The holidays have come and gone. The warmer weather just feels so. Far. Away. If you\u2019re like me and sadly don\u2019t have a tropical getaway in your immediate future, you may be feeling a case of the winter blues. Fortunately, this is not a serious condition and can be cured with the following fun ideas in your\u00a0home:<\/p>\n
1. Have a BBQ<\/strong> Cure Those Winter Blues At Home With These Bright Ideas The winter blues tend to hit shortly after the holidays, but these fun ideas will help bring the sunshine into your home \u2013 and happiness into your life! Alexandra Kozinski Today The holidays have come and gone. The warmer weather just feels so. Far. Away. … Continue reading Cure Those Winter Blues At Home With These Bright Ideas<\/span>
\nYes, barbecues are usually reserved for the spring and summer months, but who\u2019s stopping you from having one in January? Grab some hamburgers, hot dogs, and chicken and fire up that grill! Make sure to check out our tips for grilling in the chilly weather<\/span><\/span><\/a>!<\/p>\n![\"Grilling-tips-in-Philly\"](\"http:\/\/blog.coldwellbanker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Grilling-tips-in-Philly.jpg\")
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\n2. Brighten up your space
\n<\/strong>The winter months can feel like they drag on since the sun sets early and the days are much shorter. While the sun may not be shining outside, you can bring some of those warm, sunny hues into your home by incorporating them into your decor. Throw a bright throw over your favorite chair, blow up your favorite family beach photo on canvas and hang it in your living room, or even switch out a plain white lampshade for a bold color. You\u2019ll be surprised how much these small changes can really affect your mood!<\/p>\n![\"f0ea43fe1f6d513102e33d488ad9492d\"](\"http:\/\/blog.coldwellbanker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/f0ea43fe1f6d513102e33d488ad9492d.jpg\")
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\n3. Infuse your home with a summer scent
\n<\/strong>Scent is one of the most powerful triggers which can immediately bring us back to a specific place or time. Coconut, tangerine, and florals immediately remind me of a warm summer\u2019s day. Light a candle in your favorite summer scent to be transported to your happy (summer) place!<\/p>\n![\"pBBW1-20495014v275\"](\"http:\/\/blog.coldwellbanker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/pBBW1-20495014v275.jpg\")
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\n4. Buy some fresh flowers
\n<\/strong>Your backyard garden may look a little \u201cblah\u201d this time of year, but you can always bring the garden indoors by purchasing a fresh bouquet of flowers in your favorite hue. If taken care of properly, your fresh flowers may even last a week or more<\/span><\/span><\/a>!<\/p>\n![\"1jdwgspbmvnt4yyhqd4wqxtpg0i\"](\"http:\/\/blog.coldwellbanker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/1jdwgspbmvnt4yyhqd4wqxtpg0i.jpg\")
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