COZY WINTER CLEAN & DECORATE WITH ME 2021! | AFTER CHRISTMAS MODERN FARMHOUSE DECOR IDEAS

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  • WINTER DECORATING IDEAS, WINTER CLEAN AND DECORATE 2021, 2021 WINTER DECOR, FARMHOUSE WINTER DECOR, COZY CLEAN AND DECORATE WITH ME 2021, DECORATING AFTER CHRISTMAS
    In today's video, I'm sharing some SIMPLE decor I'll have out for the winter months. I like the clutter-free look this time of year - it helps me plan my decor for the coming seasons alot easier. Thanks so much for watching!
    ITEMS SHARED:
    Medallion Wall Decor (similar) - rstyle.me/+HD4...
    Basket Table - no longer available, from Kirklands
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    Mirror - rstyle.me/+t28...
    Wall Shelves (similar, as mine are no longer available) - rstyle.me/+vgH...
    Clock - www.hobbylobby...
    Battery Operated Candles - amzn.to/38GiuA8
    Yard Stick Crates - www.decorsteal...
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    Black & Ivory Pillow (on chair) - www.decorsteal...
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    Gray Lantern (on sidetable) - rstyle.me/+fN2...
    Wood Tray - rstyle.me/+ja1...
    Table Lamps - amzn.to/2LT9lLx
    TV Stand - rstyle.me/+Vdo...
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 346

  • @CrystalTara
    @CrystalTara  4 роки тому +55

    Good morning! Sharing some simple decorating with you today! I’ll see you back here on Saturday morning!

    • @ericahensley0
      @ericahensley0 4 роки тому

      The wall art works so well in that spot! Love watching your decorating videos! 😍 How did I miss that snowflake bead for Christmas? 💔

    • @swest6848
      @swest6848 4 роки тому

      Crystal, Hobby Lobby has silk plant cleaner. I have seen it, but never used it.

    • @dizzybroad6965
      @dizzybroad6965 4 роки тому

      Love your lamps ... where did you buy these? Love your decor style

    • @serenityhomemaking
      @serenityhomemaking 4 роки тому

      This video was so relaxing!
      Where are your couches from?

    • @nsan1941
      @nsan1941 4 роки тому

      Love your couch, where is it from?

  • @kellyr.vanderford2258
    @kellyr.vanderford2258 4 роки тому +21

    Good morning to you and everyone watching.

  • @barbkrieser8972
    @barbkrieser8972 4 роки тому

    I love the way you "live" in your home....you let the kids in every room and yet you clean them and it looks like no one was there,... that's a HAPPY HOME!!!! Everyone comfortable with being together ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰

  • @deniseconaway701
    @deniseconaway701 4 роки тому +23

    You have the most lovely smile and personality, thankyou for these lovely vlogs and by the way you have a beautiful home Crystal xxx

  • @cherylmiller2334
    @cherylmiller2334 4 роки тому +18

    You know Crystal, it's always so wonderful to decorate for Christmas, but it feels so good and clean to redecorate afterwards! Looks amazing as it ALWAYS does! Take care and have a wonderful weekend ❣️!

  • @kaylabrazie3202
    @kaylabrazie3202 4 роки тому +1

    Wearing gloves while taking down the Christmas tree...GENIUS!!!

  • @pennysantana7809
    @pennysantana7809 4 роки тому +4

    Very comfortable and cozy. Just take a break now, sit on the couch get a cozy blanket and relax till the boys wake up. You deserve it, great job Crystal.
    Plz be safe and God Bless 🙏💗

  • @bethhoppes6388
    @bethhoppes6388 4 роки тому +4

    Everything looks nice and cozy. You made me laugh when you mentioned that you had not wiped everything down since you decorated for Christmas. I can relate, lol.

  • @maryrobbio3540
    @maryrobbio3540 4 роки тому +5

    Good morning Crystal, your living room looks so comfortable and cozy. I can just picture the whole family gathered in the living room with blankets and pillows watching TV

  • @patrinacopeland265
    @patrinacopeland265 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Crystal. Your living room looks really cozy for the winyer. The green pillows are the perfect color of green. A tip that I have for keeping faux plants looking vibrant and more realistic is this: after cleaning the leaves with warm water and a damp cloth, use another clean cloth, lightly spray with pledge or behold, wipe each leaf. It really works!

  • @traciej9682
    @traciej9682 Рік тому

    I can't believe you manually mopped that whole floor! I would be a sweaty mess😂 Thanks for the inspiration. Happy New Year!

