Everyone hates the snow and the cold and by the time February rolls around, everyone is ready for the temperature to rise and it to be spring. I love the warm weather and sunshine, don't get me wrong, but I'm one of those bundle up, sit by the fire while drinking hot cocoa, boots and sweaters, love snow and winter people.

As a kid, there was nothing like the first snow fall. It wasn't because I wanted a snow day from school - that was just a plus - it was the fact that the whole world looked like a snow globe. Even if it didn't stick to the ground immediately, it still looked gorgeous when falling. It was even better if you were able to walk outside in it and catch snow flakes on your tongue.

Driving in the snow is the worst but when you finally pull in to your driveway and gather your things and walk into the house, there's nothing like the warmth of your home. It's something in the wintertime that's so cozy because you're cheeks are rose and you're come in, even if your hair is wet from snow or your boots are wet, you walk inside and home feels so much more like home. You're out of the cold and ready to cozy up.

The world always gets so quiet when it snows. Next time it's snowing, head outside and take a walk or take your pup out or enjoy some hot cocoa or coffee outside. You'll notice how the whole world burrows away to hide, but that's when it's so peaceful. If you go outside, especially on a snowy night, you smell fireplaces burning wood for the first time or you hear the silence of the night. It's so calming because even though you have a little bit of a bite on your nose and your hands or feet might get cold, it's worth the peaceful and calmness of it.

Plus, who doesn't love cozy socks and sweaters?! Yes, being in the sunshine is great, but wrapping up in a blanket or bundling up before heading out of the house is the way to go. Don't forget the cute accessories and shoes you get to wear. Nothing measures up to a scarf that matches so many outfits, you can find one hundred ways to wear it.

So while everyone is mourning the loss of summer at the end of August, I'll be relishing in the fact that fall is here (you don't want to get me started on how much I love fall, also), and winter is right around the corner.