Decorating your home after Christmas can be a struggle. At first glance, a winter aesthetic seems barren and uninviting, which can seep into your home decor. But, I’m here to tell you that there are plenty of winter home decor ideas and non-Christmas winter decorations that are gorgeous and give you that cozy feeling of “hygge”.
Oh, and did I mention that every single one is upcycled or repurposed? Talk about thrifty hygge!
Such as my DIY winter wreath, which started as a plain Christmas wreath!
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Or this upcycled steamer pot insert. Yes, a steamer pot insert!
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To create a cozy home after the holidays and through the winter, there are certain winter elements that I’m personally drawn to:
- Metal and tarnished silver,
- Nature’s bounty: Pine cones, blue-green foliage (think juniper and blue spruce), sweetgum balls, etc.;
- Neutral plaids and nubby knits;
- Combining “hard” and “soft” together.
If the last one confounds you, here’s what I mean- think fluffy cotton boll branches in a rusty milk pail. Delicate snowflakes on scratchy tree bark.
Or my version with a chippy, rusty tote filled with delicate milk glass vases and pussy willow branches.
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Since January decorations confound many of us, I decided that a collection of upcycling and DIY ideas for a winter aesthetic was in order!
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And while I personally love more colorful decor in general, winter is, biologically, a time of slumber and regeneration. So neutral hues of white, blue, and brown lend itself to that slow, cozy concept- as demonstrated by my Hygge candles here.
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I hope some of these ideas for non-Christmas winter decorations that use repurposed vintage items, thrift store treasures, and nature’s bounty provide some much needed inspiration for January and February.
Winter Decor Ideas and Non-Christmas Winter Decorations
Moral of the story? Winter decor is completely DOABLE- and can be done really inexpensively, to boot!
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I really do love all of the nature/yard elements combined with unusual vintage (or thrifted) pieces. Just check toxicity to pets/children of anything you bring inside first!
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Turns out, repurposing and upcycling ideas for a winter aesthetic is easier and more plentiful than I thought!
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Speaking of winter decor ideas and feeling cozy, my first book is out! And it’s FULL of crafting ideas with flannel- I hope you’ll check it out!
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Speaking of flannel, if you enjoyed these upcycling ideas for non-Christmas winter decorations, then you may also enjoy this DIY draft stopper, too. Keep the cold out and the cozy in, flannel-style!
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Sarah Ramberg is the owner of Sadie Seasongoods, a website that celebrates all things secondhand. From upcycling ideas and thrifted decor to vintage-centric travel itineraries, Sadie Seasongoods is a one-stop shop for anyone who loves thrifting and approachable repurposing ideas. Sarah is also the author of “Crafting with Flannel” and has been featured in numerous media outlets and magazines.
I love every one of these! Excellent!
Thanks, Denise! I had a blast putting it together. 🙂
I Love them all also. Great ideas with natural elements.
Thanks so much- me, too!
Thanks for putting me in the winter decorating mood and for sharing my silver and milk glass.
You are so welcome- I just love the two of them together now!
Thank you so much including my Winter Front Porch decor in this awesome roundup! Pinning and sharing!
Thanks for sharing them with me!!!
I saw a couple ideas that I may try myself!
They’re pretty awesome, right??
OMG! You found some AMAZING inspiration!! LOVE that wreath & so many more!! :o)
Thanks, girl!! I was always kind of “meh” when it comes to winter decor, but mannnnn, there are some GREAT ideas out there!!
Wonderful decorating ideas! My favorites are the basket full of pinecones and the silver acorns! 🙂 Thanks for bringing to Throwback Thursday! 🙂
Thanks, Linda!
Oh my goodness all of these ideas are so stinking cute!! Absolutely adore the sleigh/toboggan bench. Thank you so much for sharing with us over at The Creative Circle link party. See ya next week 🙂
Thanks so much for hosting!
Thanks so much, I’ll be there!
Thanks for the toboggan bench love!! It is truly one of my favorite projects to date & it’s functionality is perfect as well!
You are so welcome- it was definitely one of the most popular projects in the round-up!!
Great round up of projects! Some I have pinned myself and others . . .such a fun find 🙂 Thanks for sharing on Snickerdoodle Sunday! Pinning and tweeting to share! Have a great week Sarah!
Thanks, Laurie!
Sarah, thank you so so much for including my jars in this round up! Love all the ideas!
Thanks, Katrin!!
There are so many wonderful ideas for inspiration, the snowflakes under glass are wonderful, the sled for a stool, great!!
Thank you for visiting to share your lovely blog this week on OMHGWW!!
Hope you have a great week!
Karren
Oh My Heartsie Girl♥
Great roundup of winter projects Sarah! My favorite? the coasters! I love everything flannel!
gail
Oh, me, too- I did several flannel projects myself this year and everyone wanted more!!!
I wandered over from Work it Wednesday. These are all great ideas!
Thanks so much, Angela!
So many beautiful ideas here! I’m not sure which to pick first! Thanks for sharing with us on Merry Monday!
Thanks, Megan!!
I loved all your projects and how you rescued some thrifty finds. You are my kind of girl
Thanks so much!
These are some really cute winter decorating projects! Thank you for sharing with us over at the Welcome Home Wednesdays Link Party!
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Thanks so much, Lisa!!
So much inspiration here! Love those painted frames the most though.
Thank you!! It was a really fun round-up of ideas to put together.
Hi, I love this post, Sarah! SO MANY really beautiful ideas for Winter Decor! I really love the peach basket you put your arrangement in, too. It reminds me of one my grandmother had when I was a little girl (100 years ago!–not quite, but almost.) It had been fitted with wheels and a handle and she used it as a grocery carrier! How cool is that for up-cycling in the 1940’s? Anyway, is yours really a peach basket and where did you get it? If you don’t mind my asking.
I actually got it at a thrift store so I don’t know its origins. BUT – I do live in South Carolina so the likelihood that it once held peaches is pretty strong. 🙂 I see them at thrift stores around here all the time.
So many wonderful ideas! I love repurposing items, especially for chic decor. Thanks for including my light globes too.
very clean look! Love it