  • @phyllisgrossetti4511
    @phyllisgrossetti4511 4 роки тому +2

    Love the winter decor. I know how you feel when you take down the Christmas decor. Everything looks empty. I laughed when you said the kids might use the pinecone as a toy. 🤣 Your always thinking ahead.

  • @quadenarhodes4859
    @quadenarhodes4859 4 роки тому +2

    I use FloraCraft plant cleaner from Walmart it’s like $4.97 and it works great! You don’t have to wipe the leaves off or nothing just spray the plant down and the dust melts away. That’s the cleaning I love ❤️😂

  • @LaydeeHijabee
    @LaydeeHijabee 4 роки тому

    This is probably not the comment your use to but I want to thank you for sharing your decor videos. They not only give me inspiration but they cheer me up when I am feeling unexpectedly low. Thank you. Keep living your bliss.

    • @CrystalTara
      @CrystalTara  4 роки тому

      I'm so glad, thank you so much! I hope you are doing well.

  • @andreajones53
    @andreajones53 4 роки тому +3

    Good morning Crystal. Beautiful as always. My 17 year old daughter was watching with me and says “Mom, I like her decorating” lol. I thought it was cute. Have a wonderful day! Xo

  • @barbrags12
    @barbrags12 4 роки тому

    So much Kirkland’s. Thank you for supporting my employer.

  • @kathynietfeld9642
    @kathynietfeld9642 3 роки тому +1

    I made the charcuterie hot chocolate board for Christmas eve and it was a huge hit. It’s going to become a tradition! Thanks for the idea. Also I leave up some red decorations for Valentine’s Day. Something to consider.

  • @paularhodarmer3267
    @paularhodarmer3267 3 роки тому

    I love decorating videos the best! I am so happy that you're doing winter decor because a lot of people do Valentine's decor just after Christmas and that is my least favorite holiday and I don't decorate for it. It's been a long time since I had a valentine. I do, however, love the whites and greens of winter and living in the mountains gives me a time to enjoy it.

  • @patriciavogelsperger9645
    @patriciavogelsperger9645 4 роки тому

    Your home is as warm as you are

  • @jennifersecrist1044
    @jennifersecrist1044 4 роки тому +4

    So cozy! Love the pops of green.

  • @melindajoffre103
    @melindajoffre103 4 роки тому +1

    Will my kid touch this, is something I always ask when I'm thinking of adding new decor lol! Everything looks beautiful as always. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

  • @ournewnormalnow8432
    @ournewnormalnow8432 3 роки тому

    Just watching this right now...Dec 29 2021...and seeing sweet Bailey.
    Precious girlie.✨
    Much Love, from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦... Keli 💖

  • @Hildachipman
    @Hildachipman 3 роки тому

    The large round clock wow!
    I love those green plaid pillows!

  • @sherryharmon1390
    @sherryharmon1390 4 роки тому +7

    Love love love!! Everything looks so cozy with the pillows and blankets and the winter greens are the perfect touch! I’ve loved seeing your basement makeover too... You look rested and so happy and pretty today. Way to go SuperMom!! 👌💪🌲⛄️❤️

  • @maryadam7616
    @maryadam7616 4 роки тому

    You are the hardest worker I know. Looks very nice.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @dianecervantes2662
    @dianecervantes2662 4 роки тому +2

    It looks so pretty have a blessed day ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏

  • @annijewiss3142
    @annijewiss3142 4 роки тому +4

    Hi Crystal, love all the greens your lounge looks so nice and cosy, missed the boys today x

  • @TMK1971
    @TMK1971 4 роки тому

    People have green thumbs in plants and your green thumb is decorating!! It always looks so perfect to the season you are doing!! Especially those new pillows from Kirkland with that throw!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @carolyningram751
    @carolyningram751 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Crystal, EVERYTHING looks so clean and pretty as usual
    I love your decorating it’s so AWESOME no matter what you do.
    I know your hubby loves coming home to such a beautiful and clean home.
    You make keeping it all so beautiful so easy, it’s a joy watching you clean and decorate.
    You are such a happy and fun person to watch on your vlog, I get so lifted just watching
    you, you never seem to be down.
    WE should all strive to be as happy as you are, your faith really shines through in and
    out of you, thank you so much for that!

    • @CrystalTara
      @CrystalTara  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you, Carolyn! He walked in from work last night and asked what I did all day. I told him to look around. LOL!!

  • @dotgoodwin4312
    @dotgoodwin4312 4 роки тому +5

    Feels so homey. Love all the pillows and blankets you always have. Now I'm motivated to finish my own Christmas cleaning!

