Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Christmas Mantel Details

 

When I put together my mantel decorations, the look I want to achieve is cozy and inviting, with lots of red and green and natural elements.

Adding a large, metal star adds height and texture, as well as a great Christmas feel. I also love the bright red color.

The garland is a mixture of branches, greenery, berries and pine cones, with a touch of snow. I found this sign several years ago and love the sentiment - all hearts come home for Christmas. It is my favorite detail on the mantel.

Pretty white lights, twinkle and shine wrapped around a grapevine Christmas tree.

Other details include sparkly ornaments in a vase, candles of various textures and heights, that add soft light and three of my favorite snow globes. This one has a vintage Christmas scene with an old time, red Ford truck bringing home the family tree.

Have a merry day :-)

 

{Linking with these friends}

Full Circle Creations

Savvy Southern Style

Handy Man Crafty Woman

The DIY Dreamer

The Charm of Home

Simple Home Life

Have A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson

Serenity Now

Funky Junk Interiors

I Heart Naptime

Sunny Simple Life

Between Naps on the Porch

Alderberry Hill

Salt Tree

The Dedicated House

Cozy Little House

a bowl full of lemons

Love and Laundry

Kathe with an E

Life on Lakeshore Drive

Katherine's Corner

My Repurposed Life

Craftberry Bush

Live Laugh Rowe

A Delightsome Life

Cedar Hill Ranch

Skip To My Lou

Stonegable

The Shabby Creek Cottage

Rooted in Thyme

The Girl Creative

At The Picket Fence

You Are Talking Too Much

Debbiedoo's

A Stroll Thru Life

The Thrifty Groove

The Tablescaper

One Creative Weekend

The Lettered Cottage

Jennifer Rizzo

Kelly's Korner

 

Posted by Vicki @ lifeinmyemptynest at Tuesday, December 04, 2012
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37 comments:

  1. Formerly known as FrauDecember 4, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    Gorgeous I love the reds! Have a great day!

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  2. Cranberry MorningDecember 4, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Beautiful! I don't think I've seen a mantle that I've liked better than this one. LOVE the red and the star and plaque and everything. I'm still trying to get a mantle above our stove. We'll see what happens. I'm keeping yours in mind. Love it!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 4, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Oh my goodness, I love that!!! The second I saw it my mouth dropped open in wonder and awe, it's really really gorgeous! Hugs ~ Mary

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  4. Chatty CroneDecember 4, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    I love the reds - so very pretty.

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  5. Chenille CottageDecember 4, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    Waht a beautiful display! I love that great big red star! Your mantel looks so lovely with all the red accents.
    Blessings to you,
    Carolynn

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  6. UnknownDecember 4, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    Love it!! The red is gorgeous and I love that star!!

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  7. UnknownDecember 4, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    I love the stair, and what a pretty mantle. Great job!

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  8. Maureen WyattDecember 5, 2012 at 1:59 AM

    The red is so dramatic!

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  9. Debbie @DewdropGablesDecember 5, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Love your red star! And the whole mantel comes together beautifully. Great job!
    Saw you linking at New House All Star Party.
    Debbie :)

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  10. Carlene @ Organized ClutterDecember 5, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    You can't go wrong with greens, pine cones and a bright red star. A very festive combination. Great job!

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  11. UnknownDecember 5, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Had to stop by - love the barn star!! They are my favorite :) This is just so pretty :)

    Stopping by from A Bowl Full of Lemons

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  12. Athena at Minervas GardenDecember 6, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Such a beautiful mantel--that star just really caught my eye! Thank you for sharing it with us.

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  13. Joyce - Quilted NestDecember 6, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    I'm with Athena - that star caught my eye too! Pretty reds...

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  14. Bonnie@Creative DecoratingDecember 6, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    Just stopping by from the WOW party because that star is just perfect there! Like the North Star! Your mantle is very nice and I love the snow globe with the old truck!

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  15. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonDecember 6, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    Love the reds! The star is certainly just that, the star of the mantel. That ford truck bringing home the family is so fun! Love that saying also.
    Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  16. Doreen@foxdenrdDecember 7, 2012 at 2:29 AM

    The star is lovely, and your mantel has just the right amount of elements and proportion. Well done!

    Thanks for linking up at 'it"s beginning to look a lot like Christmas'. Happy to have you!

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  17. xinexDecember 7, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    This is definitely cozy, very beautiful...Christine

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  18. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizDecember 7, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    Very nice! Cozy and designed well. The star is a great touch!

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  19. Rosemary@villabarnesDecember 7, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    You have a great mantel. I love that old truck with the tree.

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  20. Debbie @DewdropGablesDecember 8, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Very lovely mantle, love the red truck globe and your sign.
    Saw you sharing at Serenity Now
    Debbie :)

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  21. The TablescaperDecember 8, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    Great mantel! Love all of the red!

    Wonderful to have you at Seasonal Sundays!

    - The Tablescaper

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  22. JoAnn SweetPepperRoseDecember 10, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    Lovely mantel! sweet picture of the All Hearts Come Home... and the red star - love the red!
    JoAnn

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  23. allisamazingDecember 10, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    What a lovely mantel! I love the reds and greens :)

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  24. Miss CharmingDecember 10, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Wonderful snowglobe!

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  25. camp and cottage livingDecember 10, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    Love your 'red' theme. It is such a pretty contrast to the white background!

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  26. Ms Bingles Vintage ChristmasDecember 10, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    I love your christmas star and so does Jesus!
    Happy Holidays to you!
    Leticia

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  27. AnneDecember 10, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    LOVE that pop of red! Joining from Jennifer's Christmas walk!
    xx
    Anne

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  28. DiannDecember 11, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Your mantel looks wonderful. Full of happy christmas cheer! Thank you for sharing at TTF!

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  29. Stan and Jody GabaraDecember 12, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing your Christmas Mantel on Simple & Sweet Fridays. I love the red and green details. Everything looks perfect. The big red star is my favorite!

    Jody

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  30. UnknownDecember 12, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    Love your mantle! I just decorated ours with garland a week or two ago and love how it looks!
    New follower here, feel free to stop by and follow
    www.iheartpears.blogspot.com

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  31. UnknownDecember 12, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    Your mantel is beautiful! I love the picture and the red star. So pretty!! Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent!! Hope you are having a wonderful week. :)

    Hugs
    Kathy

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  32. ClaireDecember 14, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    So very pretty!

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  33. twinkietotmomDecember 14, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Your mantle is so fun & that snow globe is adorable!

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  34. Free Art PrintablesDecember 15, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    THank you for sharing your holiday home! I love red for the holidays!!!! Thank you for linking!

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  35. JacquelineDecember 20, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    Beautiful! I just shared mine finally. Thank you for linking this up at Simply Creation's Link Party!

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  36. The TablescaperNovember 30, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Great mantel.

    Wonderful to have you be at Christmases Past at Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  37. Susan FreemanDecember 1, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Your mantel was terrific. Can't wait to see what you do this year!

    Big Texas Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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