Wednesday, December 1, 2010

How I Decorate My Mantle

This is my mantle.  I love to decorate it for Christmas and this is how I do it.


This is my mantle on a normal day...kinda boring..need to change that - after the new year :-)

First, I add the lighted wreath.  I got this from Sam's after Christmas one year.  I got it for $14.99 - Score!!!

Then I add the lighted garland..I've had this for years and I have no idea how much I spent for...I'm sure I got it at an after Christmas sale :-)
The lighted houses keep the garland on the mantle...I won these when I sold Tupperware = free!

 Then come the candle holders and candles to help hide the wires...

Next, the stockings.  These are new for us this year...I got them at Michael's last year for 75% off = $3.25 each! They are really cute and each has their own personality.  I meant to get the monogramed but forgot :-( 

And lastly, the fake poinsettas.  These are really beautiful, kind of 'flocked'.  I got these at Sam's after Christams for $4.99 each! 
(please excuse the 'peanut' doll in the bottom right corner...Santa is there now, I'll have to take another pic)

And that is my Christmas mantle..what do you think?







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22 comments:

  1. It makes me smile too! I LOVE lit mantels. I have some village items on mine also. So cute!

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  2. Absolutely beautiful! I love this time of the year!

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  3. These are lovely! Such inspiration and beautiful holiday decor! Great job here; I’m so glad I stumbled upon your post.

    hugs
    Cidinha

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  4. really nice mantle. I am working on mine. Have my tree up so that's a good thing
    Happy Holidays,
    julie

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  5. Thanks for checking out my blog :) How fun to be an art teacher! That sounds so fun. I am starting a linky party next week. You should come and link up some of your beautiful projects!

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  6. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love your mantle it looks so pretty. I want to steal the black Christmas balls you found for a steal! I have been looking for a month for some and can not find them anywhere! My sweet niece called today and she found me some at Hobby Lobby (we don't have a HL around here) can't wait till she comes home this weekend so I can finish a project with them. Getting ready to check out some more of your great blog. Blessings, Vicky

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  7. Wow, what a lovely area. I am just adoring your paint treatment on your walls! So cool!

    Donna
    http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/

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  8. Everything looks beautiful! I wish I had room to put lighted garland on mine because yours looks fabulous!

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  9. It looks beautiful! Great job!
    Thanks for linking up!

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  10. Thanks for stopping by. Your mantle is just lovely. And I LOVE the stockings. What a deal!!

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  11. Sweet and pretty! Love the little lighted houses.

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  12. Your mantle is so great. I love the little house and your stockings are so fun.

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  14. I wanted to change my Kinkaid for Christmas and never thought of a wreath. Thank you for giving me an idea. I love the lighted houses--makes it seem warm and inviting.

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  15. Great job!! I'm slowly taking over my boyfriend's mantle...starting with a wreath. I bought the plain wreath for $4.99 and decorating it with items on hand. I'm jealous of your lit one though!

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  16. Very pretty! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!

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  17. Very pretty!

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  18. Fun and cheerful! What's not to love??

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    Have a great day!
    -Jami

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  20. I wish I had a mantle to decorate! Thanks for linking this up to my Catch a Glimpse party as well!

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