Here are my favorite 10 ways to get your home winter-ready…
A soft blanket always does the trick- make it LOOK as cozy as it feels.
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2). A beautiful chandelier will quickly warms up any space in your home. I loved this light from ParrotUncle.
3- Find lights that warm your home and brighten in it… lightening creates a mood, making your home bright and cheery or warm and cozy.
4. A pebble tray is an easy way to catch the snow or rain from your boots.
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5- Decorate your door – all winter long. You can find lights like these here.
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6. Spheres of grapevines wrapped in Christmas lights look beautiful on bird baths.
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7- Don’t be afraid to use OLD things… (If you don’t have an outdoor pole, I suggest this post light)
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GETTING YOUR HOME READY FOR WINTER:
8- Don’t be afraid to use white in the winter and fall… it is beautiful. (I love black chandeliers, too!)
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9- Check to be sure that your rooms are evenly heated.
When we first moved to our house, our daughter’s room was so much hotter than the other rooms. My husband and my dad had to adjust the dampers several times before we got it just right. They adjust them again in the summertime.
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10- Keep it fun for your family!
I had to throw this one in, because we have four kids. I have these lamps and put them in our kid’s rooms, on their desk. They love it and it lets off enough light to combat those dark nights that come earlier and earlier!
READY TO WIN A LIGHT OF YOUR OWN??
Head over to ParrotUncle and then come back and tell me your FAVORITE lighting fixture in the comments!
Holly says
I am loving the lights for kids. The pendant lights are adorable!! My daughter would love that!
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Aren’t they fun!?
Alexandra robertson says
I am loving all these ideas!! The pebble tray is genius. I love the Red Bronze Adjustable Floor Lamp with Marble Base! Crossing my fingers to win. Our home needs all the help it can get lol.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Thanks! Good luck!!!
Keri says
Love the wooden novelty lights! All so beautiful and unique
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Aren’t they beautiful?
Jodi Durr says
Love the ideas here. I really think the Modern Style Desk Lamp with Badminton Shaped Shade is adorable.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Oh- I like that one, too!
Tara says
I love the Iron Base 8 lights holiday decoration dining room chandelier… Whew, long name!
Andi M says
I really love the Vintage Industrial Bird Cage Pendant Light with Crystal Ornaments. I’m not sure my boyfriend would agree but I absolutely think it’s gorgeous and have never seen one like it. I love bird cages, so it would match my others.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
hahaha!!
Jenna H says
My favorite is the Three Lights Tiffany Style Pendant Light with Adjustable Chain Rope. It is delicate and beautiful!
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Isn’t it beautiful!
Darlene Owen says
I love the Tiffany Stained Glass Desk Lamp Shades
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Me, too!
Abby Barge says
I love the Industrial Style Pendant Light with Five Bulbs in Pipe Shape! So cute for the kitchen!
Annamarie Magee says
I really love the 3 Lights Modern Style Wooden Island Light with 3 Rectangular Wood Frames! they look classy and modern!
deanna says
I really like the Iron Pipe Upward Lights Chandelier with Vintage Industrial Flavor.
Alissa R says
Contemporary Double-shaded Nature Pine Wood Veneer Flush Mount
Dorrie Turner says
I don’t know if this counts, but I love the Egg Shape PE Material LED Mobile Lamp with Multiply Light Colors.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
🙂
Birdiebee says
I would love to own the Pristine Wooden Table Lamp with Waved Wood Sticks Decoration. This is such an awesome looking light that would match my decor. This company has some really unique lights.
Melissa says
Three lights Island was my favorite
Hillary Cole says
I love the chandeliers! We have some really big open spaces in our home where these would look Awesome!
Kammie says
3 Lights Chandelier with Amber Glass Shades and Slender Arms- I think that fixr
Kammie says
3 Lights Chandelier with Amber Glass Shades and Slender Arms- I think that fixture would work best with my space.
Vicki G says
All of them are so pretty, but the Tiffany lamps are simply stunning! 🙂
Marija says
I love the Hemp Rope Hoop Shaped Black Iron Chandelier with 10 Lights.
Wehaf says
I love the modern dark grey adjustable desk lamp.
Samantha Plotkin says
So many pretty ones! The 8″ 6 Lights Blue Stained Glass Mediterranean Tiffany Pendant Lamp would look lovely in our dining room.
Nikki B says
I love the Modern Chrome Acrylic LED Mirror Wall Sconce with 3 Lights. It would be a perfect addition to my bathroom and it would defiantly update it and make it look more sleek!
Charles-Linda Bradshaw says
3 Lights Island Light with Bell Shape Shade and Iron Pinecone Decorations is my favorite one.
Maureen says
I have wanted to upgrade the ceiling fans in my children’s rooms. I really like the style of the 3 Lights Lovely Pink Ceiling Fan for a child’s room. It is perfect.
Missy Marie says
Oh my! That is a toughy. So many gorgeous fixtures.I would have to pick the Modern Style Large Curved Cuboid Shade Wooden Pendant Light. Beautiful.
Katy says
Love them all – but where can I get that sweater blanket?? I just want to crawl in that bed right now!
Jenny S says
I love the Vinatge Glass Bowl chandelier.
Tammy Woodall says
I love your Winter Home Ideas. The variety and quality of light fixtures from ParrotUncle are great. My favorite Light Fixture is the 3 Lights Island Light with Bell Shape Shade and Iron Pinecone Decorations. It’s so unique and beautiful.
