Take a cue from Mother Nature and use natural items to bring the spirit of the winter season into your home. Bailey and I can usually take a short walk and find plenty of options. I’ve found that most people are happy to have you gather up what they consider yard waste but always ask before doing so! Here’s are my top ten favorite ‘au naturale’ items to use in my winter décor. 1. Pinecones. Let’s start out with the most obvious item and the easiest to find – pinecones.

We all know what happens when snow tries to come inside (flashback to Frosty the Snowman’s tragic meltdown moment). While real snow isn’t exactly a feasible interior décor option, - (we don’t even like going OUT in it!)... Faux Glowing Snowballs can go anywhere – even the warmest and coziest of living spaces! You’ll need: (affiliate link proceeds donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations. Shop through these links to help raise money for monthly donations):

While I don’t mind Bailey snuggling up under some cozy blankets, he leaves them strewn all over the couch. So we’re going to make a Blanket Ladder to store them when they’re not in use. You’ll need (affiliate link proceeds are all donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations): One 2x2 and two 1x4s A miter saw, safety glasses, measuring tape, a drill and screwdriver bit, a bit for pilot holes, a sanding block or sand paper, and ten 1 and a half inch screws. Cut

I’m just not crazy about tree skirts... They look dated to me and for some weird reason, mine are always covered in dog hair. If you’re looking for a tree skirt alternative, too, try this easy to build Tree Box. You’ll need (affiliate link proceeds are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations): * Wood – 1x4s, 1x2s, 2x2s, and fence pickets * A miter saw, safety glasses, measuring tape, a drill, and 1 and a quarter inch screws. * A nail gun and brad nails, wo

White pumpkins were trending in fall décor and white pinecones are its winter version. You can accomplish the look with two different processes – by bleaching or by whitewashing. Bailey and I will show you both so you can decide which version you’d like better in your décor. (Affiliate link proceeds are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations. Shopping through these links helps raise donations for some pretty amazing non-profits. See the 'Animal Rescue Su