after Christmas mantle

Happy winter all!

The Christmas rush, gift wrapping and entertaining are over.
 Now, it's time to relax and enjoy the snow and cold weather.

The secret to my relaxation is to decorate,

 so

I began a redo,

a

smooth transition of my mantle.

The artwork set the mood and I couldn't wait to hang it.

See, it's a Christmas gift from me.  During one of my many Christmas shopping sprees, I spotted this piece of artwork at HomeGoods.  Yes, it was a bargain and my personality. I tried  soooo hard to stay focus but if you know me ......  you know the rest of the story.

Take a look at a pretty view in my dinning room. 

Are you ready for more snow?

My inspiration comes from natural and a little glitz

The birds were hanging on my white Christmas tree,

 but I feel they have a winter effect hanging from the branches.

Pine cones represent both winter and Christmas.

  I also use these around Thanksgiving.

It's a lot of fun shopping in your own home?

another in house find

Love this water can.  It's one of my favorite pieces.

You will find it somewhere in my home year round.

How pretty!

Enjoy your winter. 



Thanks for stopping by the Houz

Susan



Celebrating the season

Christmas greetings from the Houz...

So glad you are here as we celebrate the holiday with our white tree  adorned with white lights and snowy pine cones. The holiday excitement begins with a trimmed tree and ALL the gifts under and around  it. 

Oh what fun it is as we anticipate the joy of family members gathering to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Here it is.. trimmed and I'm loving it.

Colorful and shimmering ornaments purchased at the end of the season. 

Couple of years ago, I decorated a birthday party in January and used these pine cones to reflect a wintry scene.  This year I decided to adorn my tree with the pine cones .. a little natural look. Surprised at how they attach to the branches without ornament hangers.

I have a passion for my birds.  They really compliment the ornaments. At least two birds on the tree.

I added my white roped ornaments and poinsettia clips creating a little inspiration.  Another sale at the end of the season.  Best time to add to your collection.

White bird definitely makes a statement.

Eye catching white feather wreath displayed on a ladder. A target find last year. Target is a great place to shop after Christmas. Check out the reindeer.

Sharing also a festive vignette on my beverage cart.  Snow flurries and ornaments demonstrate winter wonderland.

Thanks for stopping by the Houz and hope you were inspired.

Susan @  MiMi'z Houz