Bring in Natural Touches
Winter isn’t the most bountiful season, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any things out there in your yard for you to forage. Natural finds such as pine cones and nuts add warmth to a room while still feeling seasonally appropriate.
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Focus on Light & Bright Bedding
Bring in layers of soft white to brighten your home during the year’s darkest days. Refreshing your bed with a base layer of white (don’t go too crisp) allows you to make seasonal transitions throughout the year easier. Just be sure to pair it with a beautiful quilt, like the design duo Jersey Ice Cream Co. did here in their Upstate New York bedroom.
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Make a Mitten Garland
Go all-in on winter fashion with this mitten garland that you can leave up from the first snowfall to the last frost date. It’s easy to DIY—all you need are your favorite mismatched pairs of woven mittens and some string! Don’t want to string through the knitting? Hang them with clothespins for an extra homespun feel.
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Reset Your Mantel
Make A Seasonal Scarf Wreath
Does your door look so sad and lonely post all those evergreens? Try this chic sweater wreath—which you can make in under 5 minutes!
To make: Wrap a 12-inch foam wreath form with a knitted scarf, holding the ends in place with straight pins. Attach children’s mittens and top with a yarn bow.
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Go All In on Greens
If natural wreaths are more your thing, then this idea is for you. A grapevine wreath is the perfect base for a simple, seasonal wreath that doesn’t feel too Christmas-y. Just add in some freshly foraged evergreens, pine cones, and white berries!
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Change Up Your China Cabinet
Once your holiday pieces are put away, your china cabinet might be looking a little sparse. Enter: Classic and creamy ironstone! These white pottery pieces come in a delightful variety of shapes and sizes, meaning they can make a big visual impact without a lot of extra effort. The best part? Most pieces can be found for under $100, with the majority falling in the $25 to $50 range!
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Channel Cozy Textures
Reupholster with Cable-Knit
Winter is the perfect time to get around to those DIY projects that you’ve been putting off. One of our favorite DIYs that has major impact? Recovering chair seat cushions! All you need is your fabric and a nail gun. In this dining room, antique wood bistro chairs got a makeover thanks to new seats made of cable-knit sweaters that were destined for the donatation bin.
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Leave the Garland Up!
Anna Logan is the Senior Homes & Style Editor at Country Living, where she covers design and decorating trends, home features, and gift guides. She also produces home features and styles content for the print magazine. When she isn’t working, can often be found digging around antique shops for the perfect find. Follow her adventures on Instagram!
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