Happy Monday, Friends! Brrr! Has the weather been cold at your house? If you're looking for ways to cozy up your home during the winter months, you'll enjoy today's post featuring 15 of my home decor blogger friends. Welcome to the Cozy Winter Homes hop hosted by Amber at Follow the Yellow Brick Home!
If you've hopped over after visiting Carol at Art and Sand, I'm sure you enjoyed the cozy winter accents at her charming seaside cottage. Today I'm sharing my winter white mantel and gallery wall which were inspired by a few Christmas clearance bargains.
When I shop holiday clearance, I always keep my eye out for items that can be used during the winter months and even Valentine's Day. Both the pom-pom garland and this lovely white floral wreath were marked down 75% off with the Christmas decor!
I usually keep the basic arrangement of my dining room gallery wall pretty consistent...
...simply rearranging my vintage upcycled thrift store frames, and occasionally adding seasonal accents. This handmade doily is a new addition for the winter months.
Here's a side view of the mantel. The mercury glass pieces I've displayed were holiday clearance finds from previous years. I love the sparkle of mercury glass during the winter months.
Yet another clearance find--this fuzzy little bird was originally an ornament.
Baby's breath is another winter favorite. While I'm not blessed to have the abundant floral selection of a Trader Joe's nearby, I can almost always find baby's breath at my local grocery store. My mercury glass "vase" is actually a repurposed candle holder.
I also tucked some shorter sprigs of baby's breath into the greenery. There's something about the combination of neutrals and greenery that I find very soothing.
Here's a peek with the candles lit...
...a view of the full gallery wall and
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...a peek beneath the chandy.
Thanks so much for stopping by! Next up on the hop, is Carol at The Red Painted Cottage! Be sure to check out her charming winter home as well as the rest of the bloggers on the Cozy Winter Homes hop. {Scroll down to the thumbnail images and links.}
Very pretty !!! I especially love the pom pom garland....I missed all the Christmas Clearance sales because I was sick after Christmas....I am actually getting rid of some of my Christmas decor which is hard for me to do but i am doing so a little at a time.....
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Debbie
Good pointers on what to look for in those holiday clearance opportunities. Love the gallery wall!!
ReplyDeleteYour winter mantel is absolutely lovely. Each element is beautiful, but my favorite of them is your sweet little bird.
ReplyDeleteI too love to hang items in empty frames. Love your entire wall collage and mantel. Very cozy indeed. And great tips on checking out the clearance sections!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips you shared with us for the holiday clearance sales. Your gallery wall is so pretty and I love every piece of your home.
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful gallery wall and your holiday clearance sales tips. So fun to be on the tour with you.
ReplyDeleteLoved your gallery wall, as usual. I was fortunate enough to hit 2 Big Lots this past week; Christmas was 75% and 90% off. Got 7 boxes of Edison lights (75% off) for my daughter's Oct. wedding for the tent! Lots of goodies to craft with for next Christmas. I always look for red (Valentine's) and green (St. Patrick's Day) stuff as well as neutral wrapping paper to use all year long, too!
ReplyDeleteI love all the fresh white against your gray walls, Cecilia, along with the silvery sage green; so soothing and calm. You got me thinking...I've got some white and baby blue ball fringe yardage somewhere...I need to use that somewhere for winter decor! Always enjoy hopping with you and comparing our vintage treasures!
ReplyDeleteYour mantel looks so pretty for winter. After seeing how pretty your Baby's Breath looks, I'm inspired to get some to perk up my home this winter. I also don't have a Trader Joe's. Boo!
ReplyDeleteCecilia, I usually go out after Christmas looking for great sales, but not this year. I really love your furry bird, wreath and your baby's breath. It's so cold here, I won't even go to Trader Joe's for flowers until it warms up more. I'm afraid the walk from the store to my car might do them in.
ReplyDeleteIt all looks so soft and serene for winter Cecilia The little bird is so cute! I love your gallery wall, and especially that gorgeous reflection in the mirror. I am crushing on that teal pillow! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining the cozy winter homes hop. Happy winter!
Cecilia, your winter mantel is stunning! There is something so pretty and elegant about white flowers, and those sweet little birds add such a lovely touch! Enjoy your week!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cozy winter mantel and pretty gallery wall! Great scores,all of them. I think I have those mercury glass votives! xo Kathleen
ReplyDeleteCecilia, you are so smart to shop for winter at after Christmas sales. I love the baby’s breathe as a winter floral. Every element of the gallery wall works so well together. Lovely job.
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet Cecilia! I love your cozy mantel. The little birds are so adorable. You got some real good bargains. That is smart shopping.
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Janet
Rosemary & Thyme
So pretty! I just love the look of empty frames hung with a suprise in the middle like the wreath!! Such fun touring with you!
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