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Creating A Cozy Winter Mantel

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Christmas decorations are all put away! 

The house is clean although I'm sure I'll be vacuuming Fraser Fir needles for months to come. They seem to appear out of nowhere.

I love that fresh, clean look that comes after several months of nonstop holiday decorating. It's nice to have a breather and refresh your nest…moving things around and organizing.

 

I am so excited to be participating with 24 other bloggers in The Scoops Creating A Cozy Home Tour. The entire schedule is below with a BLINDS.com GIVEAWAY!

 

I've never really decorated for winter, but was up for the challenge! I didn't spend a dime to create my winter mantel.  

Creating a Cozy Winter Mantel with Our Southern Home

 Mantels are such an easy part of the home to decorate for seasonal changes or just to decorate on a whim! I encourage you to challenge yourself and create a new look. Start by shopping your own home. That's what I did here. 

Creating a cozy winter family room with Our Southern Home

I knew that I wanted to use a newly painted thrift store chalkboard. The green in the frame blends well with the landscape painting. 

I took an old glass cylinder from a craft store and filled it with 2 boxes of Epson Salt from the potting shed. We use it on ferns in the summer. The salts mimic snow. I then cut twigs from the woods and arranged them in the cylinder. I cut and trimmed them along the way to lean more towards the center of the mantel.

Creating a Cozy Winter Mantel with Our Southern Home

 Don't laugh all of you seasoned Silhouette Cameo users, but I created my first cutting  project with these snowflakes cut with white card-stock. I am so excited to learn to do more with it!  I just hung the snowflakes on the branches. Now, I have a simple snowflake tree.

The white “snow balls” were created with extra Styrofoam balls from other projects. I wrapped them with leftover white fluffy yarn from a baby blanket knitting project. The pine cones are simply from the woods.

Creating a Cozy Winter Mantel with Our Southern Home

 The writing on the chalkboard is freehand.  I sat in front of the computer and used a picture on Pinterest for inspiration. 

Creating a Cozy Winter Mantel with Our Southern Home

 

Also on OSH!  Country Christmas Breakfast Room

Creating a Cozy Winter Mantel with Our Southern Home

 I finished the left side off with a couple of faux books wrapped in burlap, mercury glass candle holders and a small white pitcher of dried hydrangeas from the summer garden.

Creating a Cozy Winter Mantel with Our Southern Home

 

Creating a Cozy Winter Mantel with Our Southern Home

 

Creating a Cozy Winter Mantel with Our Southern Home

 We are very much home bodies. Our favorite thing to do on the weekends together as a family is to curl up in here by the wood burning fire and watch shows on the DVR or movies. The kids love to make S'mores for us all. Home is where family memories are created, and I'd rather be here than anywhere else.

Creating a Cozy Winter Mantel with Our Southern Home

 

Creating a Cozy Winter Mantel with Our Southern Home

 

Creating a Cozy Winter Mantel with Our Southern Home

 

Thanks so much for stopping by! I'd love to hear how you cozy up your home for winter!

Be sure to visit the other 24 blogs below for fabulous inspiration!

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Thanks for joining us on the home tour. Enter the giveaway below for a chance to win one of two $100 BLINDS.COM Gift Certificates. We will have two winners!!

 

 
Please join the rest of the blogs on the 
Creating a Cozy Home Tour
 

Monday, January 13th

Tuesday, January 14th


Wednesday, January 15th

Thursday, January 16th


Friday,  January 17th

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Link Parties that OSH parties at on occasion!

Monday:  Between Naps on the Porch

Tuesday:  The Scoop at Cedar Hill Farmhouse and Inspire Me Party at A Stroll Thru Life, Setting for Four – Project Inspire{d} 

Wednesday:   Savvy Southern Style

Thursday:   From My Front Porch to Yours, 52 Mantels, Home and Garden Thursday at A Delightsome Life ,No Minimalist Here

Friday:  French Country Cottage, My Repurposed Life, Miss Mustard Seed Furniture Friday, Common Ground, The Charm of Home, Rooted in Thyme,Imparting Grace, Keep Calm and Link Up,  at the picket fence – Inspiration Fridays,  My Romantic Home – Show and Tell Friday,  Craftberry Bush – Inspiration Gallery Friday,  SnapCreativity – Show and Tell 

Also on OSH!  Simple Fall to Halloween Porch
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    • Christy says

      That is strange, Lorraine! So sorry for your problems. I appreciate you letting me know. What browser are you using? I sometimes have that issue when visiting sites and it means my cache is full. Have you tried clearing/deleting cache/history? let me know!!! That usually works for me. I’m not seeing any blog problems. ~Christy

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    • Christy says

      Thanks so much, Anita! It really is a cozy room! I have really enjoyed touring with The Scoop Group! I really appreciate the opportunity. ~Christy

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  3. Angela says

    Your home is so warm!! I love how you used things you already had to make it so cozy! So glad I was able to be a part of the tour with you!!
    ~Angela

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    • Christy says

      Thanks so much, Angela! I love shopping our own home when changing things up! So fun touring with you as well!!! ~Christy

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    • Christy says

      Thanks so much, Jamie! It was really fun touring with you and the others. I love winter clothing and decor!!! XXOO Christy

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  5. Vanessa says

    Christy I just love your winter-y mantel! The entire room is so, so beautiful and I can see why that would be the spot where everyone would want to hang out. 🙂 I’m so glad we were part of this tour together!
    Vanessa

