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Decorating my Mantel for Winter

January 19, 2015



WINTER   |   Published January 19, 2015






While putting Christmas decorations away, a couple of things sitting on the counter together caught my eye.  Inspiration hit and I quickly started gathering a few items that didn't scream Christmas but rather just winter to decorate the fireplace mantel.  Homes always look so empty after taking everything down from the holidays, so it is nice to mix a few of these transitional items in with everyday decorations to extend the season a bit.

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A few winter decorations on the fireplace mantel makes your home warm and cozy for the season!  |  anderson + grant



Do you hate how bare everything looks once the Christmas decorations are down?  Check out this post for some tips on how to create a great mantel for winter.  |  anderson + grant




One secret to decorating simply for any season or holiday is to start a display with items that are NOT seasonal.  The base of my vignette is an old window frame hanging on the wall, a metal lantern, and a vintage metal scoop.  A stack of neutral colored books and an old wood box were used to add different heights to the display.  These are all items I love and really represent my style.



Decorating your fireplace mantel for winter using a few simple tips....www.andersonandgrant.com




Great winter display on the fireplace from anderson + grant



Then the touches of winter were added in....


A winter painting (picked up at an estate sale for a whole 25 cents!)....


Hand painted snowy winter scene | www.andersonandgrant.com



Another little lantern, this time with a winter scene inside....



Scoop full of pinecones | www.andersonandgrant.com



A glittery white tree.....



Winter vignette on the fireplace mantel | www.andersonandgrant.com



And a large figurine of a boy with a snowman.



Boy with a snowman figurine made by Ragon House | www.andersonandgrant.com



To put the finishing touches on the look, snowy branches and some pine cones were tucked in wherever there was an empty space.



Do you hate how bare everything looks once the Christmas decorations are down?  Check out this post for some tips on how to create a great mantel for winter.  |  www.andersonandgrant.com



Creating a cozy spot in the living room for relaxing in the winter season | anderson + grant



It's that time of year when the snow is going to fall.  I'd like nothing better than to curl up in front of fireplace with cup of hot chocolate and just watch it come down.  Unfortunately, I still must go out into the winter weather.  But it is so nice to have a relaxing setting to come home to at the end of the day.  This little display of winter makes the home feel warm and cozy, don't you think?



Keeping out Christmas decorations to create a beautifully decorated fireplace mantel for winter. | anderson + grant



What have you done to make your home cozy since the Christmas decorations came down?


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