  • @sueanderson1926
    @sueanderson1926 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks,looks very cozy warm,great job

  • @carmenmosqueda6688
    @carmenmosqueda6688 3 роки тому

    Beautiful decorating, your house looks clean cozy.and relaxing.great job thumbs up ☺️.

  • @jensinnett4190
    @jensinnett4190 4 роки тому +1

    I agree, the framed artwork looks really nice in the living room. It’s nice when you can “shop your house” and get a new look.
    Love your channel and style of decor Crystal

  • @cindyharris4030
    @cindyharris4030 4 роки тому

    Totally understand about the Magnolia Journal...I was a charter member but dont have the subscription any longer and you talking about it reminded me of how much I enjoyed just sitting down and devouring the magazine! Will have to subscribe again!

  • @hollyashton7009
    @hollyashton7009 4 роки тому +1

    I love the artwork that you moved from the hallway into the living room & the way you decorated your coffee table. Also your hair looks so pretty.

  • @Kobaltsierra
    @Kobaltsierra 4 роки тому

    Those green pillows look great! Great pop of color

  • @amyyoder524
    @amyyoder524 4 роки тому +3

    Your living room is just lovely Crystal!

  • @gardendreamer9117
    @gardendreamer9117 4 роки тому +1

    I have to thank you Crystal for “introducing” me to winter decorating. Although I love the holiday decorations, I’m ready for them to come down around the end of Dec. I normally go very plain until Valentine’s Day. Now, having some “winter” decorating it looks so cozy in our house. So, thank you!

    • @CrystalTara
      @CrystalTara  4 роки тому +1

      That's great! It's a nice and simple transition until the Vday comes out!

  • @tinab758
    @tinab758 4 роки тому

    So glad the barn is back!!

  • @andrealagow1715
    @andrealagow1715 4 роки тому

    LOVE the black and cream plaid pillows!!!!

  • @jackistemper1419
    @jackistemper1419 4 роки тому

    Forgot to mention ....Love the new black plaid pillows with the original sofa pillows.... Awesome!!!

  • @marsha8622
    @marsha8622 4 роки тому

    Love your Winter decor. So thrilled you did not pull.put a ton of stark white decor and bright greenery I have seen on other channels. Guess if you live in the South you can get away with that but us western gals that live in cold snowy states we need real cozy warm colors to counteract the snowy ground outside.
    Love the wall hanging in the living room and your simple mantle with the dark pine garland.

  • @debbietaylor6424
    @debbietaylor6424 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks so much, I need some winter decorating inspiration, your home always looks so put together.

  • @lynseysides5695
    @lynseysides5695 4 роки тому +1

    I absolutely love your decorating style! I have been so inspired by you, and my home is so much more beautiful because of you. Thank you! 😉 (of course, my husband wishes I wouldn’t have found you, it’s expensive to change everything! Lol)

  • @tidalnest
    @tidalnest 4 роки тому

    Love your videos! So glad I found a UA-cam mom I can actually relate to!

  • @patriciaw.gutierrez5162
    @patriciaw.gutierrez5162 4 роки тому +1

    Good Morning! I'm so glad I am not the only one with some Christmas decorations still up :) Thank you for the winter decor ideas

  • @crystaldarrow9914
    @crystaldarrow9914 4 роки тому

    The lamps on the side tables are very pretty. I like them.

  • @magoo814
    @magoo814 4 роки тому

    I just love watching your videos, not just for ideas but they are so calming in my hectic world. Thank you

  • @tamrabirnie1515
    @tamrabirnie1515 4 роки тому

    Just found your channel! I love your content! Binging some this morning drinking my ☕️! Have a good Monday from Saskatchewan !

  • @annae7102
    @annae7102 4 роки тому +1

    I really like the area by the fireplace...furniture, decorations. Subscriber from Arizona.

  • @Jane-fq4or
    @Jane-fq4or 4 роки тому

    Love American homes. You are so lucky to have such a beautiful home 🇬🇧🇺🇸

  • @barbararay899
    @barbararay899 4 роки тому

    Hi Crystal, I always enjoy your videos. You are always a good inspiration. When I was growing up we always had a beagle. I enjoy seeing him in your home. He is so cute, would like to see Bailey more with your children. I know he must be special to your family. Thanks for sharing

  • @jackistemper1419
    @jackistemper1419 4 роки тому

    So warm & cozy ...especially with the high winds howling today ! It's terrible out !

  • @sharongasparaitis3392
    @sharongasparaitis3392 4 роки тому +1

    As always your decorating is perfection! Really like the pops of green with the light grey sofas. Your living room is very calming. Can’t wait to see what u do in the next video! 😊

  • @jenniferbuzzard2992
    @jenniferbuzzard2992 4 роки тому +1

    Good morning 🌞 I’ve been waiting for this video! I needed some winter decor inspiration so this helped me so much! Are you going to do a front porch winter decor video?

