Winter Light

Sad to put away the sparkling lights that cheered the house during December? This year I just couldn't pack my little clear rice lights away with the rest of the holiday decor. Instead, I tucked them among bushes, in dark cupboards and around pinecones in a bowl on the drysink. On timers, they turn on at dusk to greet me after work and then turn off automatically at a set time so that I don't have to remember to turn out the lights at bedtime. I highly recommend this to anyone that lives alone or has the task of lighting and warming the house before anyone else comes home.






Fill bottles or jars to brighten a dark kitchen corner





Pre-lighted twigs add icey sparkle to winter arrangements



Twigs purchased with lights on them



Battery operated, timed hurricane lantern that flickers like a candle

The latest battery operated candles look real when the light is dim. I use candles that have built-in timers; they turn themselves on the same time each day, then turn off after a set number of hours. These are great on bookshelves and on a bathroom vanity.

Battery operated candle with very tiny icey beads that catch the light.

Electric Candle Warmer

The latest candle warmers will start melting fragrant candles from the top while emitting a soft light. The fragrance starts almost immediately, and it is safer than lighting candles. However, the bulb can get hot and, like any appliance or hot wax item, they should not be used without supervision.

Here's to you and keeping the new year warm and inviting for your friends and family!