Andrea v says
I am in love with the 6 light vintage industrial style chandelier with glass globe shades! Omg how incredibly beautiful! It is 110% my taste.
angie ukena says
I like the Vintage Industrial Style Iron Cage Matte Black Wall Sconce
David says
My favorite is the 2-Light Modern Gold Brown Wall Sconce with Glass Shade. It looks similar to one I already have and would go well in the area I would put it.
Tara F says
I’d love to put the Modern Chandelier with Chromed Metal Frame in my…laundry room of all places! Anything to glam up an unglamorous job!!
Noelle Cagle says
I would love to have hte Rustic Style Hemp Cord Pendant Light with Iron Rectangle Frame in my home.
Laura J says
Oh my favorite is the Modern Iron Bell Shape LED Ceiling Fan with Acrylic Shade 9 5/6. They have such beautiful ones!
Sarah L says
I like the 20″ Blue Butterfly Pattern Bedroom Tiffany Style Floor Lamp.
Thanks for the contest.
Dawn Hecke says
I love the Egg Shape PE Material LED Mobile Lamp with Multiply Light Colors.
Madeline says
I love the Hand Painted Blown Glass Orange Vase-shape LED Lamp!
Kathryn Hyatt says
I love the Dome Shape Marble Shade Pendant Light with Brass Chain!
Claire says
I love the Vintage Glass Bowl chandelier.
Inda Blackwell says
The cubic shade is awesome. Gotta love the modern vibe!
Em Mahr says
My favorite lamp is the Modern Dark Grey Adjustable Floor Lamp
allison says
I have been looking for a pendant light to replace an old chandelier. I like the modern style cuboid shape wooden pendant light! Thanks so much for the chances to win.
Grace Mitchell says
I love the Contemporary Style Multiple Legs Floor Lamp with White Drum Shade, but they are all really cool. Looking at them all is giving me lots of ideas for my house.
Missy says
I really like the Rustic Style Pendant Light with Goblet Shape Clear Glass Shade. I am currently shopping for lighting fixtures and this is a great site.
Jennifer Wilson says
I like the Modern Style Hand-painted LED Ceiling Fan with Wooden Blades!
colleen long says
My favorite is the 3 Lights Decorative Stained Glass Flush Mount. It is so beautiful.
colleen long says
I love the 3 Lights Decorative Stained Glass Flush Mount. It is so beautiful.
Judy says
I love the “Iron Base 8 Lights Holiday Decoration Dining Room Chandelier” … such a fun and beautiful piece!My boyfriend and I are in the process of purchasing our first home and the uncle parrot website is giving me lots of great ideas and inspiration 🙂
lorene desjardins says
The Pebble tray would go perfectly in my bedroom. Such unique and fun ideas!
Megan C says
I like the Modern Style White LED Ceiling Fan with Wooden Blades. It would look perfect in my kitchen. I have never seen the ones with foldable blades that is a great idea. Its like two looks in one.
aimee m says
I really like Double Layers Pendant Light with Bronze Painting Frame i have the perfect place for it!
Kathy Hanley says
I like Modern Black Iron Island Light with White Glass Shade and think it would look perfect over an island.
Gail Fernandez says
My favorite is the modern style rectangle marshmallow shape flush mount in white.
Karrie says
I love the 3-Light Modern Style Pendant Light with Dangling Crystal Goblets and Baubles
Annmarie W. says
I absolutely love their 20″ Modern Decor Flowers Pattern Tiffany Style Floor Lamp! That would be perfect behind our couch in the living room!
Heather Bridson says
I love the 12inch Rustic style stained glass sunflowers Tiffany style flush mount
Deborah Anderson says
Oh my gosh, impossible to pick just one!! I’d never heard of Parrot Uncle until now, but I’m already in love with their products. I’m seeing something for every room in my home. 🙂 But I guess if I must pick only one for this giveaway, then my kitchen really needs the shot of vintage class that the 12″ Stained Glass Vintage Tiffany Indoor Flush Mount light would give it. I’m already picturing it there. 🙂
Mary Beth Elderton says
My goodness–I have never visited Parrot Uncle! What a fabulous selection! I would LOVE to place the Modern Lantern Shaped Glass Shade Wall Sconce with Copper Base outside my front door. What a warm welcome that would be.
Noreen says
Tiffany Dragonfly Stained Glass Table Lamps Fixture
Michelle C says
Great post! My favorite is the 20″ Tiffany Style Peacock Feathers Floor Lamp with Umbrella Shade!
Tracy Webb says
I love the Tiffany Style Colorized Butterfly Shape Night Light with Resin Base , so pretty.
evans s says
I have always wanted a tiffany lamp, I choose the Tiffany Style Bi-color Roses Pattern Table Lamp in Dome Shape
Julie says
I like the 9-Light Black Gold-Painted Iron Two-Layer Chandelier with Column Shape Fabric Shade
Sweet..
Emi says
The 6 light modern style chandalier with tapered Amber shades would be perfect in my mother’s dining room
Liza Vladyka says
happy bee
Beth Larrabee says
I love the Four Lights Modern Style Wooden Floor Lamp in Tall Tree Shape!
Topbest says
I really liked that chandelier from Parrot Uncle. My existing chandelier in my home was bought from Parrot Uncle as well. Great blog btw.