cuddles with warm, comfy blankets. Drape plenty of woolen-knit throws along your couches, and update your cushions with velvet or suede covers for a warmer feel. Rugs in fuzzy sheepskin are great to place around your home or tossed over chairs, adding a contemporary chic look as well as offering coziness. Moccasin slippers are another one of those small luxuries worth indulging in – imagine stepping out your shower and into these fluffy soft goodies as you head into the kitchen to make some hot cocoa. Bliss.
Cool charms, cool comforts
Fill your home with items that inspire you to stay indoors, yet appreciate the cool climate. For example, making your very own DIY hot cocoa mug-stand will make winter cuppas a joy.
Grab some old off-cuts of wood and apply Resene Colorwood Whitewash to keep with the winter-white tones around the rest of your house. Nail on some pegs, painted with the leftovers of your Resene Frozen paint can, and attach these to the stand ready to hang your mugs. For added flair, hand-paint some asterisk shapes to look like snowflakes along the border of your mug-stand. Hang it on a kitchen wall near your stove or kettle for easy-to-access ceramic mugs.
Other seasonal touches include putting snowglobes on bedside tables or mantles, as well as little penguin soft-toys on shelves in the children's rooms.
And there you have it! Winter might be creeping through the country, but with such welcoming home decor, you won't need to step outside at all. Admire the winter landscape from the warmth of your home simply by walking through all your rooms!
Get inspired ! 
