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When Carol of Bluesky at Home hosts her Celebrate the Holiday blog hop each month, I am so excited when I can join in.
There are eight inspiring bloggers participating and you can find links to each at the bottom of this post.
If you are taking the tour in order and coming over from Sonata Home Design, welcome to my lakeside log cabin home in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. I’m so glad you are here!
The view outside my windows inspires my decor inside and no time more than in the winter.
Winter lasts a long time here in the Northwoods where our first snow falls in October and the last flakes may come into April.
We can have over 100 inches of snow.
The lake behind our house freezes so solid you can drive a truck on it!
Every single year we are amazed at how the same lake we swim and boat in all Summer can be the same lake we snowmobile and skate on.
We embrace Winter here enjoying the recreational activities it provides.
And we also embrace the cozy moments warming up by the fireplace too.
Our great room is a hub in our home and I love to decorate the mantel for the seasons like this snow themed styling.
One year I hung giant snowflakes and ice skates from our boat shack.
A warming hut sign and some old vintage sports equipment gave a fun lakeside view for the cold months.
Vintage Sports Equipment
The next year I brought that decor inside and onto the mantel.
Oversized Objects
Our stone fireplace extends high in the vaulted room of our big beamed great room.
That gives me a lot of room to be creative and add big, bold statement pieces.
Giant snowflakes, a vertical warming hut sign, black skis crossed over the carved moose mount, all balance the space out.
Vintage Books
I collect vintage hard back books, especially ones with forest or lake themes.
Pulling out some of the books to style in by size, color or title helps add a layer of interest.
When I styled the mantel I pulled out my white, brown and cream books.
On top of the books I stacked a wooden block painted with a snowflake.
I also added some cut glass votive holders, that give the illusion of ice.
Framed Images
Believe it or not, we do pray for snow.
Maybe not in April, but definitely early in the season and throughout the fun winter months.
Taking a favorite phrase and blowing it up inside a frame is a simple way to tie everything together.
Here’s a view of the mantel in Spring when the snow melts and we are excited to see greens again.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Next up you are heading to my friend Renee’s at Peacock Ridge Farm and her beautiful tour.
Take the Tour
Bluesky at Home – 7 Wonderful Winter Ways to Decorate Your Mantel
Hen and Horse Design – Best Ricotta Vanilla Challah Pudding Recipe
Masterpieces of My Life – How to Brighten Your Home in the Winer Months
Perfecting Places – Cozy Winter Ways to Decorate Your Home
Sonata Home Design – How to Make DIY Snowballs for Your Winter Decor
White Arrows Home – Winter Mantel Inspired by Snow Days
Peacock Ridge Farm – Tartan Winter Tablescape
WM Design House – Winter Dining Room Decor
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Kristin, thanks for sharing so many fun ways to decorate with a winter theme! I love the large wooden snowflakes!
Kristin, I never tire of seeing your beautiful home. You have such wonderful ideas. HUgs and blessings to you.
Kristin, your mantel is the perfect styling for a winter in the snowy woods. The combination of big wooden snowflakes and your cute snowflake frame is an ode to cold days. Thank you for sharing on Celebrate the Season.
Kristin, I love the big wooden snowflakes on the mantel. They are perfect decor for the snowy winter months. Thank you for sharing at Celebrate the Season.
Your mantel styling is perfect for your wintery snowy cabin. I love all the vintage elements you use, adding so much character an interest. Stay warm and enjoy the season. XO- MaryJo
Thanks MaryJo! Merry, merry Christmas!
Kristin, your view inspires me too! Your winter mantel is so gorgeous and brings that stunning view indoors! I just wish we could get some snow so I can fully recreate this indoors and out! Thanks for a great post!
Thanks so much Missy!! Happy Holidays!
Kristin, this was such a fun post to linger and enjoy. I love how you decorated the mantel. I’d want to snuggle up in front of your fireplace any day. Loved the moose! I saw a few when hiking years back in Maine at Baxter State Park. I’ve never seen one in upstate NY though. lol
Thank so much Susan! I have never seen one in person, that would be amazing!! Happy Holidays!
I swear you have the most warm and inviting home, Kristin! I love all the snow day touches you added to your mantel to make it extra special. I could snuggle up in front of your fireplace and read a book any day of the week. Loving and pinning as always sweet friend and excited to share on today’s From the Front Porch post. Big hugs and Merry Christmas, CoCo
Thanks for the super sweet compliment CoCo! I feel the same about your beautiful home!