January at Home

 I've been spending a lot of time at home lately.  I look forward to January each year not only for a fresh start, but for a chance to get things back in order.  A place for everything, and everything in it's place is my motto.  Taking down the Christmas decorations makes things feel bare so I like to decorate for "Winter."  Here are some photos that I hope you enjoy! 

I painted my chalkboard red for the season and my niece came by and left a message!

One of my projects was to plant my planters out front.  I chose cyclamen to last through the season.

As you can see, we've been having a lot of sun for January.  In the center of the urns I placed an Italian cypress. 

My bunny gets decorated each season.  He just hauled in some wood for a fire!  I think he needs sunglasses.

I added more of my favorite "Friendly Village" plates by Johnson Brothers around the mirror.  They are each a scene from Winter, Spring, and Summer.  I guess I need one for Fall...

My candle sconces are dressed in pine.

Allergies forced me to clean out my fireplace and put pine cones and a wire urn filled with greens in it instead.  I have candles lit inside to make a warm glow.  They smell great too.

Every year I send my dad on a pine cone hunt for me.  I use them all around including the chandelier where I've nestled greens and cones.  Thanks Dad!

I love decorating this cast iron bunny.  Isn't he handsome?  Of course, HE is wearing a bow, but I don't care.

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I picked up some ivy at the grocery store because it was on sale.   I think this lovely planter makes a nice home for it. 

This bark-basket carried a gift of goodies for Christmas.  I have to admit, I was more excited about it then the goodies.

My moss bunnies sit atop my bookcases flanked with pine cones and ivy topiaries.

Our sweet Victoria Valentine went to Heaven before Christmas and I've got her pictures all around me.  I miss her so.

Our antique family Bibles with an appropriate sheep statue.  I love this.

Another "Friendly Village" tiered piece sits on my table with eggs and pine cones.  There is Vicitoria in the background again.

I threw this basket together with some leftovers.  Makes a nice coffee table piece.

Here is my mantel. I love how wintery it looks.

Can you spot the bunny?

I love mercury glass.  It's so pretty.  I hope to find more someday at a bargain.

Part of organizing meant that I had to clean out my garage cabinets.  I chose to store my serving pieces above the kitchen cabinets to make more room for less "pretty" things.

I also put pictures I took in Paris up there.  There are a string of lights above each cabinet that lights everything up at night.  I like this feature a lot.  Simple Christmas lights. 

Every mirror should reflect something lovely. 

I hope my French is correct here.  It's "The little rabbit cafe," and there is a little rabbit right there.

See?  I put it on a teeny carrot plate.  Aww, how cute :)  

What do you do for your January home to make it cozy?  I'd love to hear.  Coming soon, gardening in January for a bargain! 

Warm hugs to you and yours!
Kimberly

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