Hello and happy day friends! I posted this last year about this time but I have so many new followers that I think they might like it too. Plus, refreshers are always good. So here is How to transition from Christmas to winter decor again. Enjoy!
It’s back to the ol’ grind today but when you love what you do, it’s not like work. I’ve missed our chats! How have you been? How was your Christmas celebration? Are you ready to start anew? A few days ago I posted how to decorate a winter mantel then I realized that didn’t quite cover winter decorating. My bad. So today we’re talking how to transition from Christmas to winter decor.
How To Transition From Christmas To Winter Decor
After you’ve removed all the lovely Christmas decor and cleaned up the mess, you may look around and feel as if your home looks sad and bare. For some of us it feels good and we enjoy the clean slate feeling. Then we realize winter is going to hang on for a while and we want to feel snuggly, warm and cozy as we spend more time inside than outside. So I’m sharing ways to easily do just that.
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Number One: Don’t pack everything away.
I hope this idea comes just in the nick of time. Don’t pack up all of your Christmas decor. Keep out any little table top trees, pinecones, greenery stems, plain (no red) wreaths, antlers and even the bare Christmas tree if you like. If you had real tree trimmings, don’t put them in the compost pile. As you’ll see in a bit, they’ll come in handy. Just pack away everything else that screams Christmas.
Link to the DIY Repurposed Winter Wreath
Number Two: Embrace the neutral.
For a beautiful winter looking home, keep the surroundings neutral. A touch of light blues and greens are fine but most of the decor should look like nature – cream, white, brown and deep greens. Think rustic. Rustic doesn’t have to be primitive or unrefined. It can also look modern and picturesque.
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Number Three: Bring on the texture.
This is probably the most important idea when it comes to winter decorating. Load up with warmth and comfort by using lots of throw pillows (mushy ones not stiff ones), blankets or quilts and layered rugs. How about laying a quilt over the back of the sofa instead of just having a throw blanket in the corner? In our family room we add a cowhide over the jute rug for added warmth. If you have a more comfy chair sitting someplace else, bring it into the room where you spend most of your time.
Number Four: Add life around the room.
Remember when I mentioned keeping those live greenery stems? Simply adding a sprig or two on a stack of books, a stem in a vase or several moss balls in a bowl is easy to do. Some of the greenery around our home is totally fake but no biggie. I get the same feeling as I glance around a room. They bring life. Especially on a gloomy day. I would stay away from the heavy garland though. Keep it subtle.
Number Five: Add visual warmth.
Warm tones can make a big difference in winter as well. Wood, brass and copper come to mind. If you have brass candlesticks, keep them out and add white candles for a centerpiece. If you have colored candles and would like an easy DIY idea for making them perfect for winter, click here! Don’t gasp and laugh when you look at the post. My style (and wall color) have changed but the concept still works. 🙂 Besides making them look like Birch wood, you could also use book pages like in this post. Wood bowls work well (like with those moss balls), pinecones stacked in a lantern or wood beads placed as a filler in a vignette. All of these ideas add visual warmth.
Last but not least: You do you!
If you prefer lots of color for your winter decor because that makes you happy, do it. If you like it sparse and clutter free, that is totally fine. Maybe you want a lot of knick knacks around or need the red to get through a gloomy day. No worries! There are no steadfast rules when it comes to winter decorating. It’s all about surrounding yourself with what makes you smile and gives you that warm cozy feeling. I like to buy fresh flowers. That always makes me smile.
What will you do for your winter surroundings? Do you have other ideas you’d like to share in the comments? Tell us!
Yes, it seemed sad, so I kept the red ❤️ plaid throw pillow and red ❤️ plaid blanket out, along with the ❤️ poinsettias. I’m normally the most neutral person, but the red seems good for now and should send us through Valentines Day. Also, one of my kids gave me the cutest hot chocolate mugs with antique spoons, so I’m putting them at the front of the coffee bar. And since school has started back, I’m feeling less sad and ready to look forward! Love your blog!!!
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Thanks so much for telling us what you are doing this season! And what a nice gift. Did you tell that particular kid he/she was your favorite?! I do that to my kids all the time – LOL!
