I didn’t intend on making a winter wreath this year…but the thrifting fairies clearly had different plans. During the holidays, one of my local thrift stores had an abundance of plain, beat up Christmas wreaths. I had already made a Christmas wreath, but decided to nab one for future use.Read more ›
Winter Decorations Inside the Industrial Light Fixtures
December 20, 2018 · By · 39 Comments
Even though I’ve already made waterless snow globes before, I wanted to make a NEW version. You see, I found these industrial light fixtures (or jelly jar lights) at my Habitat ReStore and thought they’d be wonderfully upcycled into snow globes. But instead of making Christmas ones, I wanted to create winter decorations instead.Read more ›
Christmas Tree Baskets Upcycled Two Different Ways
December 2, 2018 · By · 13 Comments
Earlier this year, long before I was even THINKING about holiday projects, I found this set of nesting Christmas tree baskets. As I mulled over different makeover ideas, I realized they could be used as Christmas table decor in December, but continue on into the New Year as winter wonderland decorations.Read more ›
Blue Christmas Decor or Winter Decor with a Wooden Sled
January 18, 2018 · By · 17 Comments
When I spotted this wooden sled at Goodwill, the calendar read May and our southern summer was beginning to rear its ugly, sweaty head. I tossed it in my cart and filed it away as a Christmas project for later that year. Well, wouldn’t you know it, but Christmas came and went…and the sled was still collecting dust in my garage. That’s when I decided to ditch the red and green for icy blue and silver, to transform the sled into blue Christmas decor that would also work as winter decor.Read more ›
Fireplace Decor with Upcycled Flannel Shirts on a Firewood Holder
January 12, 2017 · By · 33 Comments
Here we are- in JANUARY- with the holidays behind us and a new year before us. And in my constant quest for cozy home decor during the winter months, I decided that some fireplace decor was in order. Specifically…a firewood holder or fireplace log holder that had been given a cozy makeover using some flannel shirts from the thrift store.Read more ›
Winter Decor Ideas and Non Christmas Winter Decorations for Hyggelig
January 21, 2016 · By · 53 Comments
Decorating your home after Christmas can be a struggle. At first glance, winter seems barren and uninviting, which can seep into your home decor. But…I’m here to tell you that there are plenty of winter decor ideas and non-Christmas winter decorations that are gorgeous and give you that cozy feeling of “hyggelig”.
Winter Wonderland Tote Bag with Vintage Doily Snowflakes
November 20, 2014 · By · 32 Comments
I decided to spruce up a plain, navy blue tote bag I had found during one of my thrifting adventures. Truthfully, I didn’t NEED another tote bag- let’s face it, who really does?- but it was in great shape, and at $2.99, it was the perfect candidate for embellishment. This post contains affiliate links for your crafting convenience.Read more ›
