Cozy Winter Decor To Welcome Your Guests

Have you started preparing for holiday and winter gatherings? With party season coming up, it’s a good time to spruce up our homes with our guests in mind. Here are some quick and easy cozy winter decor ideas to help your guests feel at home…

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Winter Front Porch Decor

Welcome your guests with some new front porch decor. Even if you live in an apartment or condo, you can use these simple ideas.

Welcome Mat

If you’re celebrating Christmas, the gnome theme is still going strong. I received this Gnome Mat as a gift last year and find it hard not to smile at these little guys. It’s still available at Pottery Barn, but if you’re a Target fan, they have a similar Evergreen Gnome Trio Indoor Outdoor Mat.

If you’re celebrating Hanukkah, then take a look at this welcome mat from Crate and Barrel.

Prefer not to change up your welcome mat every season? You can always set a warm tone with a bit of humor. Take a look at this Hope You Brought Wine doormat!

Wreaths And Other Door Hangings

For the holidays, I try to pick up a fresh wreath from my local farmer’s market. If you don’t have a local option, there are plenty of options for having one shipped to you. I like this Woodland Eucalyptus Wreath from L.L.Bean.

Prefer something that you can use year after year? These felt wreaths are easy to pack away.

Even metal can have a warm feeling when it’s painted in shades of gold. This metal Golden Leaf Wreath can be used from fall until the new year.

For a colorful greeting, take a look at this Gilded Botanicals Iron + Velvet Swag

If you’re looking for something other than a wreath for your door, how about this hanging basket? You could also leave a warm welcome message on a hanging chalkboard

Treat Basket

Expecting a lot of deliveries this winter? Consider leaving a basket of drinks and treats with a note to let your delivery drivers know that you appreciate them.

Living Room Winter Decor

Fluffy Pillows

Nothing says, “come in and sit” like a bed or couch full of fluffy pillows! I always find lots of fun pillows at Home Goods. Right now, they have this beautiful Beaded And Embroidered Tree Pillow and this Gnomes With Dangling Legs pillow.

Looking for a winter scene theme? These Snow Day Pillows can be used all winter long!

If the traditional holiday and winter colors don’t work for your home, then take a look at this Oversized Rainbow Evergreen Trees Lumbar Pillow. These soft pastels might just be the touch of color that you need.

Cozy Winter Decor Conversation Starters

Want something that’s sure to start a conversation? How about this (giant) Faux Polar Bear and her Cub? Aren’t they wild?!

Kitchen And Dining Winter Decor

The smell of winter cooking and baking is always a cozy welcome! But if your guests arrive early, you may want to set the tone with some winter-scented candles. This Clove And Nutmeg candle is very affordable and 100% soy. Hint: candles also make lovely gifts for hosts and teachers!

Tabletop Decor

I don’t have the space for an entire holiday dinner set, so I like to have a few small accents that don’t take up a lot of storage space. I just picked up this Cotton Winter Scene Table Runner from Target. It’s festive but can be used after Christmas.

Looking for a Hanukkah tabletop decor? Target’s Hanukkah Table Runner is washable and easy to pack away.

If you read my 5 Tips For Simple Casual Entertaining post, you know I’m a fan of letting guests help themselves so have a charcuterie board and plenty of drinks set out. This Teak Wedge Wood Serving Board has such a nice organic shape.

Offer your guests a beverage and set down these pretty snowflake marble coasters to protect your table. (Hint: If you’re the guest, this set would make a lovely hostess gift!)

Guestrooms And Bathrooms

Spruce up the guest bathroom, with fresh towels. For hand towels, I always find great buys at Home Goods like these navy and white Joy Snowman towels and these Christmas Tree Car hand towels.

If your guests are staying overnight, leave them a tray with a pitcher of water, some late-night snacks, and extra blankets.

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Will you be entertaining this winter? Leave me a comment and let me know what kind of decor you’re looking for!