Where to Find Vintage Ski Prints & Winter Artwork
Hello, and happy new year! I’m feeling so grateful to kick off another year of blog posts. I hope you had a lovely holiday break- we certainly did. It was filled with good food, friends & family, home projects, and time spent outdoors. I’m wasting no time in diving into a frequently asked about design topic today: my vintage ski prints & winter artwork! While I’ve yet to pull down our Christmas decor and transition our home from holiday to winter (I’m honestly still enjoying it!)… I’ll admit, decorating ideas have been swimming around my brain. If you’re also going to miss the twinkle of holiday lights and are looking for the optimal cozy aesthetic for the cold winter months ahead, don’t overlook the power of artwork that embodies the snowy season. Click through for some go-to vintage ski prints, winter artwork sources, and cozy decorating tips.
I’m beginning to pull the media room side of our basement back together after we installed hardwood flooring and swapped our sectional (reveal & details coming soon!)– and that includes reinstalling our artwork. It has been carefully tucked away these past few months and I’ve really missed it! I get a lot of questions about my vintage ski prints and velvet panels, so I figured it was time to share the details along with similar options.
Installing Artwork Seasonally… or Year Round?
I display my ski prints year round (I live in Utah, after all), but these also make the perfect seasonal accent. If the content or subject matter is something that brings you joy year round, why not embrace it? You’ll find quite a few of my hobbies integrated throughout artwork in our home: horseback riding, skiing, photography, design, reading, etc. I love when a home depicts the personalities of its inhabitants. I’ve also been known to swap artwork seasonally… sometimes when things begin to feel boring or stale, an art shuffle or swap can be really nice!
Winter Artwork Sources
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I’m partial to black & white or sepia prints because they easily pair with any color palette or aesthetic. I think they look timeless year round, but there are plenty of colorful and vintage pastel options out there, too!
Looking for additional places to source new and vintage artwork? Here are some of my go-to sources…
- The National Archives (for some free images)
- Getty (for downloading & printing yourself)
- One Kings Lane (for designer & editorial artwork)
- Tuesday Made (I’m constantly sourcing new & vintage artwork to share with you!)
- Society 6 (for vintage prints)
- Etsy (for vintage works & prints)
- Ebay (for vintage artwork)
- Juniper Print Shop (for digital works)
- Minted (for framed art)
5 More Ideas for Styling a Cozy Winter Home
- Restyle lamps for ambient lighting // Rethink your lighting layout to include more lamps- or move your existing fixtures to a more functional location. You may also want to invest in a couple smart plugs, so they’re set to switch on automatically once the sun goes down. I love that feature!
- Highlight the fireplace or mantel // While the garland may be tucked away, you can still highlight one of the coziest features in your home… the fireplace. Style the mantel with art, a mirror, a lamp, books, sculptural objects, or a plant to keep things interesting & inviting. Here are my best mantel styling tips + 5 looks for inspiration!
- Insert luxe textiles // Think pillows, throws, and rugs made of wool, cashmere, mohair, faux fur, shearling, etc. These are ideal for your main living spaces. Consider swapping your bedding for flannel or layering on an extra blanket. Swapping bath linens or towels, and treating yourself to a new cozy robe is also a great way to experience a cozy (metaphorical) hug this season.
- Don’t forget the fragrance // Burn winter pine, fir, or hearth candles that fill your home with a seasonal scent while providing a warming ambience.
- Focus on enjoying your home and zhuzh those areas // Do you enjoy getting cozy with a good book? Create a cozy window nook or style your best reading chair. Here are some of my personal favorite books to curl up with this winter! Do you prefer to warm up with a soak in the tub? Focus on restyling your bathroom- or build yourself a bath caddy! Bring your attention toward the areas of home you spend the most time enjoying each winter.
Looking for more ideas? Check out 10 blog posts to inspire that “cozy” feeling this winter!
FAQ
I found a stack of them at a thrift store years ago, but they’re not originals… they’re pretty popular black & white photos that can be found in the archives, on Etsy, Getty, etc.
I’ve got a couple posts on this specific topic… read this one for a guide to creating the perfect grid gallery wall, and this is a fun one we installed at our local Humane Society (we gave them a makeover): the easier grid gallery wall, via dog edition.
Definitely! Check out this post for my favorite sources for digital & printable art.
Yes! In fact, I shared my tutorial for creating your own photograph artwork here. Most recently, I framed some editorial horse photos I took with my friends for our maroon guest bedroom.
I’m thinking yes! I’d like to get a really big photographic work for the basement hallway. We’ve got some built-ins that are taking up precious space. Eventually, we’d like to push the built-in wall out to add a sauna, and that would be the perfect space for a giant piece of art… I think oversized ski or mountain artwork would make a nice cohesive statement down there. Here’s the latest on that renovation, by the way: basement kitchen renovation update.
I ski! One of my first jobs in high school was as a ski instructor, and it’s still something I make time for today. If you’d like a peek at my ski adventures, check out these posts: a weekend skiing in Jackson Hole and a weekend adventure skiing with Backcountry. Our next big ski trip is approaching- we’re headed to Japan.
While many people love the fresh start of the new year, I always feel a little bummed the holidays have come and gone that week after. It always takes me a minute to readjust to my normal routine, regain focus, and I do believe resetting & freshening our home helps with my mental clarity & overall attitude. If you’re also trying to beat the winter blues this month, sometimes new artwork, cozy textiles, and a quick styling session can be really beneficial. As always, leave me your art questions in the comment section below. It’s good to be back! I hope your new year is off to a phenomenal start, friends.