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For the Love of January!

January 18, 2015 by Patti 14 Comments

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If there is any month of the year that is underappreciated it is the month of January.  The holidays have passed, the festive decorations put away, the nights are long and the days short, the temperatures can be frigid, and for some, cabin fever has set in.

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I adore the month of January, especially here in SC, knowing that Spring comes early and I have plenty of warmer weather to look forward to.  For me, this is the month to enjoy slowing down and taking some time to hibernate in the cozyness of my own home.

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We’ve been spending a lot of time next to the fireplace in our den.  The caramel wall color surrounds us with warmth (about now I’m rethinking my idea of painting it a lighter shade) as we enjoy evenings of reading, watching television or just “being”.

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For winter decor throughout my house I’ve used mainly mercury glass and greenery.

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I also jumped on the current pom pom bandwagon and made a small pom pom wreath for my mantle,

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and miniature pom poms for a miniature tree.

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I really am hoping for a little snow before the busy days of Spring burst forth.

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Up next, I’ll be sharing this large clock face I created through the Farragoz online painting course.  In this course (the link is on my sidebar) I’ve learned old world painting techniques using inexpensive homemade paints.  Be sure to come back for that post because I’ll be having a very special GIVEAWAY! 

Learning new painting techniques is so much fun and the perfect way to relax on a long wintery evening!

Blessings,

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Comments

  1. Joanne Boulter says

    January 18, 2015 at 11:44 am

    You winter decor is so darling! Love it. Jo

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  2. Gigi Harlan says

    January 18, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    I can’t wait to see your clock face! I love your decor and pinned that beautiful altered bottle to my board!

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  3. Carol Cook says

    January 18, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    January is looking lovely in your neck of the woods. It is a funny month for us – hot days on the beach have actually been the norm.

    I am going to check out that painting course.

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  4. Tania Rossouw says

    January 20, 2015 at 11:10 am

    I love your winter decorations, Patti. It’s all very pretty and reminds of a winter wonderland. I very much look forward to seeing the clock face.
    Tania at FARRAGOZ ~ Online Course in The Art of Patina

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  5. Pat says

    January 20, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    Patti,
    L O V E your silver chalkboard art with “Let It Snow”!!!
    The magnolia swag has me swooning!!!
    I enjoy the ‘calm after the storm’ that January brings.
    Here on the Prairies of Kansas, “Mr. Ed” and I are beginning 2015’s Project Lists!!!
    Enjoy the coziness of your fireplace!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  6. AnnMarie says

    January 20, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    I love your outlook on January! It has always been a dreary month to me because my birthday is in January and in the northeast there is nothing to do! My parties would get cancelled as a kid due to too much snow. Now I take myself shopping no matter the weather! I do look forward to decorating for winter after the holidays. I love your winter décor….look warm and cozy. Been meaning to try those pom poms too!

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  7. pandora's box says

    January 21, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    I especially like your tool box with the greens! – January is my least favorite month so I am always looking for ways to warm up my home! You certainly gave me some great ideas!

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  8. Katherines Corner says

    January 22, 2015 at 9:47 am

    Lovely winter decor, Our January has been a bit weird. With little snow and lots of gunk in the air. Hoping winter finds us soon! Hugs

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  9. Cindy says

    January 24, 2015 at 3:30 am

    Everything looks so nice! I hope we get a little snow before Spring comes, just a little!
    Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY.
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  10. Katherines Corner says

    January 25, 2015 at 6:24 pm

    Thank you for sharing at the Thursday hop. xo

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  11. Jann olson says

    January 26, 2015 at 10:13 pm

    Patti, your winter décor is beautiful! And I do really like the warm feel of your caramel walls. I am just putting away my winter décor and pulling out Valentines, but I have enjoyed it. I too use a lot of mercury glass. Your clock looks gorgeous and I can’t wait to see! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  12. Deborah says

    January 28, 2015 at 8:46 am

    You’ve done a wonderful job decorating your new house Patti. I love all you special touches like the jute wrapped around the mercury glass, the little pompom wreath and adding a boxwood wreath to your antelope head. It’s all in the details and the details are lovely! Thank you for sharing at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great weekend!
    Blessings, Deborah

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  13. Sherry says

    January 28, 2015 at 7:19 pm

    Your winter decorations look very pretty! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home.
    Sherry

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  14. Ann Marie says

    January 28, 2015 at 9:27 pm

    Patti, your decorations are lovely. I’m a sucker for small, silver ornaments. And your gazelle/antelope is magnificent.

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