Un-Decking the Halls: Winter-Inspired Decor

Every year after I take down my Christmas & holiday decor, the house looks empty. And kind of sad, really. Where once stood festively-adorned trees, bright lights and shiny bulbs now stands...well, bare spaces.

I've since realized you don't have to go 'cold turkey' on your cold-weather decor. While you may not be decking the halls with boughs of holly and red bows in January and February, you can most certainly add some winter whimsy.

Here's a picture of my mantel, where I swapped Christmas garland for season-appropriate decorations.

Glass vases and bowls filled with sugar make a snowy landscape
for candles, twigs and other winter-inspired decor. 

The key is to keep it simple and light: a few candles, a few twigs and other nature-inspired decor will set the tone. Even a bowl brimming with a combination of these items  will add some cool vibes:

• Pinecones
• Twigs & sticks
• Greenery
• Moss
• Rocks or stones
• And, even fresh fruit: lemons, pears, grapefruit and more are in season during the winter months

Bundle up and take a walk through the park or even your own backyard to see what's available. Or, if your access to nature is limited, take a trip to your local flower shop to see what they have on hand.

I found a fantastic collection of festive winter arrangements - 23 of them! - on Sunset.com. The photos here will inspire you to forage unique wintery & woodsy items for your home.

Fruit: it's not just for eating any more, but rather, decor!
One of 23 easy winter decor ideas, courtesy of Sunset.com. 

Enjoy!