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January 5, 2017

Cozy Winter Mantel

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First of all, if you are hoping over from Town and Country Living, thanks for stopping by! I’m excited to show you our Cozy Winter Mantel. We have been verrrrry slowly taking down our Christmas decor over the past few weeks. Typically we take it all down New Years Day and it’s all packed away swiftly. But this year it’s been a gradual process and for the first time ever I decided to leave up some winter decor throughout the downstairs. After all, we will have snow on the ground so it only make sense to keep a few things up.

Cozy Winter Mantel

 Cozy Winter Mantel filled with winter white decor and decorative trees

I love the look of winter white through January and even February. With a dusting of snow outside and temperatures in the teens, we are enjoying this very cozy space every day.

 Cozy Winter Mantel with winter white soft cream tones.

I bought this beautiful watercolor pillow from Ms. Craftberry Bush a few years ago and it always makes its way into our seasonal decor. I love it so much.

Decorating a Mantel Around a TV

Decorating a mantel with a TV - Learning how to decorate around the distraction with simple touches

Decorative trees are one of my very favorite things to bring out during Christmas and I’m so happy that they easily work into winter decor. Placing them on pedestals gives them height and adds dimension.

 Cozy Winter Mantel

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DIY Decorative Trees

DIY Decorative Winter Trees

You can learn how to make the Wood Biscuit Tree and the White Coffee Filter Tree on the blog and the pinecone tree is from Michaels!

 Cozy Winter Mantel with basket and logs

 

Winter White Decorations

 Cozy Winter Mantel - love the soft winter white decor against the stone fireplace.

We have the fireplace on every second we are home and I couldn’t love this cozy space any more. I’m so glad I decided to transition into winter this year because I just wasn’t ready to go with a completely blank slate! I’m going to enjoy my trees and greenery just a little bit longer!

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Up next is Krista from The Happy Housie! I love her take on a winter mantel. Hop on over to her blog to keep seeing Winter Decor inspiration! 

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About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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Filed Under: ALL POSTS, Christmas, Our Current Home, Our Home Projects, Seasonal Decor & Crafts, Seasonal Home Tours, Winter

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Comments

  1. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    January 5, 2017 at 4:54 am

    Taryn, I love your use of cozy neutrals for the winter season. Great idea to display the trees on pedestals or candlesticks to create height! Lucy’s watercolor pillow is beautiful. I can always spot her handiwork when I see it. It works perfect with your winter mantel vignette. Thanks for organizing today’s hop!

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  2. Cristina says

    January 5, 2017 at 9:41 am

    Love everything Lucy’s
    That knitted bucket is beautiful….

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  3. Lauren Shaver says

    January 5, 2017 at 10:58 am

    So pretty, Taryn! I remember way back when you made those little wooden biscuit trees and they’re still one of my favorites of yours. Loving how cozy this is.

    Reply
  4. Ardith says

    January 5, 2017 at 11:34 am

    Happy New Year, Taryn! Your winter mantel is perfection, so cozy and welcoming. Thank you for sharing it. Cheers, Ardith

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  5. Hope says

    January 5, 2017 at 12:37 pm

    Looks so warm and cozy. I love all the nice textures going on in this mantle display. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Kelly Elko says

    January 5, 2017 at 1:07 pm

    Hi Taryn! I love your cozy mantel and the cute cotton ball garland! So much gorgeous texture – stay warm!

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  7. paige.rose says

    January 5, 2017 at 11:25 pm

    Such a gorgeous fireplace in itself! The size is amazing & I love the rustic wood trees / candlesticks!

    Happy Friday!

    Paige.Rose
    from
    http://www.TheQuaintSanctuary.blogspot.com

    Reply
  8. Stephanie @ Casa Watkins Living says

    January 6, 2017 at 8:36 am

    So beautiful! Loving the garland!

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    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      January 6, 2017 at 11:30 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  9. Rebecca says

    January 6, 2017 at 11:22 am

    I love that knitted bucket; where did you get it? I really like how you have the garland draped across the mantel as well.

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    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      January 6, 2017 at 11:30 am

      Thank you! The basket is from Michaels this season!

      Reply
      • Rebecca says

        January 6, 2017 at 2:32 pm

        Thanks! I wonder if I’ll get lucky and my local store still have one; we’ll see.

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  10. Krista says

    January 6, 2017 at 7:32 pm

    So pretty Taryn! I love the idea of putting your trees up on pedestals!! I have never thought of that – totally brilliant!! Thank you for organizing this great little hop!

    Reply
  11. Amy says

    January 9, 2017 at 6:19 pm

    Love it all! Where did you get your garland?

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    • Amy says

      January 9, 2017 at 6:22 pm

      Ok, I just zoomed in…is it cottton balls?

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      • Taryn Whiteaker says

        January 9, 2017 at 8:21 pm

        Yes it is! I just threaded them on regular thread :)

        Reply
  12. Denise says

    January 29, 2017 at 5:23 pm

    Can you share the dimensions of the fireplace??? We are putting one in our basement right now and would love a reference point! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      January 29, 2017 at 5:28 pm

      Hi! The bottom of the hearth is 112″ wide, and it’s 20″ tall by 20″ deep. Our ceilings are 9′ tall, if that helps at all!

      Reply

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