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January 19, 2017 by: Ashley Greenwood

Simple Winter Decorating Ideas & My Grandpa’s Table

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Today I’m sharing the story of my grandfather’s table and how I used Simple Winter Decorating Ideas to add a little sparkle to it after the holidays.

It’s simple winter decorating for your home after Christmas with a DIY snow globe and snowflake ornaments.

Simple Winter Decorating Ideas for the Foyer

My grandfather was a collector.

Of everything.

He filled an old barn, a shed, and every nook and cranny he had with pieces and parts that he just knew would be valuable one day.

Most of the things he collected wouldn’t be considered very important to most people but this small foyer table means the world to me.

It was tucked into a corner of an outdoor porch at my grandparent’s house. This spindly beauty was covered in spider webs and dirt with water stains on the top. The finish was completed worn away.

My grandfather's foyer table BEFORE

But I loved it.

It was a piece of my grandfather that I could bring into my home.

During Christmas it was covered with Santa pictures of our children.

Christmas Decorating Ideas in the Foyer

But once the holidays were over it looked bare and empty.

Simple Winter Decorating Ideas for the Foyer

That’s when I pulled out a few Christmas decorations out of the attic to share a few simple winter decorating ideas with you. You will notice that I ditched my favorite reds and greens to focus on a winter white theme for these simple winter decorating ideas.

Simple Winter Decorating Ideas

The large abstract painting that usually hangs in the foyer was replaced with a upcycled frame filled with Dollar Store snowflakes.

Simple Winter Decorating Ideas for the Foyer

Two more snowflake ornaments were used to add sparkle to a stack of books and on the lamp.

Love that little gnome! He was a clearance find at a local home improvement store.

Simple Winter Decorating Ideas for the Foyer

Simple Winter Decorating Ideas for the Foyer

My favorite winter tablescape idea is the DIY snowglobe I created with a small floral vase and the top of a cake plate. More about that easy idea coming soon!

Simple Winter Decorating Ideas for the Foyer

Isn’t the little birch house adorable?

Simple Winter Decorating Ideas for the Foyer

Right outside the foyer is the cutest winter wreath you’ve ever seen! It’s filled with greenery, more Dollar Store snowflakes, and white fluffy owls.

Owl Wreath for Winter

With just a few craft supplies, white owls, and greenery from your yard, anyone can make this simple owl wreath! Perfect Owl Wreath for a Winter Front Door!

The winter decorating didn’t stop in the foyer. Our kitchen hutch also got filled up with my favorite holiday plates, greenery, and bright red cardinal.

Kitchen Hutch Decorating Ideas for Winter

Don't let the after Christmas decorating blues get you down. Add a pops of color and lights with these Kitchen Hutch Decorating Ideas for Winter!

I’ve teamed up with a few of my favorite DIY Decorating Bloggers to bring you even more Simple Winter Decorating Ideas. Take a few minutes to hop over to their blogs and be inspired!

More Simple Winter Decorating Ideas

 

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Comments

  1. 1

    Vicki and Jennifer 2 Bees in a Pod says

    January 19, 2017 at 8:05 am

    Ashley – your home is beautiful. We love all of the winter decor touches you added to your spaces. Your snowg lobe is winter perfection! Thanks so much for the tour!

    Reply
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      3littlegreenwoods says

      January 19, 2017 at 8:05 pm

      Thanks so much for your sweet comment!

      {BIG hugs}
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  2. 3

    Amy @ mylifefromhome says

    January 19, 2017 at 8:29 am

    I love the table! What a precious piece you have! Your snow globe is perfect. I have several as well~ great minds think alike. Thanks so much for joining this tour!

    Reply
    • 4

      3littlegreenwoods says

      January 19, 2017 at 8:04 pm

      I saw those snow globes! Love how you used them in your decorating!Thanks so much for your sweet comment!

      {BIG hugs}
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  3. 5

    Tara @ Lehman lane says

    January 19, 2017 at 11:28 am

    That foyer table from your grandfather is absolutely fantastic Ashley! What a wonderful treasure to have every time you walk in your home. That little birch house you added to the glass bowl is really cute too :).

    Reply
    • 6

      3littlegreenwoods says

      January 19, 2017 at 8:04 pm

      I was so excited to receive my grandfather’s little table. Some might want to paint or restain it but I love it just the way it is. Thanks so much for your sweet comment!

      {BIG hugs}
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  4. 7

    Michelle James says

    January 19, 2017 at 3:19 pm

    I love your beautiful foyer!! The owl wreath just makes me smile and I so want it!!

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      January 19, 2017 at 8:03 pm

      I love those fuzzy little owls too! They totally pop against the greenery of the wreath. Thanks so much for your sweet comment!

      {BIG hugs}
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  5. 9

    Maria Brittis says

    January 19, 2017 at 8:14 pm

    I love all the wintery crafts you have all throughout your home. I want to make that large snowflake like the one you have in your post. I have this project going on now that I am making blue mini ones. Love that stick and owl craft for the front door. My favorite.
    Maria

    Reply
  6. 10

    Meg @ Green With Decor says

    January 21, 2017 at 10:29 am

    I just love that table! And your winter touches are perfect for this time of year!

    Reply
  7. 11

    Angie ~ ambient wares says

    January 22, 2017 at 1:35 pm

    So beautiful! I have a very plain & simple table my grandpa built. I use it as my desk and it’s nice to have AND use something that could have easily been tossed at some point throughout the years

    Reply
    • 12

      Ashley Greenwood says

      February 11, 2017 at 8:52 am

      Thanks for the sweet comment, Angie. That is wonderful that you have a table your grandpa built and that you use it as a desk.

      Reply
  8. 13

    Emily says

    January 22, 2017 at 4:08 pm

    I love furniture and items that are family heirlooms and carry special memories – how wonderful to have this table from your grandparents! I love your winter touches throughout your home, especially that gnome!

    Reply
  9. 14

    Alexis @FITnancials says

    January 29, 2017 at 2:03 pm

    I love the lamp with the snowflake on it. Super cute!

    Reply
    • 15

      Ashley Greenwood says

      February 11, 2017 at 8:48 am

      Thanks, Alexis!

      Reply

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