It is so bizarre to be typing 2023 already, but it's that time of year to charge forward into the new year. There is something so rewarding about bringing out all the stops for holiday decorating, but then starting fresh in the new year. This year for my winter decor I will be incorporating more wood tones, brass, shades of deep green and blue. I love to add a few new pieces as a base to start the season. In doing this it offers a clean slate to incorporate and mix-in vintage elements and it really helps those classic pieces shine. I absolutely love the mix of brass and warm wood tones for winter. I think the shimmer adds such a beautiful, cozy glow. I have been seeing lots of the ...
Plaid on Plaid on Plaid Christmas Bedroom
For some reason I always envision that my Christmas bedroom needs to mimic Kevin McCallister's parents bedroom. I love the deep red and green tones, the plaid and the stunning wallpaper. This year, I believe our bedroom gives that same cozy feeling, with more a more modern feel. Don't worry, there are lots of vintage elements sprinkled throughout too. Plaid This bedspread was a huge inspiration for this bedroom, it had all of the perfect colors for my room. It included the deep greens and the soft blues that coordinate with our Sea Salt (SW) walls. The bedspread also has a soft, cozy furry side too, which will be perfect all winter long. A winter bedroom is not complete until you have ...
Three Simple Winter Decor Ideas
Winter can sometimes be that awkward season after the high of the holidays. Often times I think many take down their Christmas decor and are left with a bare naked feeling. Winter decor to the rescue and it does not have to be complicated! Here are three simple ways to incorporate winter touches throughout your home during these snowy, spectacular months. 1. Add ice skates to a wreath Ice skates are such a universal winter decor staple. They are so easy to find and relatively inexpensive. I find many of mine out at garage sales for a few bucks a pair. For this simple idea, I used string to tie a pair of antique ice skates to a wintry wreath. Ice skates are wonderful for holiday ...
Flannel, Candles, and Fur – the Essentials for a Cozy Winter Bedroom
Tonight's windchill is -38, you read that right. Sometimes I feel like we live in an unique version of Mars on Earth here in North Dakota. Having a cozy bedroom to snuggle up on these blistery, cold nights is necessary! This year I have three go-to tips for a quaint, winter bedroom that will give you all the cozy feels. Flannel Nothing is more nostalgic for me than soft flannel sheets in the winter. My mom used to switch out our sheets as soon as the first snow fall hit the ground and it was the best way to keep your bed extra warm on those winter nights. I keep the tradition alive for my entire family and I often switch out patterns each year. This year I did this fun candy stripe ...
Sledding Party
Do you remember those days, those days when you listened to the radio to determine if school was canceled because of the copious amount of snow on the ground? Once you determined is was a SNOW DAY, you made plans to build the best snow fort, make snow angels, have a snowball fight and most importantly SLED! I do remember these days and they were glorious! No matter how cold it was, we would head out to sled down our driveway or clean a path among the many pine trees so we could get the most speed. Once you were done sledding, nothing was better than a warm meal and toasty drink of hot cocoa. This sledding party is just that - a hearty lunch after a full day of sledding. I decided to ...
The Vintage Hunt – January Edition
I met a follower this Fall that literally said to me, "I'm hunting here at this flea market asking myself what would Courtney buy!" So I thought it would be fun to put together a list each month of items that you may want to add to your hunt list as you venture out to garage sales, flea markets, estate sales, and antique shops. This month's list centers around winter decor - winter greens, bright whites, and cozy textures. After the holidays it can be a little disheartening to put away all the Christmas charm, so these pieces are critical to keeping our spirits bright in January. 1. Sleds I'm starting with my favorite of the entire list! I love to pick up vintage sleds ...