  • @lizeee7840
    @lizeee7840 4 роки тому

    Crystal, don’t save the candle for next year, every day is special, enjoy it now, I’m sure next year you’ll see another one that you want. Enjoy your channel and watching your children growing up.

  • @kathleenh3695
    @kathleenh3695 4 роки тому +1

    I love how the shelves above the couch are perfectly balanced and symmetrical. Everything looks wonderful!

  • @coffeefortwosolly
    @coffeefortwosolly 4 роки тому

    So relaxing Crystal..always love you decorating videos and style and that you even consider your children when deciding what will work🤗🙋🏻‍♀️💕🇬🇧jane

  • @lindabruce2815
    @lindabruce2815 4 роки тому

    I’m really enjoying your video today, Crystal. I have COVID and haven’t felt like doing anything. A bright spot in my day.

  • @aunttaiche9155
    @aunttaiche9155 4 роки тому +1

    Good morning! Enjoying my coffee and watching.Everything looks so cozy! Beautiful as always.. great job Crystal!

  • @karenrechsteiner7100
    @karenrechsteiner7100 4 роки тому

    That little snowflake candle holder looks ceramic! Love it!

  • @Grandmasandy100
    @Grandmasandy100 4 роки тому

    Really enjoyed watching you change the house to winter decor

  • @sandybuchanan3479
    @sandybuchanan3479 4 роки тому +2

    Everything looks so fresh and clean. I love it.

  • @sea.watson
    @sea.watson 4 роки тому

    Morning! Just wanted to say I rarely ever comment on videos. But, you are truly on of my favorite channels to watch on UA-cam. You give me so much home decor inspirations. 😊

  • @margaretreid612
    @margaretreid612 4 роки тому +1

    Crystal, your living room looks so pretty! I love it!

  • @deborahmartin1432
    @deborahmartin1432 4 роки тому

    It’s always hard to take the Christmas tree down. Love the way you are keeping some of your little green trees.

  • @amaliabarrett1847
    @amaliabarrett1847 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful 😍can't wait to get home from work and get all my Christmas completely down and my house back to normal too.

  • @kishakisha17
    @kishakisha17 4 роки тому

    I wish I could like your videos but anyways I love your decor style it's so beautiful

  • @caracampbell1715
    @caracampbell1715 4 роки тому

    The birch logs just make that corner imo! Love the whole winter look!!❄️🌲❄️

  • @kathycunningham6677
    @kathycunningham6677 4 роки тому

    Hi Crystal. Love your home. It’s so warm and cozy. You made it feel like home
    Looking forward to seeing you and your next video.
    You have one of the greatest personalities and demeanor. What you said about taking down the Christmas tree was heartwarming. The memories of this past Christmas will be forever in your heart and ones to cherish.
    Thank you for sharing that with us or at least me. It had me teary eyed and yet brought joy too. Didn’t get to spend Christmas time with my great nieces n nephews and that broke my heart. Their ages are boys 5 4 and 3. The girls are 3 and twin girls are now 10 months. Thank goodness for FaceTime.
    You have a fantastic and blessed day. Take care.

  • @emmapoe2746
    @emmapoe2746 4 роки тому

    Morning Crystal so nice to have everything nice and clean and fresh again everything look lovely. I do love that barn picture and those little lanterns from Menards once again the energizer bunny has done a beautiful job thank you Haha you have a blessed weekend

  • @christineduffy9926
    @christineduffy9926 4 роки тому

    Loved your video your home looks beautiful love from the UK 🇬🇧❤

  • @seasonsandsage392
    @seasonsandsage392 4 роки тому

    Really enjoy how sincere and genuine you are - love your videos.

  • @debrafrazier30
    @debrafrazier30 4 роки тому

    I have the same white metal looking picture from Kirklands!! I just love it.... went I want to clean my fake plants I take them outside and hose them down but don't get the base wet... just the leaves. I take Murphy soap in a spray bottle with water.... spay on, hose off... air dry.... smells soooooo good and clean!!

  • @Mommyonthegoplustwo
    @Mommyonthegoplustwo 4 роки тому

    Love pillows and blankets! Cozy vibes. 🤍

  • @courtneysmith8094
    @courtneysmith8094 4 роки тому

    Love when your taking down the tree bailey's like sorry cant move wont move this is my spot. Your doing great mom lol

    • @CrystalTara
      @CrystalTara  4 роки тому

      I felt so bad for her - I need to make her a new cozy spot.

