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Winter Dining Room

“So in other words, it looks like winter.”

This was the response I once received after I got done saying that I don’t like to decorate with a lot of color in my home.  I tried to explain that I like neutral colors, wood accents, lots and lots of texture, and that my walls are all shades of white, gray or beige…

White. Gray. Beige.

Wood accents.

I suppose that does sound a bit like winter, doesn’t it? 😀

But unlike the cold, bleak, and dreary days often associated with the winter season, I think a “winter” color palette can create the exact opposite of cold, bleak and dreary when used indoors. I feel like our house might even be looking its coziest right now.

For whatever reason, I’m loving old book pages at the moment – is there really ever a time when old book pages aren’t fabulous? – so I left the open books that I used for Christmas in our farmhouse plate rack, and added a couple textured throw pillows and a soft plaid throw to the bench to warm up my favorite little corner of this room.

The birch bark votive holders and simple green wreaths that were on the table for Christmas stayed put too.

I’m so glad you all loved our cute little farmhouse cabinet as much as we do.  I may or may not have sat on that bench and just stared at it for a while (a very long while) when we moved it into the room. 🙂

A rustic lantern, wood candlesticks and a small pop of green brighten the top.

Did I mention I love cotton stems for winter?

I did, didn’t I?

Such a great contrast against that rusty old ale pot.  Gives me all the heart eyes.

Winter, spring, summer or fall – I can’t help but think that a winter color scheme suits this house quite well. 😀

Stay cozy, friends!

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  4. I love the “plate rack!” I have a similar old seed screen but it doesn’t have a divider…wonder if I could fashion one out of a wood scrap to make it look like yours. Love that idea!!

  5. To me even a room filled with color could be cold without some texture and layering…. and even that might not do it if the person doing the texturizing and layering didn’t love the things surrounding her. It’s obvious you have conquered the love part of the decorating equation!

  6. Well, if “it looks like winter” means serene and beautiful, then the statement is spot on. Cheers, Ardith

  7. So cozy and peaceful looking! Love the cabinet….you have done a wonderful job of decorating!

    • Thank you so much Linda! That cabinet has brought so much charm to this room – I’m so happy we found it. 🙂

  8. ….. those spool knobs on your cabinet are starting to grow on me!! the dining room is so inviting….. thanks for the inspiration!

    p.s. not sure if i missed this in a previous blog…. did you mention the town where you purchased your cabinet (the store sounded wonderful!)? i live in michigan, so i am quite intrigued! thanks.

    • The store is the Around the Farm Antiques Mall in Birch Run – it’s AMAZING. If you’re near there or ever passing through it’s a must stop. I WILL be going back one day. Plus there were a few other shops in that same area that looked great too. It’s worth the trip Lynne! 😀

  11. Your whole home is totally the definition of COZY!!! Love the sunshine streaming in there today, too. Everything is perfect!

    • Another thing I love about winter – the trees are bare so the sun really gets to shine through the house (and show me how dirty my windows are ha!). Thanks Patty!