Everyone loves how clean and fresh their homes look after all the Christmas clutter has been packed away. But don’t your rooms seem dark? Especially on dreary, freezing cold winter days?

Why not leave a little bit of holidays up by transforming Christmas into Winter with the help of a few snowflakes? This Snowflake Winter Mantel is the perfect idea to decorate your mantel for winter. 

The pre-lit wreath is a Lowe’s buy from last year.  I love how the little pinecones add bit of “real” to the greenery.

The large sparkly snowflakes were tree toppers I cut apart. The rest of the snowflakes are simple ornaments. All the pieces are simply held in place by the wreath. No hot glue or wires will allow me to easily clear it all off and start fresh next season.

Chunky candlesticks, bright red metal houses, and a touch of snow balance out the Snowflake Wreath.

Small piles of faux snow add fluffy texture around the candles and houses. Luckily there was a little snow leftover from our Counting Down to Christmas fun.

Remember these cute red houses? These are the ones I bought on my after Christmas shopping adventure from youknowhere.

I still love them even though they weren’t even the teeniest bit on sale.

The glow from the wreath and the candles add the perfect amount of cheery light to our gloomy living room. Especially at night.

If I could only get rid of the cord. Stoopid cords!

What have you done to keep a little bit of brightness during the cold winter days? 

Holiday decorating on a budget is one of my favorite things!

Love money saving holiday decor? Check out these DIY projects!

Holiday Decorating on a Budget

• Snowflake Plate Charger ~ It’s a Dollar Store Project!
• How to make a Holiday Bow {easiest bow tutorial ever!}
• Barnwood Christmas Tree Box ~ perfect farmhouse style!
• No-sew Pet Stockings – awesome gift for Pet Lovers!
• Semi-homemade Christmas Tree Skirt

DIY Christmas Ornaments

• Inexpensive Snowflake Ornaments from Coffee Filters
• Do-It-Yourself Pet Silhouettes ~ awesome gift for Pet Lovers!
• Paint Brush Santas ~ Homemade Christmas Ornaments

DIY Christmas Gifts to Make

• Disney Inspired Ribbon Tassel Keychain ~ personalize it!
• Simple Deer Silhouette String Art
• Horse String Art Project
• Upcycled Painted Clutch with Fabric Flower ~ fancy enough for a night out on the town!

More Christmas Decorating Ideas to Enjoy!

 

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