It's the middle of January and earlier this week the temps rose to nearly 80 here in Phoenix. But let's face it, it never really feels like winter around here. If you're a transplant who's been feeling a tad nostalgic for mittens, wool coats and snowflakes, here are the Top 5 ways to make-believe it's a winter wonderland in our corner of the Sonoran.

Last week here in Atlanta we made history and set new record-breaking numbers as “Snow Storm 2011” plowed into the city with full force. The entire city was on advised and forced lockdown, due to the massive nine and 10 inches that blanketed Atlanta streets, highways, homes and the like. In short, we received enough snow over the past week to know how to spend a snow day and where the best places and activities are to ensure that you bring out your inner kid and play in the snow with reckless abandon. Seeing that it is highly likely that Atlanta will see more snow before Old Man Winter decides to pack up and leave, I have compiled a timely list of the best ways to enjoy the snow in Atlanta and make memories for years to come!

Most people hibernate through the winter months, grab a hot chocolate and cuddle up by the fire. Not you. You know winter is a special time of the year that can be even hotter than the summer months with unique snow-filled fun. So don your UGGS and cutest puffy jacket and prepare to get winterized.

If the past few weeks have been any indication, Philadelphia is on tap to get more than a dusting of snow this winter. Block the images of you shoveling out your driveway or slip-sliding down 95 out of your head, and instead focus on the new array of cold-winter sports that are at your disposal. Invigorating and energizing, these activities are exciting enough to make winter worth it. Don't worry, you can always warm up with hot chocolate afterward.

OK, one day of snow that melted within four hours does not a snowy winter make. But just because we don’t have to shovel it doesn’t mean we can’t play in it. You can still find ways to discover that winter chill that embraces most of the rest of the nation. Here at the top five ways to play in the snow in Las Vegas.

The Russian winter is known for being extremely freezing. Bitter cold and heavy snowfalls are regular things here. But there is always a way to warm up: skiing, skating, snowboarding — loads of ways to play. Besides winter sports are Moscow's most popular recreational activities. Here is Haute Living guide to the best fun activities in the snow in Moscow.

Ok, so the title isn't the most applicable statement, considering there's definitely no snow here, but that's why this place is so amazing! A lot of people think of San Diego as a place to flock during the sunny summer months, but it's actually a fantastic place to be when the weather is cooler. You don't have to shovel snow, the sun is shining, and at least half the population is still wearing flip-flops downtown. There are plenty of awesome winter activities in San Diego, so let's take a look at the Top 5!

Alberto Lombardi is the Don Corleone of the Dallas restaurant scene. An Italian native, the Dallas-based restaurateur once had restaurants in all US time zones before coming back to the Big D to expand his empire of fine eateries.

Cast your mind back one month and you’ll remember the whole country ground to a halt in a snowy standstill. The snow may be nowhere to be seen for now but with the UK’s ever unpredictable weather that doesn’t mean it’s not right around the corner. This time however with a little forward planning you don’t have to be caught out. If you can’t or won’t make it to work, here a few fun ways to enjoy the fluffy white stuff in London.

When the New Years celebrations are in the rear view and the air starts to chill, you know it's time for dungeness crab -- and so does Chef Jacqueline Nabong at Tommy Bahama's Island Grille. She's developed three great new dishes for the menu that take advantage of the season's bountiful crab.

Want to perk up your winter blues? Well, then get some serious perks! Luxury building 20 Pine has some built in goodies that you should know about.

January feels like summer out here in Los Angeles, which means us locals are soaking up all the rays we can get and bragging to our East Coast friends via constant Facebook updates with news of frolicking along the beach and hiking in 80-degree weather.

Owner of The Metropolitan Club in Chestnut Hill, The Met Bar & Grill in Natick and Dedham and Met Back Bay, Kathy Sidell Trustman wasn’t always in the restaurant game, though it was in her blood. Prior to opening The Metropolitan Club, she was a film producer bringing to life shorts and documentaries. But, having grown up the daughter of Jack Sidell, a highly influential financial backer of many upstart eateries from the 1960’s on, Kathy had always wanted to own a restaurant of her own. An accomplished cook herself...

Some also know him as “Jungleman,” “T Wayne,” “Pappa Sutton,” “Boss Man” or “Big T,” but Tony Sutton is the president and owner of Est Est Interior Design, and has been for more than 25 years.

Designer Perfect newly built 11,500+ sq ft East Coast Traditional home on over an acre with breathtaking views of Will Rogers park, the Santa Monica Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.

Sun Tzu once said, “The art of war is of vital importance to the State. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin.” Though the Warring States Period may be over and history recounts innumerable conflicts, one in particular continues to ensue. This war does not have a chapter in textbooks, as troops have yet to be withdrawn, but the “Style War” is a grave battle for women, one against our adversaries, “hair woes” and “shoe pains.”

The Sheffield, a gorgeous building famous in offering luxurious living, is taking it up a notch by partnering with the household name Saks Fifth Avenue. The partnership will give Sheffield residents an elaborate number of privileges with Saks, including, shopping, personal stylists and seasonal collection previews.

Car aficionados, including many from New York City, are sure to be heading to the recently announced mega-luxury car show in July. Organizers are hoping to attract collectors like Jerry Seinfeld and Ralph Lauren to the inaugural Mogulaire Concours d'Elegance at the Wente Vineyards on July 23.