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Those are the months we should all go on a cruise together, the dark, frigid weeks of winter.

I recently got an email asking about advice for decorating from January till spring.  All I know is what I do and I can assure you I don’t have any January-Spring rubbermaid bins full of cute decorating stuff.  Out with the heavy Christmas decor and in with the…?

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Here’s what I find myself focusing on:

  • crisp
  • white
  • clean
  • sparse
  • natural
  • fresh
  • warm

For the most part, in January, I’m focusing more on taking things out of my house.  I remove a few pillows, clear off some of the tablescapes and freshen up the mantle.

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I use shells and starfish all year around so those are sitting out already. In the winter I make it a point to set around little hats that I remember my boys wearing {stuffed with tissue paper so they stand on their own}.  And I welcome gloves and scarves laid out on tables ready for the grabbing.  My boys know their fake uggs {fuggs?} can sit in front of the fireplace.  Lastly, I make sure we have a good supply of candles.

What about you, do you have any winterized decor?

Read more about Kimba’s Winter Decor and Melissa at The Inspired Room has a bunch of Winter Decorating Ideas with a Linky for your viewing pleasure!

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Two winners for the Vintage Pearl Giveaway:

The Topiary Lady

Vanessa: thestitcherbee {no blog I emailed you!}

Oh my word I forgot to announce: The Winners for the DaySpring Bag Giveaways–email me ladies telling me if you want this bag or this bag!

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Elisabeth @ Lambie-Pie

Tidymom

Ashley’s Thrifty Living

Little Mama

Susie @Hillcrest Acres