  • @kathyguenther5866
    @kathyguenther5866 4 роки тому

    I have sprayed some of my greenery and faux plants with a clear sealer spray. My daughter thinks they look nice and fresh afterwards. When I decorate for winter (we live in Minnesota and it's just starting to snow and build up here) I like to add a splash of blue. It usually compliments the blue on my snowmen. I love to leave them out till sometime in March depending when the snow decides to leave here. Great job on the videos Crystal love the tutorials on all your diy's..... You enable my shopping my husband thanks you. Hugs from Minnesota

  • @kimberleyoakes-brown3369
    @kimberleyoakes-brown3369 4 роки тому

    I think this is my favourite way your living room has ever looked xxx

  • @jessieslay7422
    @jessieslay7422 3 роки тому

    Very nice. Everything looks very pretty !

  • @kellibayne9897
    @kellibayne9897 4 роки тому

    The room looks beautiful

  • @eunicewashington9705
    @eunicewashington9705 3 роки тому

    Looks very clean and pretty

  • @boo4252
    @boo4252 4 роки тому

    Looking cozy. ❄

  • @marthamarshall668
    @marthamarshall668 4 роки тому

    Looks so nice and cozy! I saw those pillows and Kirkland’s and told my Mom, “Those look like Crystal pillows!” Lol! Love all the decor! TFS and fir all the inspiration! Be Blessed!

  • @AlyssiaOver
    @AlyssiaOver 4 роки тому +1

    I love your home decor vids so much! Thanks for the inspiration!

  • @phantombladesmith
    @phantombladesmith 4 роки тому

    Hello love your home. I only decorate for Christmas. My home is done in fall colors we do have greenery and we just added blue. We even painted our ceiling a light blue. Spring summer I do the patio we live in Texas so it’s warm here. I do keep up white twinkle lights up all year. But other wise it stay the same. I always try to have fresh flowers out .

  • @carolschultz3588
    @carolschultz3588 4 роки тому

    I really am enjoying these videos. Just moved from Illinois to Florida and no winter decor needed here. I am struggling to know what to do in this house. Fun to see winter weather but enjoy not having to deal with it.

  • @387Rossana
    @387Rossana 4 роки тому

    I cant wait decorate to see valentine’s decoration

  • @janenefelter4056
    @janenefelter4056 4 роки тому

    Loved this! I go blue and (this year blue grayish) just a few snowmen. One kid left at home!! Have a great day ahead!!

  • @ameliarothstein1719
    @ameliarothstein1719 4 роки тому

    Live your style, we're closing on anew home in February so I need all the spring decor ideas and or can you come do my whole house for me!?! 🤣

  • @terrinelson6812
    @terrinelson6812 4 роки тому

    I love Christmas decor but there is something about simple, everyday decor that makes me feel so relaxed! Your living room feels that way too!

  • @Lollylolly7765
    @Lollylolly7765 4 роки тому

    So cozy looking, l like the blanket and pillow in your basket table.

  • @nancyzahradnik6021
    @nancyzahradnik6021 4 роки тому

    Hi Crystal. Your winter decor in the living room is lovely. The look is so inviting, and with the fireplace it is warm and cozy. Enjoy your winter months.

  • @ruthprovost6410
    @ruthprovost6410 3 роки тому

    I love your decorations, your house look very nice cozy

  • @JolieMiddleton
    @JolieMiddleton Рік тому

    It looks very cozy. I love it!

  • @tammy8984
    @tammy8984 4 роки тому

    Beautiful as always Crystal

  • @jackieestevez7406
    @jackieestevez7406 4 роки тому

    Good morning Crystal as always it looks beautiful and cozy. I left my green pillows out too. Relax n drink some tea m enjoy till the twins wakeup.

  • @kristinarosinataylor4200
    @kristinarosinataylor4200 4 роки тому

    I really enjoyed this video, thanks for sharing! 🙂

  • @patriciapartch5617
    @patriciapartch5617 4 роки тому

    Just perfect for winter ❄️ and you made me LOL when you stated that the kids could use the greenery to use as a toy. Blessings to you and your family.

  • @paularhodarmer3267
    @paularhodarmer3267 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the beautiful winter decoration video. I live in the WNC mountains and we still have 2+ months of winter so I love to get decor ideas for this time of year.

  • @susanbolivar9194
    @susanbolivar9194 4 роки тому +1

    I got a tray for my coffee table from the Hearth & Hand line for Christmas, and I was wondering how to style it. Thanks for the inspiration!