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7 Winter Southwest Decor Tips For Your Home
Many of us start out strong and energized, delighted with our winter decorating, only to quickly burn out once the last box of Christmas decorations has been emptied and each precious piece of tinsel put in place. And then comes the New Years celebration. After the toasting glasses are washed and stored in the cupboard, the streamers taken down and the noise makers packed away until next year, most of us feel that our winter decorating "duties" are finished.
Decorating certainly tapers off after the new year begins for most, as we settle down to await spring. Some people tend to forget that Christmas and New Years are only the beginning of an incredible season called winter. There are still many long weeks that lie ahead from January through March.
Even though decorating for Christmas is a wonderful experience, after the new year begins, its natural that we sometimes feel almost deflated as our homes are stripped of the tinsel and bling. But what about the weeks that remain until spring has arrived? Why not let your home be a showcase each and every season of the year with southwest decorating.
For many, any decorating that is associated with the winter season is simply classified as Christmas decorating or holiday decor. Many times, the simple joys and beauties that the winter season bestows upon us are overlooked. The three months that comprise winter, for some, are dreaded and long. This is why it is especially wonderful to decorate our homes in such a way as to bring warmth, beauty and comfort, no matter what the season and especially during winter.
Decorating that brings a cheerful feeling into our homes is an excellent remedy to the winter blahs and one such choice is decorating with a southwestern flair. We should always surround ourselves with things we love and things that bring comfort into our lives.
Winter is a perfect time of year to add these special southwestern touches to our homes, which will ensure a warm and inviting welcome to both family and friends. Begin your southwest decorating project by adding a wonderful door wreath made of wild grapevine adorned with chili peppers and a bright bow to welcome all who enter.
During winter, when things tend to look stark and bleak outside, adding plant life indoors in brightly colored pots, adds a rejuvenating environment. Not only does greenery play a special role in our well being, animal life too, can add a soothing calm as well. One such animal displayed in many southwest homes and cabins is the bear.
To create a rustic type of southwestern charm, you may wish to incorporate the bear as a home decorating theme. Bears make charming accent pieces and can be found in throws, bedding, curtains and rugs. Carved bears, ceramic bears, fabric bears, and both big and little bears are all welcome additions. Add paintings to your walls of lovely outdoor scenes such as the woods or mountains.
Accent pillows covered in woven wool pillow covers add to the woodsy southwestern feel as well. Woven wool rugs and runners in earth tones are a great companion to these delightful bear accessories scattered throughout your room. By making your area cozy and warm, you'll get the undeniable feeling of wanting to hibernating the winter months away in a relaxing, beautiful southwestern environment, along with our sleepy bear friends.
If you are fortunate enough to have a fireplace in your home, you probably already realize what an important role it plays. The fireplace is often a main focal point of the room. The calming ability of a cozy fire will add warmth and tranquility. For some, winter hasn't arrived until a fire may be started in the fireplace. The room is warmed by the fire as we watch the colorful flickering of the flames. Our spirits are calmed and our minds soothed. A fireplace can also add a touch of southwestern romance to your winter nights.
Cozy blankets and puffy pillows could be stored in a large basket nearby for the purpose of lying in front of the fire on a cold evening. Adding southwest decorating touches to your mantle or hearth is a sure way to make your area have a southwest feel.
You could decide to display a collection of favorite Mexican pottery pieces on the mantle and Native American baskets around the hearth. Various wrought iron branding irons would be wonderful conversation pieces and look stunning on the wall above your mantle. Always be sure to use a fireplace screen in front of your fireplace for safety factors.
Candles can be an important accessory in your southwest decor. A candle lit room warms the atmosphere giving it a peaceful glow emanating throughout the area, casting elegant shadows. Placed in old barn wood candle holders, these candles will give the rustic look a southwestern room deserves. If there is a certain scent you like, try using candles in that scent each winter so it will be a reminder of the happiness the winter season brings. Candles add cheerfulness to the rooms they touch.
Keep many on hand to beautify your home and also to use in case of a winter power outage. Another important accent for your room would be the use of throws. They may be used in your southwest winter decorating to add layers of warmth and comfort. Use them over the backs of your sofa and chairs, ready and accessible to ward off the coolness of winter. A comfortable home is a happy home and a happy home creates contented people.
The inspiration of winter should not end when the Christmas decorations come down. Look for ways to incorporate southwestern hospitality into your home with a rustic style of decorating that winter can readily appreciate. As we look forward to the winter months with anticipation, create a home that is compelling and friendly through your southwest decor; a home that makes friends and family feel right at home.
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