If you're like me, the winter blahs are setting in . . . the tree is gone, it's really dark and cold outside . . . I definitely need something to perk me up!  I have a few below that help me.  I truly hope they do the same for you!

• Decorate for Valentine's Day - even if you don't have children! Fill vintage glasses of varying heights with candy hearts and use them as a centerpiece, even if you're eating alone.

• Splurge on colorful flowers that aren't necessarily tulips.  Better yet, fill those glasses with unusual flowers instead of Valentine's candy!

• For a different centerpiece, stack glass cake platters and cover the flat surfaces with candy hearts.

• Add beautiful deep jewel-toned pillows and throws to your living or family room and watch everyone cuddle up and settle in.

• Instead of changing your family room, how about your bedding?  Change to a light neutral and add colorful pillows.  You'll forget all about the winter!

• Neutral not your thing?  Then go for colorful by painting a wall - or an entire room - in a really hot color.

• If you're really ready for a new beginning, splurge on a feng shui consultation to help balance all of the elements in a favorite room.

• And when you've finally had enough of the indoors, go outside for a walk, however brief.  There's much beauty to be found in the winter landscape.

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