Christmas decorations are put away.  More exactly – they are crammed into the closet.  The home’s feeling a little bare.  I wanted the dining room table to be wintery, cozy, and inviting.  Here is how it began.

While shopping the Pottery Barn sale (Wish I would have gone earlier.), Ever-Lovin’ said, “That hedgehog is cute.”  Faint and fall over.  I kid you not.  Ever-Lovin’ seldom and I do mean seldom mentions that he likes something.  I had to buy cute straw hedgehog.  Ever-Lovin’ liked him, and so… we had to buy him.  He is so adorable.  He certainly goes on a winter table.

The frosted pine branches were also on the sale table for a super bargain.  I cornered the market on these beauties.

Be still my heart!  Super Sister gave me this gorgeous large (and I do mean large) silver bowl for Christmas.  I like it.  I love it.  I could not wait to use it.

Those three things were the beginning of this Cozy Winter Table.

A wintery bird nest, evergreen branches, frosted pinecones, acorns, and a “birch” candle fill the bowl.  Two glittery birds dwell in this winter wonderland. Mirror placemats sparkle, and the vase etched with stars shines.  There are miniature pinecones surrounding the “birch” candle.

A couple of mercury glass accent pieces complete the look.

Here’s the finished table – well, almost.

We went back to Pottery Barn for bushy tailed squirrel – thought adorable hedgehog needed a companion.

More greenery was added to the bowl, and in the meantime, a bird fell out of the nest.

At this point in time, this is our Cozy Winter Table.  As usual – Anything around this house is subject to change.

Blessings to you and yours,

Pottery Barn does not know me.  Just sharing.