My Christmas Mantel - Let it Snow!
Welcome to the start of my Christmas decorating!
I have a snowflake theme going on in my family room with my mantel.
It all started when my girlfriend Alicia and I were shopping in Amish Country and we stumbled upon these red shutters. They called out to us! Just like the honey graham pretzels they sell at the bulk food store!
Next it was the bolt of red plaid burlap ribbon that spoke to us!
I used these giant snowflakes that I had hanging in my foyer last year as my big statement on the shutters which kind of created the theme.
I used these giant snowflakes that I had hanging in my foyer last year as my big statement on the shutters which kind of created the theme.
I decided since I had just bought new stockings last year - I had to use them again, but I wanted a little bit different look. So I used some of that plaid ribbon along with two other ribbon trims I found at Michaels.
Using my sewing machine I layered the three ribbons to make a wide band for the cuffs. Then I just hand basted them onto the fur trim. This way if I want to change them out for something different next year it will not be difficult to remove this trim.
All of my greenery is fake stuff. I tried to layer it with different types of needles to make it look a little more real. I tucked some in smaller snowflakes, pine cones, berries, a little ribbon and then also sprinkled everything with fake snow when I was done.
The wood trees are from Pat Catans,
All of my greenery is fake stuff. I tried to layer it with different types of needles to make it look a little more real. I tucked some in smaller snowflakes, pine cones, berries, a little ribbon and then also sprinkled everything with fake snow when I was done.
The wood trees are from Pat Catans,
and the two big red lanterns anchoring the ends are from Kohl's.
In the mean time I am linking this one up to:
Saturday Night Special @Saturday Night Special
A Homespun Christmas @ Savvy Southern Style
Seasonal Sundays @ The Tablescaper
Sunday Showcase @ Under the Table and Dreaming
Holiday Home Christmas Mantel Party @The Lettered Cottage
Christmas Mantel Link Party @52 Mantels
Tis the Season Party @Embracing Change
Ann, this is great! I love the red shutters and lanterns! It looks wonderful! :)
ReplyDelete~Audra
Ann, just looking at all the red popping out all over on your mantel made me smile. The shutters and snowflakes and lanterns are just so Christmasy! All my stuff is in storage and maybe this weekend I will get it out. Love it! Joni
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Love the red shutters!
ReplyDeleteThe red is beautiful and so festive. I totally love all of the stockings.
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice visit.
Ann,
ReplyDeleteLove how you used those cute red shutters...GREAT LOOK!!
Blessings,
Linda
LOVE your mantel!The red shutters as a backdrop are really nice! I am your latest follower! Hope you come check out my blog too! www.mendezmanor.com
ReplyDeleteI love it!! A gal after my own heart!
ReplyDeleteA truly festive and beautiful mantel with all the things I love~
New follower.
Cindy
The amount of Red you used is festive and
ReplyDeletejust lovely... I'm impressed!
Happy Holidays
Sandy
Too cute. Love the traditional colors. Thanks for linking up.
ReplyDeleteAnn - what a fabulous, festive mantel! Love the monogrammed stockings!
ReplyDeleteKelly
Oh thats is such a wonderful idea with the shutters. The red looks so festive with the white snowflakes!!! Love the way you tied it all together with the lanters. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteAnn
I love the red shutters and the giant snowflakes! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Everything ties together perfectly. Love the trim on the stockings and the red shutters.
ReplyDeleteAnn I always love to see what you do with the treasures we find on our shopping trips you never fail to do something unique and wonderful. This is one of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteNice job! Love the shutters and snowflakes - and those trees. so cute!
ReplyDeleteYour mantel is so pretty! I would love if you stopped by the BIG Christmas Mantel party to link it up!
ReplyDeleteStacey of Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com
O my goodness! This is so pretty! Love the shutter with the snowflakes! Would love if you'd join our Countdown to Christmas link party! Hope to see you there! Have a great week! :)
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The red is so pretty and festive!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to the Christmas Mantel Linky Party at Embracing Change!
Stacey