Last Updated on November 14, 2025 by Rachel
Don’t know how to decorate after Christmas? Let me show you with this enchanting vintage winter decor and styling snowy vignettes! They are neutral, cozy, and simple.
As the world outside turns frosty white, it’s the perfect time to bring that same enchanting atmosphere indoors. If you want your home to feel like a Pendleton blanket and cup of hot coffee this winter season, let’s embrace the nostalgic warmth of vintage winter decor. I’ll show you how to thoughtfully curate and style beautiful, layered snowy vignettes—those small, evocative displays—that capture the cozy winter days.
A Touch of Winter Magic
Let’s transform forgotten found vintage and thrifted treasures, along with simple snowy accents, into truly magical scenes. These ideas make your home feel cozy, classic, and wonderfully unique. Cuddle up this winter and embrace the slowing down!
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Timeless Winter Decorating with Blues, Greens, and Creamy Whites
Once the holiday decor comes down, my house tends to feel empty and a little sad as do I this time of year. But, this winter I have given myself the challenge to embrace the cold season instead of fight with it. A cozy and warm home is the key to embracing this winter season!
The winter decor used throughout my home this year is a theme on blues, greens, and creamy whites as well as the use of brass and natural elements. The blue reminds me of ice and snow that is present this time of year. The use of green offsets the cold feel of the blue and brings warmth and life.
Creamy whites are always a good idea, especially if vintage enamelware and milk glass can be used. The white color pairs beautifully with my brass candlesticks that I kept out after the holidays.
Natural elements, such as pinecones, help to bring in texture and tie everything together.
Enchanting Vintage Winter Decor: Styling Snowy Vignettes- Tips for Creating a Cozy Home
I’ve been playing around with creating vignettes over the past few months. It is something that I truly find joy in because of the creative process involved.
For the use of vignettes in my winter decor, like the one below, I use pieces that complement each other.
I always make sure that I have enough height, balance, texture, and color within the display.
The brass, trees, and pinecones here bring in earthy elements and texture.
The white pieces help to soften the brass. Using a vintage linen runner as well as the lace ribbon on the tall tree add a feminine touch and tie the vignette together.
The vintage book of fly tying used here is light blue with a creamy white spine. It is the perfect addition to this vignette and helps to tie in the blues used in other parts of the house.
Really, what I’ve learned with creating vignettes, is to just play around with pieces that you have. It is such a fun process and makes your home feel completely ‘you’.
Re-Use Holiday Decor for Winter
I have never kept out holiday decorations after the holidays. Ever. Until now.
Obviously I put away the Santa’s and stockings and ornaments, yet there were a few more subtle pieces that I decided to play around with.
Inspired by a few other bloggers, I decided to keep out all of my smaller, deep green colored trees.
To me, pine trees are the epitome of winter, especially here in Minnesota.
One of my absolute favorite scenes is tall pine trees flocked in fresh snow. The picture above, taken while I was snowshoeing on the North Shore, was the inspiration that was in my head when using and decorating with my green trees. Isn’t that just majestic?!
Anyways, I found that using trees without any holiday theme attached to them brings life and coziness to my home.
Colored Glass for Unique Winter Decor
This shelf is really where the blues come into play.
Over the years I have collected various types of blue and white glass.
I decided to pair that glass with my milk glass for a vintage take on snow and ice.
It felt a bit cold so I simply added a stick of faux Lamb’s Ear for warmth.
Linens for Winter Decorating
I hold a very special place in my heart for vintage linens and are always included in my home.
Brimming with character, linens usher in softness. The blue and white colors on my vintage tablecloth paired with the delicate lace and scalloped trim make it the perfect piece to use for winter.
Vintage placemats also make for beautiful winter decor to use on your table.
I recently found these white placemats at antique store. Envisioning them on my table for winter paired with the tablecloth, I knew they had to come home with me. The lace around the edges reminds me of a snowflake!
Winter Decorating with Thrifted Art
Being a lover of vintage art, I have a collection of barn pictures. Many of them happen to be of winter scenes, as seen in the two pictured below.
Vintage art is extremely special because there are only a handful of each art piece. The vibrancy of the colors makes me happy, especially during the Winter months.
I just adore the character that vintage art brings to the walls of my home.
Winter Decorating with Cozy Textiles
The use of textiles, especially in the winter, ushers in a cozy atmosphere. My favorite textile fabrics to use during the winter months are wool and corduroy.
There is nothing cozier than coming in from the cold and curling up in a large wool blanket. My corduroy pillows are so soft and almost velvety.
Using textiles rich in character during the cold season is like your home wrapping you in a big hug!
Closing Tidbits on Enchanting Vintage Winter Decor: Styling Snowy Vignettes
My hope for you is that you can pull small snippets from my vintage winter decor and snowy vignettes. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming when looking at home decor options.
Just start small. Change one little thing in your home to make it feel more warm and cozy for winter, however that is for you. Embrace the season and everything that comes along with it.
Let me know in the comments below how you decorate your home for winter!
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Thanks for sharing all those lovely ideas
You’re welcome! Thanks for reading!
Your winter vignettes are beautiful.
Hi Paula! Thanks so much…I truly appreciate your lovely comment!
You caught my attention with the milk glass–one of my very best favorites! I love using mine traditionally and non traditionally, too (i.e., using a creamer for short stemmed flowers). I also love mixing milk glass with my cobalt glass–and even red glass for patriotic holidays! I am only beginning to take down my Christmas stuff as I got it up so late but am busy crafting Valentine treasures.
Hi Kathy!! Thank you so much for stopping by today and for your lovely comment. I too LOVE milk glass…hobnail is my absolute favorite. Isn’t it fun to find different and creative uses for them?! You are so sweet and I love that you are just excited about vintage glass as I am. Thank you for being here!
Love all your warm winter touches! I love your use of the trees – I unfortunately already packed mine away. Maybe next year:) I also wish I had some winter “art.” Guess I’ll have to add that to my “list” lol. Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen
Hi Kathleen!! Thank you so much for stopping by tonight and for your thoughtful comment. I truly appreciate it!! Winter art is so fun to hunt for..it’s always on my list, even in the summer!!
We haven’t had much snow this year, but I can definitely relate to the cold. I love all of these ideas for beautiful winter decor.
Hi Jen! Thankfully the sun is shining today! Thanks for your lovely comment!
Such beautiful winter decor! Thank you so much for sharing at Tuesday Turn About!
Hi Lynne! Thank you so much for stopping by and for leaving such a lovely comment!
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These vignettes are so cozy and calming. I had to check out the milk glass and enameled pitcher, they remind me of home and simpler times. Thank you so much for sharing at Whimsy Home Wednesday!
Thanks so much, Becky!! I LOVE milk glass…it’s one of my very favorite things to collect, especially hobnail. Thanks so much for coming by today!
Love your winter decor Rachel. I hate taking down Christmas decorations too, and adding bits of winter here and there helps a bit with the vacant space in our home.
Hi Cara!
Thanks so much!! Winter decor is super fun to decorate with because, for me, it really gets my creativity flowing. Happy New Year!
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I’m glad I found your blog.
I’m so happy to have you!! Thanks so much for being here!
Super cute vignettes and you know I love all the vintage pieces. Makes me want to find some small bottle brushes. Thank you for linking up at Farmhouse Friday! pinned
Hey Cindy!
Thank you!! Vintage is just the best…it doesn’t get any better!!
It’s funny how the inside of our homes mirrors the colors and seasons outside our homes. I am in love with all your hobnail milk glass! You did a fabulous job combining colors and patterns. Awesome job Rachel!
You are totally right!! I’ve never thought about it like that. Thank you!!
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