So we find ourselves mid season!
Christmas is put away, and Valentines Day is still weeks away…so what to do?
Decorate!
I think there is never a bad time for decorating!
It helps me to look forward to the changing seasons and upcoming holidays!
It’s especially helpful during the loooooooooong winters/springs we have here.
Basically our winters start in October/November and they don’t end until May…for reals.
And it can be (I mean IS…who are we kidding here) very very tedious and depressing.
So I decorate.
It makes the house cheery and puts a smile on my face.
This year, like last years mantel, I ‘shopped’ around my home.
I certainly have enough stuff that I don’t need to buy anything new…so I scoured my decorations, and went room to room looking for things that would work. I knew I wanted white, and earthy…
Here’s what I came up with!
Do you decorate all year round?
Leave a link! I’d love to see!
Here are my mantels from seasons past, if you are interested!
Last years Winter Mantel
Last years Valentines Mantel
Fall Mantel
Christmas Mantel
Easter Mantel
Late Summer Mantel
Spring/Early Summer Mantel
Halloween Mantel
Pretty Linking:
Blue Cricket Design, Oopsey Daisy, CSI Project, My Romantic Home, The Shabby Nest, Funky Junk Interiors, Stuff and Nonsense, A Bowl Full of Lemons
Hi I'm Jo-Anna! I mom. I blog. I cook. I craft. I like pretty things.
very pretty. I love the purity of the white. Very serene.
I just love your winter mantle. Its so elegant. Have a great week.
Vanessa
love it. i adore the snowballs.
perfect ! xo
It looks so pretty! Love it :)
Love your Winter mantel. We do one as well. There is just something about decorating for each of the seasons that really speaks to me.
I love it! It has such a nice earthy feel to it, but is elegant at the same time! I love the chippy window – what a find! You have a real talent!
Absolutely lovely Jo-Anna, you have such an enlightening flair for decor !
Your mantel looks very nice. Yes, I do decorate all year round for the different seasons. Kathy
You’ve got more snow on your mantel then I have in my section of Ontario!! I miss the snow we usually have this time of year!
Thank you for the inspiration! We just tucked Christmas away and the mantel is looking a bit forlorn. I just love your snowflakes. Did you make them? ~Kelly
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WOW! It’s like you read my mind. I keep meaning to search for ideas for a winter mantle. Yours couldn’t be any more beautiful! I’m so inspired–pinning now! :) Thanks for linking up to Oopsey Daisy!
Just beautiful! I would love for you to link this up to the CSI Project starting tonight at midnight. The challenge is winter crafts and decor, so this is perfect!!!
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It’s gorgeous! I love the yarn balls!
It all looks so wintery and homey….are those words? Great job!!
Beautiful!!!! I love the trees and the big snowflakes!
Very elegant – clean, crisp and so pretty. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful! I love the snowflakes! I found you through My Romantic Home. Thanks for sharing! :)
This is so pretty! It makes me feel all cozy:)I would love for you to come link up at my party going on now through Sunday night!
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Love the white trees and snowflakes!
Holly
Love the earthy elements mixed with the whimsy trees and snowflakes. Also love those “snowballs”! Super.
Oh my gosh, I just want to go in there and sit all day. Beautiful!
Absolutely beautiful! The yarn snow balls are such a great idea! I may have to steal that one!
pretty and perfect!
Looks great…perfect for winter :) Laurel
White, clean, simple with earthy elements is right up my alley. I really like your winter mantel!
Sharon
Love your winter white mantel mixed with a bit of a rustic look. Found you through a Bowl Full of Lemons. Happy new follower! Best, My
So pretty! I featured it on my blog here:
http://passionateandcreativehomemaking.blogspot.com/2012/01/seasonal-wednesdays.html
I love your mantel! I’ve been looking for inspiration to update my Winter decor and the rustic simplicity of your mantel really appeals to me. I pinned it to my new “Winter” board and shared it over on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheCozyOldFarmhouse Thanks for the inspiration!