Cozy Decorating ~ Farmhouse Style
The 4th Friday of every month makes me very happy … because that means it’s Farmhouse Friday! I’m so excited about our Farmhouse Fridays in 2016 because we’ve added some amazing bloggers to our line-up that I KNOW you’re going to love! We pick a different farmhouse style topic each month, and then link to one another so you can easily see how each of us interprets the topic. Whether it’s decorating, gardening or cooking; the topic always relates to farmhouse style. Today we’re celebrating cozy decorating in our homes since we’re in the throes of the winter season.
After all the decorations from the Christmas season, I’m ready to pare down and simplify my rooms. So when it comes to cozy decorating, I add just a few touches to keep us feeling warm and snuggled up through the winter, like fluffy throws and pillows.
Hobby Lobby has these great metal letters (you can typically find them at half price!) and I made a makeshift sign with them. All I did was stretch a length of twine across my ceiling tin and hung the letters with wooden clothespins. Quick and easy, which is my favorite kind of decorating!
On the blanket chest that serves as our coffee table in the family room, I’ve added cool blue vases settled on a rustic wooden tray. The frosty blue glass reminds me of the snow drifts outside with their streaks of pale blue. I found the vases at T.J. Maxx.
Of course, you have to have farmhouse style candles in your cozy decorating line-up. I made these scented jar candles not too long ago. I stacked this one atop vintage books I’ve collected. You can see the bottom book is by Pearl S. Buck. She’s one of my top 3 favorite authors. I fell in love with her in high school when we had to read The Good Earth for one of my literature classes.
If you live in a farmhouse, chances are you have furry critters to keep your home warm and cozy. This little kitty was a feral cat from outside that we’ve acclimated to enjoy people. We’re looking for a good home for her, but if no one wants to take her, we’ll keep her. She’s a sweety!
In the living room, I’ve created cozy decorating style by layering our love seat with pillows. The one on the right is a recent find from HomeGoods. They tend to have good prices on pillows.
I like a little bit of greenery this time of year since there isn’t any to be found outdoors. I have a pair of these mini faux olive trees that add just the right touch in their mossy cement pots.
When I curl up with our winter throws and pillows, I reach for one of my favorite decorating books, like Romantic Prairie Style by Fifi O’Neill. The inspiration helps fight cabin fever.
Winter afternoon reading also calls for a cup of fresh brewed tea.
I love these cute inspirational mugs. One says “ya gotta believe” and the other says “try your best.”
I love the fun patterns on the insides of the mugs too. One for hubby, one for me!
In the living room I kept my frosty wreath from Christmas. It seems fitting that a snow-laced rustic wreath should keep its place of honor until Spring breezes into town.
Did I mention you need to include a cute little kitten in your cozy decorating repertoire? I did? Well, here she is again in all her cuteness. This is “her spot” after all. She keeps us warm by crawling into our laps.
Hope you keep it cozy and warm this winter! Simple touches are often the best.
My favorite choices for cozy decorating style are throws, pillows, and candles.
What changes do you make when decorating for winter?
Don’t forget to my farmhouse blogging friends below! I know you’ll come away inspired!
Love of Home
Great ideas for adding cozy style, Jennifer! That kitty sure looks right at home there which is no surprise because your home is so warm and inviting. Thank you again for including me in your Farmhouse Fridays. I am honored to be a part!!
Your model is so precious and at home. She is making the room so cozy. The room looks so warm and inviting, especially with this winter weather that is hitting the country.
Your home looks very vintage and cozy! Love the metal banner Lisa@Sweet Tea N’ Salty Air
I have a black girl kitty that looks just like yours. And she is laying on my lap right this minute.???? Love your decor also. Knew I just had to subscribe.
Jennifer your home is lovely – as always! I love seeing what you do for each season! So happy to be part of your Farmhouse Fridays!
I was so impressed that you could grow olive plants in the dead of winter, until I read further 🙂 I hope you have luck in finding your kitty a new home. She’s such a cutie!
I agree! Nothing says cozy like a cat in a farmhouse! We have a few little cuties in ours too 🙂
I love everything you did in your home! Perfectly cozy and farmhouse! Thanks for a fun blog hop!
Where can I get those olive trees?
Hi Mary!
I got the olive trees from Wayfair. They’re sold in pairs but are currently out of stock: https://www.wayfair.com/Olive-Tree-in-Pot-CHLH4957-CHLH4957.html However, if you do a Google search for faux olive trees you should be able to find something similar. Hope this helps!
Where did you get those lovely mugs?!