How To Create A Chic & Cozy Winter: Let's make this chilly season a serene and joyful one! Be inspired by tips on self-care, beauty & style, lifting ... living space goals.

by Mary-Lisa Russo

"Hello, Winter.
Here you are again...
your cold winds are knocking at my door.
Let's be friends... for this season
I want to be the epitome
of happiness, style & grace." - Mary-Lisa Russo Winter blues, chilly temperatures, gray skies, falling snow, slipping and sliding on ice, hibernating indoors...
I don't know about you, but I don't want to lose my sense of style, inner peace, and grace just because the winter season rolls along. We can either think negatively about this blustery season or we can embrace it with positivity, thereby elevating our winter spirits and enabling our inner, chic goddess to flourish.

Written in a conversational tone, this beautifully written book will discuss the contents within each chapter on a personal level. Topics include self-care, beauty and style, achieving living space goals, winter activities and much more.

The author is ready to welcome you within her chic, winter world so don't hesitate to join her on this uplifting, seasonal journey.

***Kindly note this book is part of the Seasonal Inspirations Series . You are welcome to dive into this chic little world where your well-being and the season blend together, creating the best quality of life for you !

106 pages, Paperback

Published December 2, 2022

About the author

Mary-Lisa holds a degree in English Literature and continues to nurture her ongoing writing education.

She writes non-fiction books that seek to elevate the modern woman’s lifestyle through discussions on nurturing your well-being, living a simple and cozy life, self-love, self-care, décor, and other topics.

In addition, she has written a handful of poetry books that creatively convey the journey of emotions through thoughtful reflections and descriptions.

Besides reading and writing, she enjoys creating cozy spaces in her home, and believes living your best life involves creating a comfortable, luxurious living space that makes you happy… without a huge price tag.

Mary-Lisa's other loves: she has an intense weakness for potato chips, rose-gold fountain pens, and the scent of old, dusty books. You can peruse all her publications and subscribe to her newsletter at: www.marylisarusso.ca

Reviews

[Holly Rose Holland]

A VIEW INSIDE THE WINDOW

Mary-Lisa has written an excellent book of how to look after yourself in the best way possible, choosing you first, setting yourself up for success, truly enjoying life amongst the weather, taking in the elegant moments of life, and more. If you tend to struggle with the cold or lack of sunshine, you will find even more helpful tips.

This book resonates with me as I share her philosophy of taking control of winter, not allowing it to dictate how you live. The cold can be daunting and a lot to manage, however she demonstrates through her words how preparation, planning and mindset helps ease potential overwhelm. Planned activities and proper dress integrated with some days and nights in, all can be managed gracefully.

This is a beautiful book written in detail, with an emphasis on self care and self love. It feels as if you have looked inside the window of Mary-Lisa Russo’s charming life, wrapped in a cozy blanket.

[Stacy Nicholson]

This handy manual for living the best in the winter season written by words from warm Mary -Lisa Russo’s heart is a book that once you read will change the way you live, see and experience the winter season. You will learn how to live winter with joy and glamour and not only with comfort and warmth.

Inside book are practical advices and suggestions how to make in winter season our home to be an intimate and cozy space plus advices where to get variety of tips and inspirations for creating style that matches season and your personality while not getting over budget. Some of advices inside the book are advices which can help to enchant personal style: the kind of materials we should wear in winter, what colours we should buy, what accessories we can add to home and personal style. Plus, Mary- Lisa also shared tips to describe how she enchants her own personal style and maintains glamour in her appearance during cold winter days plus tips for making the best of Christmas season. At the end of the book are titled a variety of wintery and love songs which are inspired by the winter season but can compliment/reflect current mood and enchant moments we are in.

I recommend this book for both: young adults and adults. This book will teach you how to love ,celebrate and most importantly how to be part of and enjoy the winter season.

[Joy York]

Mary-Lisa Russo writes non-fiction books that focus on elevating the modern woman’s lifestyle and wellbeing, with topics such as self-care, wellness, simplicity, home décor, social activities, and things that bring inner peace and confidence. I have been intrigued by the variety of topics and decided to begin with a time of year that can be cold, isolating, and sometimes emotional…winter. Russo graciously invites her readers into her personal space, and shares the pitfalls of this time of year, and what she does to make winter cozy, fun, healthy, and uplifting. I really enjoyed the casual and authentic voice Russo uses that puts her readers at ease, encourages, and offers different levels of obtainable goals.

Russo offers ideas and suggestions on your living space, fashion, diet, exercise, social activities, entertaining, and goals for the New Year. I love that it focuses on the things that build a woman’s spirit, health, and selfcare. It’s like getting advice from a friend who really cares about you.

[Brenda Christie]

Let me start off by saying: how much I loved the way the cover of the book looks, absolutely gorgeous!! There are so many brilliant hints in this book, on how to wear winter and still look chic and cozy. It's always nice to have a book on what fashion might suit your frame and how to accentuate it. There is so much to take from this beautiful book. From makeup tips to the shine in your hair. This book will not disappoint, but satisfy the beauty in you. Highly recommend/ wonderful creative writing.

[Jennifer Melville]

What a delightful and uplifting little book to get you through the dreary months of winter. I love Mary-Lisa's relatable and friendly writing style. Reading this book was like sitting down for a cozy chat with a good friend.