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    • Christy says

      Thanks you so very much, Vanessa! Winter is such a time for cozy spaces and time cuddling with family! It really was such fun touring with you! XXOO Christy

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    • Christy says

      Thanks bunches, Jennifer! Love candles in the winter. Just makes things so cozy. I love the way the wax drips on those tapers! Fun touring with you as always! ~Christy

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  7. Kellie Loges says

    Christy, love the whole cozy look! The chalkboard gives it a really southern comfy feel…I can’t wait to try a chalkboard project….You have inspired me…Kellie

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    • Christy says

      Thanks so much, Kellie! So enjoying getting to know you. Hope your home is getting repaired without too many hassles. XXOO Christy

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    • Christy says

      Thanks so much, Debbie! The Scoop tours have really been such fun with useful topics!! Have a lovely day!!! ~Christy

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  11. Angie Lawson says

    Christy I absolutely LOVE your fireplace mantle and surround!! So beautiful! I totally agree that memories are made in the home and it can be the happiest place on earth (usually)☺ I just love your home, thank you for the inspiration!! Thanks—♥Angie

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    • Christy says

      Angie, thank you so much for the sweet compliments!!!!! There is just no place like home, especially when filled with family! XXOO Christy

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  12. Pat says

    Christy,
    I love your Winter Mantle, dear one!!!
    Amazing what one can design and create when faced with a challenge!
    Memories of family around the fireplace and S’Mores…gotta’ be a piece of Heaven on Earth!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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    • Christy says

      Thanks so much, Pat! What sweet, heartfelt comments. We are really enjoying the fireplace with our downstairs heat out…waiting on the part to come in. Lots of cuddling with these 20 degree nights! Thanks for stopping by!! XXOO Christy

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  13. Barb says

    I LOVE the snowflakes and that its one of your newest projects on your newest crafting toy. I am jealous, btw. 🙂 What a beautiful mantel. For someone who accepted the challenge of decorating for Winter you sure did nail it. It looks absolutely cozy and welcoming and I’d love to be sitting there with you right now chatting the day away. 🙂 Luv you! xxoo, Barb

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    • Christy says

      Thanks so much, Barb!!! Yes, I am loving my new toy…just finding the time to sit and play with it is a challenge! Such fun touring with you sweet friend! Hugs, Christy

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  15. Yvonne says

    I love being at home in the winter with my family too! All cozy and hunkered down~ What a gorgeous room to gather and stay warm. Your mantel combination is stunning Christy. Pinecones, snowflakes and those gorgeous dried hydrangeas play so nicely together. You have put together a really beautiful place to make family memories!

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    • Christy says

      Thanks, Yvonne! Winter is a favorite season for me. I love the clothes and the decor. It’s a time to nest and cuddle indoors and enjoy your efforts. Such a pleasure touring with you!! XXOO Christy

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  16. Cynthia says

    Christy your mantle is so pretty, the brick on your fireplace is so pretty. I always love seeing y our home and the details. LOVE the olive bucket. Purchased one from Décor Steals and can’t wait t o use it in the new house.

    Cynthia

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    • Christy says

      Thanks so much, Cynthia!!! I bought my olive bucket from Decor Steals as well. Great price! It’s perfect for holding the wood for the fireplace. Thanks for stopping by! XXOO Christy

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    • Christy says

      Thanks so much, Shirley! Mantels are such fun to change with the seasons and holidays. I really had a great time touring with you! Hugs, Christy

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  19. Heidi Colton says

    I love how cozy your mantel looks. We too love to be at home. Where else can you make the best memories? And I love Mercury glass. Been wanting to get some for my home.

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    • Christy says

      Thanks so much, Heidi!!! I adore mercury glass as well. It can go casual or elegant! It doesn’t have to cost a fortune either. Most of mine has come from Target and Pier One. I just saw some in Walmart and Tuesday Morning at great prices! Happy decorating! XXOO Christy

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  20. Cecilia says

    I love it! Mercury glass is one of my favorite things to use and I love that you hand-lettered your chalkboard sign…makes it feel nice and homey!

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    • Christy says

      Thanks so much, Heidi!! I love mercury glass. I just some some beautiful candle holders at Walmart less than $10!!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!! XXOO Christy

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    • Christy says

      I am so sorry I missed your comment! Thanks so very much!!! I am sure you are now ready for spring like me! XXOO Christy

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    • Christy says

      Thanks so much, Mary Alice! There seems to be a lot of wonderful together time in the winter. Have a wonderful week! ~Christy

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  25. Suzy says

    I’m a homebody too, Christy. There’s no place that I’d rather be! You did such a great job on your winter mantel – very, very pretty. You’d never know that you’re Silhouette novice. The snowflakes are adorable. I can just imagine you and your family all snuggled in on a cold winter’s eve. I sure did enjoy partying with you this week at the Cozy Tour!

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    • Christy says

      Thanks so much, Suzy! It was such a fun tour….I just love winter decor and clothes!! I am really having fun learning the Silhouette. ave a great day, friend!! ~Christy

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    • Christy says

      Too funny, Laura!!! There is just something about bringing out the S’mores fixings that transforms them! LOL!! Fun touring with you! XXOO Christy

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  27. Paula says

    I’m with you on home being the best place. I’d also rather be home than anywhere else. I love your winter mantel and cozy area you’ve created for relaxing with your family.

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