Before I get to the post today, remember when I told you I was going to work with the Snow Sisters on an episode of Texas Flip N Move? Well I think the episode will air tonight at 8 PM CST. My contact at the show wasn’t 100% sure, but I think this is the night. It’s called Duplex Doozy, Season 5, Episode 10. Now I do want to make sure you know I don’t show up on camera, but you will be able to see my work on the inside of the house. I’ll do a blog post on it probably next week. Be sure to check it out tonight!!!!
Still cold where you are? Let’s talk about adding some comfy, cozy winter looks to your home. It’s going to be winter for another month, so let’s enjoy the chill in the air while it lasts. Soon enough hot weather will be here. Today is a another two-fer. I’ve got the post here jam-packed with valuable information, and if you want more, if you want to hang out with me and Kelly and Yvonne, while we discuss these ideas and more, be sure to click the listen button below. Want to listen, but you don’t have time now? You can subscribe in itunes and get the episode delivered directly to your iPhone, iPod, or iPad. I listen to my favorite podcasts on my ipad. If you look for it in iTunes, it looks like this.
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Now here are some ways to add decorate for winter.
BOWL FULL OF LEMONS
Lemons are so pretty, and add a lovely soft scent to your home. This is a great addition to your winter decor. I’m not sure how ‘wintery’ they are, but Kelly in California uses them in winter. I will use any excuse to have lemons sitting out on my counter top. Great idea! I like lemons since they will transition well into spring which I’m going to talk about tomorrow.
PINE CONES
Yes pine cones make me think of winter. They are great to add to a bowl, to potpourri, really you can use them a lot of different ways.
You can bleach them also. CLICK HERE FOR Yonne’s INSTRUCTIONS.
You can even use pinecones to make these awesome firestarters.
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For directions on how to create these pine-cone fire starters CLICK HERE.
DEER ANTLERS
I love using deer antlers or ‘sheds’. The deer shed antlers and we find them in the pasture all the time. I’m not sure how they break off, but they sometimes do.
ORCHIDS
I love orchids and this photo from Stone Gable, makes me really, really want one. I have heard the secret to keeping the blooms is to add artificial blooms when the real ones die. No one will probably know but you. Orchids also transition well into spring.
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BOXWOODS
I love, love, love boxwoods for winter decor. I use them all over my house in the large and small size. They are so pretty. Every time I get them in my shop, they sell out right away.
GREENERY
I also grab branches from the shrubs in my yard. Here in Texas, most things stay green all winter. This is a nice transition to spring.
COLOR
I love adding some color to my home after Christmas so things don’t feel so dull.
NEUTRALS
You can also go the other direction and add more white to your home in winter. I love using furry pillows and throws. They are fun and look so cozy.
LIGHTS
Little battery operated string lights are great for winter after the tree comes down. I have a friend who uses a large strand of string lights in her loft apartment. It’s gorgeous against the old brick wall. It looks like a super hip restaurant.
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Great suggestions. I LOVE using the fairy lights, actually all year round. They just make me happy 🙂
Good ideas! What channel is the show on tonight?
Hey Jan, it’s on DIY Network at 8:00pm CST. Can’t wait to see her work!
Thanks Ginger!
I really like those bleached pinecones, I need to try my hand at making some.
I think the cozy, still winter look, like Elvis, has left the building! I’m using the air conditioner now, so bowls of citrus sound great to me. I know the antler sheds look great for fall and winter, and the best time to find them is after the rutting season is over, which is usually when hunting season is over, depending on where you live. That’s when the dear start rubbing their antlers on trees and fences to get them off. You have to find them quickly, because the dear and other animals, like coyotes like to gnaw on them like a dog with a bone. They’re a good source of calcium. You can google to see when that time is in your particular area along with ideas on making “shed traps”. Happy shed hunting!
Ginger
I love using the lights on my patio during the spring, sunned and fall. Fabulous!
Great ideas–I’m always crazy about pinecones….
I’m a huge fan of lemons, too! And wish I had a field to find deer antlers! I have deer who come into our years from surrounding woods, but never leave me “antler gifts”…they usually take things like my hosta blooms and tulips!
I love listening to your voices as I read your posts! What a wonderful addition to your site?
Speaking of pine cones, I’ve inherited a HUGE one from my mother-in-law’s estate which came from the forest range floor in California. I have it in a wooden dough bowl since the Fall season. It is BEAUTIFUL!!!
But, I too, am getting a yearning toward Spring?
Your home is so lovely. Boxwoods and live plants are what I am gathering at the moment. Thank you for such enjoyable reading and pictures.
As always, lovely post. I am also beginning to get spring fever. I change draperies with winter and summer – so I am thinking of which ones will go up. Love your blog and many thanks for all you do.
Great post thanks for sharing.
Anita, I am strolling through your beautiful book again, letting it remind me of what I have that can work well with French Country here in Texas. You know that is a sign of a great book when you visit and visit again for inspiration! Thank you for that! Noooo- I was offline yesterday— I am going to see if I can find your episode somewhere. Congratulations for getting on TV – I know that it will be just the beginning!
Thanks so much Ginni! You made my day!!
Some great ideas shared in this article, thanks for your hard work.
Love the orchids! Love your style, just beautiful!!
I am loving the podcast. I can’t remember which episode but on one of them you mentioned our favorite site to buy wonderful soft and cozy throws. What site was that?
I think it was Soft Surroundings Sandee. https://www.softsurroundings.com/
Loved all the great ideas. Thanks for sharing your talents with us!
Thank you for your wonderful ideas!
You have shared some wonderful ideas. Thank you
I know I am a bit late but I have just discovered your fantastic write up with some great ideas. I will keep these in mind for this Christmas 2019. I absolutely adore the pine cones and the deer antlers or sheds are super as well.
I have now bookmarked the web page so I can visit on a regular basis for ideas.
Once again thank you for sharing.