These are some great ideas and I finally have everything put away, now to see what I can do with what’s left. I think a deer would be alright for a winter vignette. Thanks Cindy and hope you have a great New Year.
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Yep, a deer seems perfect for winter decor. I kept out my antlers but still very slowly putting the rest of Christmas away. Happy New Year Marlene!
Great tips for transitioning from Christmas to winter! Love all the greenery and candles! Pinned~
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Me too and thank you Julie. I love greenery! If I could get away with making it look like a jungle in here I would. But that fear of judgement creeps in and slaps me back to reality. That reminds me of a song. Ooooo, Back to liiiife, back to reality. I’m beep boppin’ right now. 🙂
I like the last one. At last- decorators advice that I can actually follow; I can do me! Thank you for all of the great ideas. I really do like the idea of warming up the room. Winter definitely could use some warming up. Happy new year!
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Yes, we need to warm up our surroundings and not just our feet! Time to get those blankets out. 😉
I seriously need to add candles back in to my decor. I think I’ve been a Little lazy using them recently . I’m off to look for some cozy pillows and throws first thing in the morning. Now if it would just get a little colder here in north Texas… Thanks for all the in inspiration!
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I love the cold and have enjoyed our weather lately. I just wish it would stay sunny and not gloomy with clouds. Hope you find some goodies and thanks for the visit!
These are great tips, and being a neutral decor gal, I love embracing that tip!
But your right, there really isn’t any “rules” for this – and I love that 🙂
I just launched a new link party, and want to invite you to join the fun if you are looking for another party.
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That sounds like fun and there’s no such thing as to many parties. 😉 I’ll be happy to join in when I can. I don’t always post things I think should be in a party. Best wishes Rachelle and thanks so much for the visit.
Merry Christmas Cindy! I love this post all your ideas are perfect for the long winter. Hope you and your family are healthy and blessed in the new year to come❤️
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Thanks so much Barbara. I miss your sweet and encouraging comments. Did you have a wonderful Christmas? Happy New Year!
Such a great post with so much inspiration
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Thank you Rachel. That makes my day.
Good ideas! Still trying to get myself motivated to take down the Christmas!
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You and me both! Small steps is what I keep telling myself. Hope you have a great week Lora. Thanks for the visit!
Hi Cindy!
These are all SUCH great ideas!! I never thought of keeping out my brass candlesticks for winter but that TOTALLY makes sense with white taper candles! Thanks for sharing!
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Yay Rachel! Glad you found something helpful. I love the warmth of brass candlesticks during winter. Happy New Year!
Girlfriend, I’m leaving another comment… I like your tips so much, I’m featuring your post at TTA tomorrow! Pinned… again! 😉
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LOL, you can leave as many comments as you’d like with that kind of good news! Thank you Julie! Happy New Year
Love your ideas, Cindy! I’m keeping out my dropcloth Christmas trees because they are neutral and just look like snow-covered trees! Thanks for sharing your ideas 😊
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I remember those adorable drop cloth trees with the little gold starts on top! They are so cute. I’d keep them out too. Happy New Year Cindy and thanks for the visit!
Love this post so much, Cindy! Decorating after Christmas is no joke. I have no idea why the saddest decorating time of the year has to follow the most wonderful time of the year 🤣 I’m definitely out to change that this winter and these tips and tricks are going to help so much. Loving and pinning your fabulous posts as always, CoCo
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I hadn’t thought of it that way but it’s true. For so many it’s the saddest time of year. If I got super sad, I’d leave it up until Easter! Thanks for the visit and I’m so glad you enjoyed the post. 🙂
Cindy,
I’m planning to share a link on my Dirt Road Adventures on Sunday. Thanks for the inspiration.
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You are so sweet Rachel, thank you!
I am happy I have not put away my Christmas, so I can easily decorate with some of my neutral items this winter.
Happy New Year,
Kippi
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That’s awesome Kippi. Enjoy making the transition. I always love how fresh it feels once I’ve put away the Christmas decor and given it all a good cleaning.
Love this post! I think I am going to go decorate our porch!
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Thank you Laura. I’m waiting until it gets a little bit warmer to gussy up our porch. 😉 Happy 2022!