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As the cooler months settle in across North Carolina, it’s time to think about protecting your outdoor furniture from the winter elements. While your patio setup has served you well all summer long, taking a few extra steps now can help ensure your cushions and furniture look fresh, clean, and comfortable when spring arrives.

Here’s your complete guide to storing outdoor cushions and furniture during winter, tailored for the North Carolina climate — where cold rain, humidity, and the occasional freeze can take a toll.

The fireplace mantel is one of the most eye-catching spots in your home during the holiday season. Whether your style leans farmhouse, traditional, or modern chic, a beautifully styled mantel sets the tone for cozy gatherings and festive moments. With a few well-chosen pieces, you can transform this space into a warm, inviting focal point.

At Carolina Pottery, you'll find garlands, wreaths, lights, and décor accents to make your mantel shine. Here’s how to style your own — plus inspiration from curated product picks.

Enjoy the last days of summer with huge savings on stylish, durable wicker furniture during Carolina Pottery’s End of Summer Wicker Sale! From September 17 – September 23, 2025, shop our best-selling wicker collections, including Aruba, Biscayne, Catalina, Palmetto, Raleigh, and Wilmington.

Each collection offers a unique blend of comfort, style, and quality—perfect for porches, patios, sunrooms, or backyard entertaining. Whether you love laid-back coastal vibes, timeless traditional looks, or structured modern designs, you’ll find the perfect set to refresh your outdoor space.

Don’t miss this limited-time event to upgrade your outdoor living area with furniture that’s as inviting as it is long-lasting.

Nothing sets the holiday tone quite like a gorgeous wreath on your front door. The 22″ Custom Cedar & Berry Wreath from Carolina Pottery blends timeless greenery with pops of festive berries, creating a warm and inviting look that works for Christmas, winter decorating, and beyond.

Few things capture the warmth of fall like a beautiful wreath hanging on your front door. Whether you’re drawn to farmhouse charm, rustic harvest vibes, or chic modern designs, a custom wreath is one of the easiest (and most affordable) ways to welcome the season.

Fall brings cooler weather, warm colors, and festive gatherings with family and friends. It’s also the perfect time to update your home with seasonal décor that makes every space feel cozy and inviting. At Carolina Pottery, we believe decorating for fall doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive—you just need the right inspiration and a few affordable supplies.

Custom wreaths are sure to add a unique and welcoming touch to your space.

Beat long summer days with fun craft you can do with the kids and grandkids! We've pulled together 5 projects you can put together easily before July 4th!

Looking to create your own outdoor living space but not sure where to start? Read and shop online for 6 Outdoor Essentials you'll want to enjoy some time outside this spring!

Celebrating Easter with a small gathering of family? Make it extra special this year with easy and stylish decor ideas that can be put together quickly!

Shop the blog post to find design inspiration in using lemons for your spring 2021 home décor!

No more interrupted crafting sessions because you don't have what you need to finish! We've put together a list of craft supply essentials to have on hand so you can craft to your heart's content!

Use stylish baskets and bins to contain snacks, plastic-ware, and pantry staples in your kitchen. These ideas are simple, and easy to implement in your 2021 organization journey.

Find inspirational décor that reflects the reason we celebrate every year!

Check out the latest at Carolina Pottery for Christmas décor theme - BLUE & SILVER!

Have some fun this year with your decorating! Go all out with Grinch themed decorations!

The farmhouse trend isn't going anywhere any time soon, which means it's perfectly acceptable to cover your home in vintage red truck Christmas things!

Get inspired to bring the magic of a snow-dusted forest in your home this Christmas!

Relive your childhood this Christmas with our Elf themed décor!

Get the black and white look with buffalo check and green accents this season!

Shop our seasonal décor selection to swap out summer! If Fall is your favorite, you won't want to miss this!

Finding a new normal while you #stayhome is hard. But we've got your back! Read how you can make your home beautiful and keep your family from driving each other crazy while you're at it!

Get a sneak peak at what is in stores now! We've got something for everyone, and every occasion this spring and we can't wait for you to see!

Learn how to select and decorate your own console table with our furniture and home décor available at Carolina Pottery!

At Carolina Pottery we try to keep our finger on the pulse of home decor trends as much as possible, and one of the things that will be making a BIG mark in home decor this year is Rustic Kitchen decor items! Let's learn more!

Are you new to home decorating, or looking for some fresh inspiration for a space in your home that looks ‘blah?' Brass is getting a lot of attention in home decor these days, and it’s no wonder!

This time of year can be difficult when it comes to decorating your home. After the glitz and sparkle of Christmas, and before the beauty of a green and colorful spring, winter means our homes may feel a little drab and boring, but we’ve got a fix for that!

We’ve been thinking about spring almost as soon as Christmas was packed away last year! There’s just something about winter that makes us crave color and flowers, so we’ve put together a list of ideas to make spring come early in your home!

It’s winter. Which in the south can mean it’s either snowing, or 75 degrees and sunny. But no matter the weather, we love this decorating trend that will be found in stores at Carolina Pottery!

Want to incorporate the high-contrast decorating theme for your home this year? Click to read more and find out what we have in stores at Carolina Pottery to help you achieve this look!

Tobacco baskets are a staple in the farmhouse decorating movement. Learn some creative ways to use them in your home decorating this new year!

Pantone released its selection for 2020 and we couldn’t be more excited! Now is the time to pull some items together and start the year fresh with new color!

Need a special centerpiece or decoration for your mantel? We have the cutest project just for you!

Our 2019 Store tour with Julie Siomacco!

You’re starting your list, you’re checking it twice, even listing the people who were a little naughty... We've got everything you need to check those names off!

