The Softer Side Of Winter In A Farmhouse Dining Room
Would you agree if I said that winter is pretty much a harsh time of year? Depending upon where you live, that is. Here in North Carolina, we don’t have it nearly as rough as many of you do, but we do get our fair share of freezing cold temps, snow, ice and gray days. Lots of gray days.
When I decorated my dining room for Christmas, I didn’t use the cheery green and red, like I did in the rest of the house. I kept the colors softer in here by using pale, frosty greens and shades of gray. Then, when transitioning the room from Christmas to winter, I decided to counteract the season’s harshness by keeping the same softer-side vibe going.
I was actually inspired by the centerpiece that I placed on my table for Christmas. It already fit it with my winter’s theme, so I left it just as it was.
I added more of the frosty greens and whites throughout the room, starting with the sideboard and the vintage shelf above it. I just love this shade of green!
I made the easiest wreath in the history of ever to display above the shelf. I simply sprayed a grapevine wreath with one coat of white paint and then poked pieces of an artificial greenery bush, that I had cut apart, into the wreath. Done. I think the wreath can stay in place all the way through the summer!
Down on the surface of the sideboard, I filled a large white container with artificial birch sticks and added my set of iron scales. Simple and easy – that’s what I’m all about this winter!
Each side of the scales contains a frosty green candle ring with a vintage Kosta Boba snowball tea light candle holder nestled into it.
The plates that I had put into the baskets below the hanging lanterns for Christmas were replaced by glass vases filled with eucalyptus and more of the same artificial greenery that I used on my wreath.
Across the other side of the room, I replaced the Christmas wreath on the mirror with a hanging wicker wall basket filled with more eucalyptus and added a super simple little vignette to the top of the chest.
Thank you for stopping by today! I hope you enjoyed my take on the softer side of winter. How about in your neck of the woods – is winter harsh where you live? Or are you one of the fortunate ones who lives in a nice warm and sunny climate year round. Color me jealous, if you are!
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Everything looks so cozy and neat. Love it.
Beautiful!! And I think you’re right! The wreath will go with any season! Thanks for sharing with us at Share the Wealth Sundays!
I love that you decorate for winter. I do the same as I hate the dullness of the house after taking down the Christmas decorations. Here in Ohio we have colder temperatures and more snow and ice than you do in North Carolina; so my take on decorations is to use snow and ice. I use pine branches sparkling with ice and snow flakes with their iridescent twinkle to decorate our home. It creates a lovely Christmas time transition from the brights lights and bold colors.
Every one of your rooms is very lovely. I look forward to seeing your next decorating challenge.
I love everything about your room! I was especially happy to see you left your deer out. I decided to leave mine out for the winter.
Your farmhouse decor is stunning. Your dining room is gorgeous and love the shelf. Thank you for sharing at Dishing it and Digging it link party.
I really like the idea and look of the frosty greens. It is a great transitional color. Somewhere between winter and spring.
Beautiful room, just calls you to come in and relax.
I am a huge fan of the frosty greens too!
Love the warmth of your winter ideas.
Love your Simple, Farmhouse style!! Beautiful home!!!
I absolutely love the look of your winter decor, especially the frosty greens! Thanks for the inspiration. I’m going to try and make a wreath like yours this weekend.
I’m going to make that wreath for myself. Project- whoop! Easy and inexpensive are what I love! Next up, the hanging lanterns on boards- love those too! Thanks for the winter inspiration!
Suzy, it’s all so beautiful. I am swooning over your wood lanterns hung on shutters with wire baskets – love this idea.
Your dining room is stunning! It looks so cozy and warm.
Love, love, love your dining room table!
I love your dining room! I see several ideas that I can try in mine. Thanks for inspiring me!
I really love what you’ve done with your dining room! Great ideas and inspiration!! Everything looks fantastic-LOVE your style. Thank you!
It was 77* here in Arkansas today! Not the norm for us, but a nice break from the usual cold weather. I like the softer look in the dining room. Thanks for sharing .
Suzy, Love your winter décor. I follow your blog daily and love everything you do in your home. I especially love the way you have displayed your lanterns on each side of the buffett. Did you make these yourself, if so do you have a tutorial on it.
Thank you, Linda! You can find the directions for the lantern displays at this link: http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/diy-hanging-lantern-tutorial/
LOVE this dining room!!!!