DIY Art Frame and Declutter: Cozy Winter Decor for Simple Living

Welcome to Home Style Saturday, your weekend home digest. In this week’s edition you’ll find fresh inspiration for decorating, DIY projects, home tours, recipes, and practical tips to make your space more comfortable and beautiful.

I’ve enjoyed a few relaxed days in comfortable clothes and I don’t feel guilty about it. At the end of the year I often need time to rest and recharge. Now that the break is over, it’s time to get back into the rhythm of things. I hope your holidays were everything you hoped for and that you’re returning to routine feeling refreshed.

For this first Home Style Saturday of 2025, we’re bringing together practical tutorials and seasonal inspiration: a step-by-step guide to making a deep frame for canvas art, simple winter decorating ideas to bridge the post-holiday months, smart tips for creating an uncluttered look, decluttering strategies you might not have tried, and ten simple steps to simplify daily life.

Suzy | Worthing Court

How to Make a Deep Picture Frame for Canvas Art

A DIY deep frame gives canvas artwork a polished, gallery-ready appearance and can be far less expensive than a custom frame. This clear, step-by-step tutorial walks you through the process so you can build a sturdy, attractive frame that complements your artwork. Whether you’re framing a store-bought canvas or a personal painting, this project helps you achieve a professional look without the high cost.

Rhoda | Southern Hospitality

Winter Decorating Ideas

After holiday decorations come down, many of us crave a little freshness to carry us through the quiet winter months. This collection of ideas focuses on creating cozy, uplifting vignettes and small seasonal touches that make your home feel welcoming without a full redecorating effort. Expect approachable suggestions that use texture, neutral accents, and small arrangements to brighten living spaces during the colder weeks.

Yvonne | StoneGable

7 Tips for an Uncluttered Looking Home

If you want your home to feel peaceful, spacious, and beautifully put together, these seven decorating tips can help. The guidance focuses on practical styling choices—how to manage surfaces, choose focal points, and arrange furnishings—to create an uncluttered, cohesive look. These suggestions are designed to be easy to apply and effective at making rooms look calmer and more inviting.

Lory | Designthusiasm

5 Decluttering Tips You May Not Have Thought Of

Looking to get organized? This post shares five decluttering strategies that go beyond the usual advice. You’ll find fresh approaches to sorting, storing, and letting go—ideas that help streamline your home and simplify everyday routines.

Ann | On Sutton Place

10 Steps to a Simpler Life

This guide lays out ten practical steps to simplify your daily life and create more balance. The suggestions are straightforward and actionable, focused on reducing clutter—both physical and mental—so you can focus on what matters most. Use these steps to create routines and habits that lead to a calmer, more intentional home and lifestyle.