Fresh, Clean, Snowy Look of Winter

Hello blogging friends, I have been working on my house for the last two weeks and am finally done with it all.  It's a huge relief.  We have a loomy forecast of snow on it's way.  I went out to get one more thing that I forgot yesterday and the grocery store was utter chaos.  You know how people get if they think they will be snowed in. 

I am really enjoying the clean uncluttered look of my house after the holidays.  I luvv.. my snowmen though so they will stay with me a bit longer.  I have found my tastes are changing and evolving as I live in my new house ,as well as, all the blog hopping.  I really enjoyed the hooked on houses.net holiday open house.  Another place I always find inspiration is from a primitive place. 

Here's my new mantel look in the family room:

The snowman star was a housewarming gift from my sister.

at night

Remember the graniteware bowl? Well I changed it up just a bit placed a icy wreath and some pines in the bowl.  I'm loving white snowflakes and things that have an icy look to them. 

I'm still enjoying my fresh balsam candle from B & BW

Each time I glance up at my mantel I remember when my husband and I lived in South Dakota and we went up into the hills.  It was so beautiful! The snow had just fallen and it was one of those perfect winter days.  I wanted to get some pinecones for decorating and we had such a good time playing in the snow and falling down the sides of the steep hills.  I will never forget that day.

In my kitchen I chose to display my growing collection of white cake stands.

More white pitchers, milk bottles, buckets and tins

I chose to keep my stovetop simple and this time of year I like to keep my teapot kettle handy for hot cocoa.

This little candle holder I got last year and it's just perfect for my island.

I'll be back with more pics soon, stay inside where it's warm, Cause' baby it's cold outside!

Carey