Country Homes & Interiors

Taking January in my stride

here’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing. A pretty to-the-point phrase, but one I find particularly impactful when I consider how I feel about January. These days, I like it, simple as that. A month that used to drag on endlessly in my old routine now feels like a gift. January has become a time to take stock in every area of my life. I can look inward for a beat or three and reflect on what’s working and what isn’t. And while I do that quietly over

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