Hello and welcome! Today, I’m joining  a group of talented bloggers for a Cozy Winter Home blog hop!  We want to show you how you can create a cozy, warm and inviting home this winter..  Grab that cup of coffee (or join me with an ice cold diet Pepsi) and stay awhile to see all the cozy homes!

Welcome, to everyone who came over from Michelle at Thistle Key Lane home so glad you are here.  Wasn’t Michelle’s bedroom beautiful?  I just love how she styled her bedroom in whites, it looks so cozy and comfy.

I linked all of my friend’s blogs at the end of my page.  I hope you enjoy and get inspired.

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It took me a good week and half to pack away all of my Christmas decorations.  When I was asked to participate in the Cozy Winter Home blog hop I was excited, but I never decorated my home for the winter season before.  I go from Christmas right into normal home decor.  I had to figure out how I was going to decorated without it looking like Christmas.   Here we go…..First I have to get back up in the attic and grab a few of my holiday decor.

For my family room, I wanted to decorate my family room in a more rustic winter look.  When I picture winter decor, I see pine cones, evergreen, and birch trees.  But if you asked me what first thing comes to mind, it would be cold.

Starting with my mantel.  I had so many questions on where I found the frames above my mantel,  Click here and I will share with you where ⇒ CABINET DOOR MAKEOVER.

I wanted to give the frame a little winter touch by adding branches to the top.  I shopped my home and didn’t go out and purchase anything new.  I had a few brown curly willow branches in my stash, but I would of rather of used a grapevine garland.  But I didn’t have one here at the house so the willow branches will work just fine.

Adding my three Kirkland’s mercury glass candle holders (linking candle holders similar to the ones I have).  Instead of candles I place pine cones on all three of the holders.  I found beautiful pine cones at a golf course when we were visiting our son.  To make sure I didn’t bring anything in with the pine cones I placed the pine cones in the oven to bake on 200° for 30 minutes.  I read where this will kill all the living things that I don’t want crawling in my home. 🙂

I kept the two pottery decor pieces on my mantel also.  I added two branch twigs and a budded twig in the larger piece.  Taking a pottery bowl and adding some pine cones.  I used some white paint to give a couple pine cones a little color.

On the other side of the mantel I added the other pottery vase and my little owl.

Do you remember my little owl.  He use to be silver.

Painted him brown then distressed.  I wanted some of the silver to come through.

Just added some greenery and more pine cones to the mantel.

On the hearth I placed a basket with greenery, twigs, crystal twigs and DIY birch logs.

Let’s go to the coffee table.  I kept my Walmart lanterns with some pine cones, greenery and antlers.

On the side tables.  I added more of those nice pine cones and greenery in a white dish.  I place a little piece of burlap underneath.

I had a very old Christmas lantern that I packed away several years ago.  I took out my chalk paint and gave it a little makeover.  I added greenery and a burlap ribbon.  Sat it on my tier side table.

On my round table I just added a white pitcher with some twigs and eucalyptus.

Now to the back wall.  Remember last week when I decided to paint my mirror? I shared with you in my stories, well here it is in a distressed dark brown.  What do you think?

I added my DIY burlap runner.  If you want to go take a look at the tutorial on how I made the runner, click here ⇒ DIY BURLAP RUNNER.  Along with my two Kirkland’s Buffet Lamps (similar to the ones I have) I added my Balance Scale, more pine cones and greenery.  I found the little wooden Blessing Sign at Hobby Lobby.  On one side of the balance scale I placed a Greenery Plant and more pine cones along with another antler.  On the other side I placed a white distressed Artichoke Finial, candle and more pine cones.

In the corner I placed my little bench with a Baby Plaid Pink Fleece Throw Blanket and a little rod iron candle holder with a glass votive candle, I found at the thrift store a year ago.  I added some fake snow and some evergreen pieces inside the votive with the candle.  On the floor I added some of those pine cones I picked up while visiting my son and placed them in a basket with greenery.  I also painted some of the pine cones white.

So what do you think?  Shopping my home and working on some small DIYs I created a cozy winter surroundings.  Remember, shopping your home should be the first thing to do when decorating your home.  I think for not going out and buying any one thing new I master a fun, budget friendly and cozy winter home.

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Don’t forget to take a peek at all the rest of my friends blogs and their cozy winter homes!  There will be plenty inspiration for you to absorb during this blog hop.  You will love the ideas!  Next up is Amber Follow The Yellow Brick Home.she uses all natural elements in her home for winter.  You won’t want to miss! 🙂

Here are all my friends that are participating in the  Cozy Winter Home Blog Hop.  Just click on their blog and I will take you to their winter homes.

Terrie

Decorating our home on a budget is my thrill.   I think a home can look beautiful without breaking the bank.    Your home should bring the best out of you and make you feel happy.  You should smile every time you enter your home. 🙂

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