Thursday, January 3, 2019

{ Fresh Vintage Style Winter Fireplace Decor }

Whoa this week has flown by...Friday already?! I'm not ready for the weekend because it's going to be busy & I'm still dealing with this dizziness from Thanksgiving...eek! I tried to get all my decor upstairs in order including our little cottage fireplace..I've been looking for a new aka old  one for a little bit now, but just haven't found what I have in mind, so in the meantime I decorated this one!! I love the way in came out, fresh cozy & mixed with lots of vintage antique's we collected. I mean after all your space you call home should show some of both of your personalities whether that's in decor, collections, pictures etc.. Well, we both love vintage  pieces that have stories, charm & that cozy look! I filled this fireplace with lots of items we've collected over the years especially ones that scream winter-ish...if that makes sense ha. I'm sorry sometimes I have a hard time explaining my decor process! I mean things that are heavier, darker or more worn  all give a cozier vibe. Anyways, before I keep babbling & trying to explain to you all, just come see for yourselves below..


It started with me just setting this huge vintage wood toolbox  up here while I was cleaning up Christmas decor..Well I loved the rich worn wood against the white mantel box. I then added the tall candle sticks & of course some wintery blue & cream ticking stripe ribbon..That was about it other than the little vintage antiques like the clock, pipes & vintage books! The farmhouse pillows are from Ikea as well as the large topiaries!


The mix of everything I crave around these months..Simple, fresh, charming & above all cozy.. I forgot to mention above that the white chippy stool with the pillows was a thrifty homemade find.


The black & copper handled buckets the topiary plants are in are from Target years ago..I think I picked them up for like $5 a piece!



The large candlesticks with the yummy vanilla candles add that cozy look especially when we light them at night if we're upstairs enjoying this space! We are real people so the TV isn't covered & yes, the cable box is there! I admit A LOT of our home is staged, but this is an area that isn't. To me it just looks weird without a normal accessory most people use at least a few times a week.. I'm so sorry if it bug you :(.


* The greenery is all faux in the box.



What do you think of this wintery mix of goodies on the fireplace?! I love that it still feels cozy after all the Christmas is put away, because I miss the lights to be honest!  It does help to add things that you love whether you style is modern, farmhouse etc.. Decorate with what you LOVE & skip what's trendy. I remember when cottage/ farmhouse wasn't popular & people would say "Oh my gosh, you like country decor"..You do what's right for you! <3 p="">

Happy Friday!

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{ Thrifty Cozy Cabin Winter Wood Coffee Table }

Happy LATE Thursday, pals! Thanks for dropping back in on the blog!! I've been a bit MIA trying to get everything in order for the New Year & also tending to my health issues while going to doctor appointments etc.. If we're being completely honest, I've been a complete disaster mentally & physically. It's the worst feeling...One thing I always do is try & cozy our little cottage home up. This past weekend one of my mom's dog rescue pals pegged her off to an old rustic table & oh my gosh...I'm in L O V E! You guys know that we change things out all the time but honestly this time I think this beauty is here to stay for a bit!! I've been slowly adding wood toned vintage pieces to the upper living room space to add warmth & texture, especially since it's winter now. I know the white trend is in full swing but I'm bored with it, so I'm going "cozy warm" at least for now.  I mean once summer hits I might paint this piece white...for now the knobs match the vintage dresser that was once my dad's as a boy { my mom refinished it } & I love it! I added tons of layering & texture ,and this big HEAVY coffee table added just what I was craving. Come see more on this free thrifty find below...


I loved that the nice couple we picked this from had a story on it! The husband gave it a makeover & actually cut it down, added the faux drawer etc.. I'll get a better picture soon of the planked top...but boy was it heavy! I love how chunky it is!


This candle & it's simple packaging are soooo yummy & warming! The white porcelain  pitcher was a vintage find from my mom!


These are my favorite winter greens & if I could I would have went out & picked some from our property because we have a bunch, but the conditions weren't great today & I couldn't risk a fall..I love these winter blueberry greens!


I dislike those lanterns under there, but needed something quick for this photo-shoot. I think some cozy cream or white pillows will looks nice! I need some white to balance out all the rich tones! The white knobs will stay & I love how they pickup from the dresser to back left! I added the vintage wood crate for height [ thanks to Mark's recommendation late last night ] & just added a vintage inspired Kate Spade mug, yummy glass maple candle & some DIY coasters.



I added a bunch of ticking stripe accents to add to the winter berries & the throw pillows!


I hope you loved this cozy post & our new furniture piece! What furniture pieces do you crave during the winter months? Chunkier pieces? Wood? Let me know down below, I love hearing from you!

Happy Thursday!

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