Pine Cone Inspiration...for the Holidays

This time of year...every year...I love walking past the holiday aisles in Walmart or Target and smelling those cinnamony pine cones they have for sale.
Anything that smells cinnamony has me at first sniff.
Seriously one of my most favorite smells!

This year, I finally, for the first time, bought one of those lovely cinnamon scented bags of pine cones.
If you have a WinCo grocery store anywhere in your area...they sell these bags cheaper than anywhere else that I've seen.
{like two dollars and some change}

I put some of these pine cones on my mantle and some in a bowl.
I love the way they make my home smell.

Not only do they smell good... they look lovely.

I love bringing natural elements indoors for decorating.
Not only do natural elements make a room feel cozy, they're cheap too!
{Things like twigs, berries, or pine cones from the yard, flowers from the super market, etc., etc.}

If you're into decorating on a serious budget {like I am} and like inserting a pop of natural elements here or there in your decor {like I do}, below are a few inspiring ideas for decorating with pine cones this holiday season.

Click on the link under each picture for directions on putting together these displays.

{Good Housekeeping}

{Good Housekeeping}

{Country Living}

{Country Living}

 

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