Watch as we add picks and an elf character to our lighted gift box to create a custom Christmas decoration in just a few minutes! Find all the supplies needed for this project and more at any of our four Carolina Pottery locations in the southeast!

Watch as we create a snowman - shaped wreath decoration with three different sized greenery wreaths! Re-decorate this after Christmas for a winter decoration as well! Find everything you need for this project and more at any of our four Carolina Pottery locations in the South East!

Take a peek at all the Christmas floral items we brought from all over to have in ONE PLACE just for you!

Take a look at our tree decorated with gold, burlap, glitter, berries and faith based ornaments!

Give your tree some character and a little bit of mischief with Santa's helpers this year!

Learn how to add extra touches to a pre-made wreath found in our stores to make a gorgeous personalized Christmas wreath to hang up this season!

Find everything you need to make a festive pine cone garland to decorate your home!

In this tutorial we'll show you a how to make a Tic-Tac-Toe board and game pieces. All you need is a canvas, paints, paintbrushes, and some river rocks. This fun craft will be something your kids can enjoy all summer long!

In this tutorial we'll show you the secret behind a Carolina Pottery Christmas tree! We'll walk you through our method of how to decorate your Christmas tree in a BIG way! We'll use ornaments of all sizes and show you how to know where to put all your ornaments, no matter how big or small they are!

In this tutorial we'll show you how to add a big beautiful tree topper the Carolina Pottery way! Add a big bow to the top of your tree for a classic look! Keep filling the top of your tree with picks of your choice to create a fuller over-the-top Christmas tree topper!

In this tutorial we'll show you how to use ribbon decorate your Christmas tree. We have several different options of ways you can use ribbon to make your tree stand out!

In this video we'll show you another options of how to add mesh to your Christmas tree! Instead of putting mesh straight up and down on your tree, move it around the tree at a diagonal. Be creative and have fun!

In this DIY video, we show you one method of how to use deco mesh ribbon to decorate your Christmas tree! There are several ways to use mesh in your tree (look for our other videos to see more!), but in this video we show you how to add your deco mesh in straight, poofy lines down your tree.

Fluffing a tree may look easy, but there is an art to it that can take your tree from looking "okay" to "fabulous!" Watch to learn!

Create a hanging basket you can have out all year round! Watch our DIY video to learn how to assemble your own gorgeous basket that can hang on your front porch without having to worry about keeping a plant alive!

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a wreath that will look good all year long! Get creative and pick out your favorite flowers or greenery to personalize your wreath. We've added our Betty Jean Bow to this wreath to balance out the design.

In this tutorial we'll show you have to use Wrapfia raffia ribbon to tie a couple different types of bows. We'll also show you how to use regular curling ribbon using the same technique. Use as many colors as you'd like and remember, practice makes perfect!

Looking for something other than a wreath for your front door? In this tutorial, we'll decorate a ladybug and butterfly as a fun afternoon DIY project! Add ribbon, flowers, and greenery to your ladybug or butterfly to create a beautiful piece to hang on your door!

Every southerner loves a good monogram! In this tutorial you'll learn how to decorate your monogram door hanger! Get creative with flowers, ribbon, greenery and more! Follow our simple steps to upgrading your monogram hanger into a beautiful piece you'll be proud to show off!

Learn how to create your own picture frame out of a window frame and string! This is the perfect weekend project to add a personal touch to your home and give you and excuse to print those pictures out!

Our wedding series continues! In this tutorial you'll learn how to create your own wedding corsage! We'll show you the difference in a traditional and modern style and help you know how to piece it all together.

In this video you'll learn how to make a wedding boutonniere. Choose from a selection of flowers and greenery to match your wedding colors!

Follow along to learn how to make your very own bouquet and keep in mind that the flowers can be switched out to create a custom look for your wedding!

In this video, you'll learn how to tie a tulle bow! Pick one color or multiple to create a beautiful tulle bow for weddings, parties, wreaths, and more! Shop with us online or at one of our Carolina Pottery stores!

In this video you'll learn how to create a mesh tubing bow. This bow is perfect to attach to your wreath or add to a present. Use as many colors as you'd like to match your theme and decor!

In this DIY tutorial, we teach you how to create an Easter Bunny Hat! You can repurpose items you have already, one of your snowman hats, or shop one of our Easter hats!

Create beautiful centerpieces for Christmas! In this tutorial we'll show you how to decorate lanterns for your home. Add bows, berries, greenery, ornaments, pine cones and more!

In this tutorial, learn how to make a Christmas wreath for your front door! Learn how to combine two types of wreaths in a few simple steps! Don't forget to check out our tutorials on how to tie a bow to add to your wreath.

Just in time for turkey day, here's a DIY tutorial on how to make a trimmer wreath for Thanksgiving! This would be the perfect wreath for your front door to welcome all of your guests on Thanksgiving Day!

In this DIY video tutorial, we show you how to make a simple greenery arrangement using minimal supplies and not requiring a great deal of skill. You can create a variety of different arrangements using this method, and use various types of greenery to achieve any look you want.

Learn how to make a bow in two different methods using deco mesh! These make gorgeous and full-looking bows that make up quicker than ribbon bows when you need something fast that makes a statement!

One of Carolina Pottery's favorite wreath to make is a "trimmer wreath" made with a grapevine wreath and mesh and bows. Learn how to make your own for any season or holiday you can think of!

A stacked bow can be added to nearly any project, including a wreath or floral arrangement, or used by itself on a light post, flag pole, or even a gift!

Make a beautiful DIY decorated grapevine ball with this tutorial by Carolina Pottery! These grapevine balls can be used to decorate your front porch, hung from trees in the yard, or even used inside!

Learn how to make a cut deco mesh wreath for any season! The options are endless, and you may find this method a little addicting; once you make one, you'll want to make more!