Is your home feeling a little {gasp} naked after the holidays? I always think things look a little barren after we put away our Christmas decorations.  It feels good to have a cleaner look, but it still seems like something is missing without the tree or garland.

I like adding additional natural warmth and interest in the winter without adding too much stuff.

Winter Home Tip #1: Little bits and pieces of texture do the trick! (this is the first tip in a 20 tip series!)

Not only can they warm up a space but they can disguise pieces that need a fresh coat of paint this spring!

See all the textures and baskets?
On the walls, on the shelves, random picnic basket sitting on the floor…
(ignore sponge bob, he has a little spongey texture. the tv goes on the wall but for now it is on the table)

You can tuck baskets on shelves or under benches, place woven trivets, placements or netting on tables, put sticks in jars, put burlap or linen on lampshades, use textured pillows on sofas, hang natural wreaths, or decorate with whatever you have on hand to bring a little more warmth, fill in some of the blank spaces and bring your winter home to life again!

{pillow is from 3 Fine Grains}

19 more Winter Home tips to come!