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Cozy Winter Mantel Decorating Ideas

January 18, 2018 by Bre 8 Comments

Ever since I swapped the bold artwork over my fireplace for a neutral mirror, I have LOVED switching out my mantel decor with the changing seasons!

The mirror is the perfect blank canvas for adding accent pieces that reflect the time of year, and for helping me to get my decorating fix without spending a lot of time or money on a project!

Because of that I’m happy to be sharing my Cozy Winter Mantel Decorating Ideas today as part of the Decorate Your Mantel blog hop, hosted by my friend Amy at My Life From Home.  

You may remember my Classic Christmas Mantel that I shared just about a month ago.  The great part about the Cozy Winter Mantel that I’m sharing today is that it incorporates several of the same pieces you saw in my Classic Christmas Mantel (sorry though – the giant Santa art had to go!), but has a totally different look that’s appropriate for the season!  Looking for budget-friendly cozy winter mantel decorating ideas? Look no further! This winter mantel decor uses inexpensive and thrifted items to create a look that's perfect for the winter season! #wintermantel #wintermantle #manteldecor

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The porcelain houses, ceramic pitcher, and some of the greenery are all leftover from Christmas!  While I love these items, the newest addition to my Cozy Winter Mantel is my Upcycled Sweater Embroidery Hoop Art, which I shared a tutorial for last week!  Looking for budget-friendly cozy winter mantel decorating ideas? Look no further! This winter mantel decor uses inexpensive and thrifted items to create a look that's perfect for the winter season! #wintermantel #wintermantle #manteldecor

I just love the look these thrift store sweaters add to my mantel!  Who doesn’t love extra warmth and coziness in the winter?!?  Looking for budget-friendly cozy winter mantel decorating ideas? Look no further! This winter mantel decor uses inexpensive and thrifted items to create a look that's perfect for the winter season! #wintermantel #wintermantle #manteldecor

I fastened the extra large embroidery hoop on the left to the mirror with a clear 3M Command Hook, because it fell forward and shattered one of my mercury glass candleholders!  So be careful if you create something similar and don’t hang the hoop on the wall.  Looking for budget-friendly cozy winter mantel decorating ideas? Look no further! This winter mantel decor uses inexpensive and thrifted items to create a look that's perfect for the winter season! #wintermantel #wintermantle #manteldecor

Looking for budget-friendly cozy winter mantel decorating ideas? Look no further! This winter mantel decor uses inexpensive and thrifted items to create a look that's perfect for the winter season! #wintermantel #wintermantle #manteldecor

I really like how this mantel feels like the season.  The glittering mercury glass candleholders remind me of the way snow glitters when it is freshly fallen, the upcycled sweater embroidery hoops remind of of staying warm in my “winter uniform” of sweaters, and the porcelain and ceramic accents call to mind fresh snow.  It just feels right!  Looking for budget-friendly cozy winter mantel decorating ideas? Look no further! This winter mantel decor uses inexpensive and thrifted items to create a look that's perfect for the winter season! #wintermantel #wintermantle #manteldecor

If you agree, I’d be grateful if you would pin this post and share these ideas with others.  Looking for budget-friendly cozy winter mantel decorating ideas? Look no further! This winter mantel decor uses inexpensive and thrifted items to create a look that's perfect for the winter season! #wintermantel #wintermantle #manteldecor

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  1. Meg Green With Decor says

    January 18, 2018 at 11:56 am

    I just love that pretty pitcher and those little houses! This looks so cozy for winter!

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  2. Emily says

    January 18, 2018 at 11:23 am

    I am smitten with your embroidery hoops & ceramic houses! They are absolutely perfect for the season đŸ™‚

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  3. Michelle James says

    January 18, 2018 at 9:39 am

    Bre, what a warm and cozy Winter mantel! I love the embroidery hoops you created and the gorgeous lanterns on the hearth are gorgeous!

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  4. Amy @ mylifefromhome says

    January 18, 2018 at 9:36 am

    I adore those embroidery hoop art pieces! So adorable. Your mantel is warm and cozy, perfect for this cold wintery season!

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  5. Norma Rolader says

    January 18, 2018 at 9:33 am

    Love your winter mantel and my eye went to the sweater hoop decor

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  6. morgan says

    January 18, 2018 at 8:51 am

    love all of the cozy touches! so thoughtful!

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  7. Seana Turner says

    January 18, 2018 at 8:22 am

    When I saw your photo my eye immediately jumped to the sweater hoop. It is terrific, and immediately connotes that vibe of “cozy and warm.” I always enjoy your creativity and great ideas, Bre! Stay warm…

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  8. Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod says

    January 18, 2018 at 6:25 am

    Hey Bre – We love your embroidery hoop art and winter mantel ideas! We too are big fans of mercury glass – there’s just something about that sparkle! Looks great!

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