winter mantel

I’m starting to get into the grove of winter! 

(I can’t believe I just said that!)

It is snowing outside and actually quite beautiful! 
{It’s like our house is in an extraordinarily large snow globe!}

Another reason winter is now going from dreaded to lovely is due to the fact that I’ve

* winter-fied *
the cottage.

{* new word!)

(yes, we actually did install more insulation this past weekend…But aside from that…

more…

Warmth

has been brought in with décor and color.

Our mantel has been redone with more white 
{and my favorite little pops of red}

 

some little skates in a little red wagon!

little chairs lined up on the hearth

my great grandmother’s vintage iron

 

and I’ve placed our large chalkboard
{on its side}

in our little alcove alongside the fireplace

and assembled a few collections of ‘stuff’!

 

 

 

Now

Go Play
In The
SNOW!!

Are you guys enjoying winter too?

Chat soon -

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