Today I’m sharing how I’m transitioning from holiday to winter decor. Do you ever feel kind of sad after all the holiday decorations are put away? I enjoy starting the new year with a clean slate, but I have to admit I miss our Christmas tree the most. That’s why I like the idea of decorating for winter. It’s a great way to chase away those post holiday blues, and it makes your home feel warm and cozy until spring arrives.
Transitioning From Holiday To Winter Decor
This may sound a bit crazy, but I love winter. How about you? We seldom get snow, but we do get our fair share of cold weather. If the temperature outside is below 50, you can bet we probably have the fireplace going.
To make my winter decorating easy on the budget, I’m using many of the same items I used for Christmas.
- small faux trees
- pinecones
- vintage silver
- books
- candles
- moss covered balls
- unshelled nuts for filler
- antlers
- soft throw blankets and pillows
Winter Decorating
Winter decorating this year starts in the family room using faux trees on the mantel. These are the same trees I had on the entry table, but before moving them to the mantel, I gave them a snowy look.
If you are wondering if you can paint faux trees, the answer is yes you can. Using a chip brush and white chalk type paint, I dabbed a little paint sparingly on the top side of each branch and pinecone. I love the snowy effect it gives the trees, and there’s still plenty of green showing for color.
A simple black and white striped ribbon dresses up the base of each tree. You know me and ticking stripes. I always have to have it somewhere in the room.
Vintage silver is pretty any time of year, but I especially look forward to using it around the holidays and into the new year.
Simple Winter Decor Coffee Table
On the coffee table the rustic dough bowl holds moss balls for a pretty pop of green color. They also add interesting textures along with the pinecones, antlers and unshelled nuts in the bowl.
The large glass hurricane is my favorite candle holder, but I like using small votive candles for cozy flickering light too.
Cozy Reading Nook
Can you guess where my favorite spot is to relax in the family room? Yep you’re right. The chair and ottoman next to fireplace is the perfect spot to sit with my laptop or a book.
Once I settle in with a soft warm throw, it’s hard to get motivated to move except for when I need more tea.
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I’m already working on my next post of winter decorating on the entry table, which I hope to share later this week. Thanks so much for stopping by. Be sure to check out last years post, Winter Decorating Family Room Tour for more ideas.
Cheers!
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Good inspiration for transitioning. A help for motivating me!
Good to hear! I didn’t get motivated until New Year’s Day and now I’m ready for projects! Bring it on 2021!
Love your winter look. Looking ahead, I can totally see your coffee table decor (rustic bowl and green moss balls) lending themselves easily to a peaceful spring transition in a couple of months too.
Thank you so much Jenna and I’m liking your idea of keeping the moss balls for spring!
Beautiful ideas. You make me want to polish my silver. Years ago I started using the Tarn-X silver cleaner then about a year ago I read never do that it. He said it will ruin it. Well too late! I have to use it forever now and it tarnishes so quickly! It’s annoying. BTW, where do you live? pinned 🙂
Thank you Cindy! I’m pretty sure I tried Tarn-X at some point too which is probably why I don’t have any plated silver pieces anymore. Luckily my moms silver pieces survived and don’t seem to tarnish as badly because most are sterling. I live in Colleyville not too far from DFW Airport.
What the cuss?! Did you know I am literally 20 min from DFW?! When things get back to normal, we need to have lunch together! There’s a group of us DFW bloggers that get together and have the best time. I’ll be sure and invite you if we ever get to go again. Wow. I still cannot believe I didn’t know you lived here.
Yep we are almost neighbors LOL. Carol and I kept trying to arrange lunch last year and finally gave up with the pandemic. I would love to get together!
I still can’t believe it! You have no idea how excited I am. Spring is coming and we can make it happen. Yippee!!!!
Yippee is right! Hugs!!
Michelle, I really like the idea of keeping mini trees out for the winter transition stage.
Yours with a dusting of snow fit with the season.
All my Christmas items are back in storage, I think I’m going to try this idea for next year.
Pinned 🙂
happy New Year!
RR
Thank you for pinning my friend and Happy New Year! Hugs!
This al looks so fresh and pretty, Michelle! I LOVE the idea of painting snow on little faux evergreens!
Thank you Janet! I must admit I was relieved that the paint worked. LOL!
Just pinned this post, Michelle, these are all such beautiful ideas! Hugs and happy new year, CoCo
Thank you so much CoCo! Happy New Year sweet friend!
Those moss balls in the silver bowls are so pretty!! Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Thank you so much Cindy! I’m trying lots of new things this year. 🙂
Great decoration. I loved it. Thanks for posting.
Thank you so much!
Amazing ideas, Michelle!! I love the simple decor pieces that you used while keeping everything cohesive. The textural elements look wonderful!
Thank you so much Rachel!