Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Christmas Mantel

Christmas means stockings and stockings love a mantel.


This is the first house where we've actually had a mantel to hang stockings from!  In fact, I might go so far as to say we bought this house because of the beautiful fireplace.  So what a perfect place to start with Christmas decorating!


Some of the decor is new and some are hand-me-down family heirlooms.  The "HoHoHo" sign I bought at Hancock Fabrics about four years ago for half price.  It was so cute I couldn't resist it.  Little Bit thinks it would be hilarious to turn it around backwards so it would read "oHoHoH"!


The beautiful wreath I bought at Hobby Lobby three years ago.  I got it for half price but it was still a splurge at $50.  I love it, though and it was worth every penny.  It needed to be big to fill this space (from mantel to ceiling is a good 4 1/2 ft) and the white flocking really pops on the black background.


The metal initial I bought at Dillard's three years ago.  I don't remember what I paid for it but I probably got it on sale (knowing me).  Unfortunately it's been knocked over a couple dozen times and has a dent but I love it anyway.


The candlesticks I got from my grandmother many years ago.  I not a big fan of brass and she's not a big fan of "defacing" brass with spray paint so they stayed they way they are.  I have to admit, I kinda like them being brass.  It makes them feel old to me.  And the candle rings I made myself (see the tutorial here).


Down on the hearth is an old sewing basket that my grandma gave me.  I filled it with cheap garland doubled over (to make it a little fuller) and lots of picks of holly.  Both of which I've had for so long I can't even remember where I got them.


Any way, that's my fireplace and mantel.  Just two stockings for my two little men.  One of these days I'm going to get around to making new ones for all four of us!


14 comments:

  1. It's so beautiful and your blog is as well. I just found you and I will be back. Gorgeous!

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  2. I love your mantel, It came out just beautiful. Your did a great job of making it simple and chic.

    I have a link party on Sundays were people link up sentimental decor they use in their home. It is called Sentimentaal Sunday and I would love for you to share all your grandmothers gifts to you.

    Merry Christmas,
    Cha Cha

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  3. This is beautiful!!! Found you on the mantle tour.

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  4. SO pretty!

    I'm a new follower! I found you at Blue Cricket Design, and I love your blog. I look forward to all your projects. =D

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  5. Very pretty! I love that wreath! The candle rings are really cute.

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  6. Your mantle looks amazing- I love your fireplace stone!
    Jennifer
    www.bigdandme.com

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  7. that is a gorgeous fireplace...and i love how you decorated it...festive yet sophisticated!

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  8. I would have bought that house just for the fireplace too! It is beautiful and you decorated it beautifully for the holiday too!

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  9. Holy Moly! What a firplace!! I dream of stacked stone JUST like that! Beautifully decorated!

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  10. I love your black mantel. What a gorgeous fireplace to work with to decorate. Love that wreath and Hobby Lobby is where most of my wreaths or swags have come from, too.

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  11. It's beautiful! I thought it was a photo from a a magazine. You did a wonderful job decorating for the holidays. I like how you remember where you purchased each and every item. I also love the vintage sewing basket from your grandma. Well done! I'm now following your blog :)

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  12. Thank you for linking up your sweet sentimental mantel. It makes me smile again this morning as I reread and looked at everything agian.

    Merry Christmas,

    Cha Cha

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  13. I would've been sold on the fireplace alone too. BEAUTIFUL!! You're right - that flocked wreath works perfectly with the black background. Linking over from Funky Junk...

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  14. I am so in love with your fireplace and that wreath is just gorgeous!

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