I am thrilled to be a part of the holiday mantle tour.
Our fireplace mantel in the family room is our main focus.
It is off to the side but it still makes quite a statement when you walk into the room.
I love the smell of fresh greens in my home this time of the year.
We do have artificial trees,but I splurge a little of fresh greens.
This year I collaborated with Lynch Creek Farms and was given this amazing garland.
My mantel is quite small so I can’t go crazy with too many pieces on it.
But it’s okay because I really do like to keep things pretty simple.
And I don’t like changing everything in my home either just for the holiday season.
I just changed my mantle a few months ago and still love the mirror and gate.
So instead of taking everything down I decided to keep those pieces as is,but add too it.
I love layering mirrors and frames.
Here I layered a mirror a metal gate and a chippy frame.
I love the color and patina on this old window frame.
I have another chippy window frame that I am using to frame out a vintage painting.
This wreath was made using color craft cotton balls.
It was very easy to make,I just glued these cotton balls using a hot glue gun onto this white styrofoam wreath.
And it’s hung using a little lace trim I found at the thrift shop.
Christmas decor,especially on a mantle can be simple and yet beautiful.
Stockings still need to be put up,but I don’t always add those until it get’s closer to Christmas.
Some years I add them to my mantel and other years I added them to our stair case.
I do have a large stocking that I recently bought this year.
It’s a little too large for our mantle.
It’s hung on an old chippy door that’s in the corner of our family room.
Do you decorate with Christmas stockings?
Please make sure to visit these other beautiful blogs and see how they decorated their mantels this year!
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Gorgeous mantel that ties in so beautifully with the entire room…Love that wonderful pink cotton ball wreath…great partying with you Anne!
Thank you Shirley!
I love the simplicity of it, Anne. The pink wreath really pops!
Thank you Kim!
LOVE the pink wreath Anne…you did a fabulous shabby job with it all! xox
Thank you sweet Janet!
Anne your mantels looks wonderful. That garland is divine. Everything looks so full of Christmas cheer. Thank you for joining the blog hop. Happy holidays my friend!:)
Thank you so much Pamela!
Very pretty Anne- love the garland – it’s perfect!!
Thank you Courtney!
that is the cutest wreath, anne!
Thank you Lynn!
Soft and sweet Anne !!!
Thank you Gee!
Gorgeous. I love your pink wreath, so pretty.
Thank you so much Marty!
The simplicity of your pretty mantel is very elegant, Anne!
Mary Alice
Thank you Mary Alice!
Gorgeous Anne. Looks so stunning. Beautiful. Love your pink wreath so you!!!!
Kris
Thank you so much Kris!
I love the angel wings! So unique and fun mixed with all your other beautiful decorations. I would love it if you would come link up any of your home tour over at my Style Sister Christmas Home tour link up party! http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-style-sisters-christmas-home-tour.html
Karin
Thank you Karin!
BEAUTIFUL Anne…the whole room looks fabulous!
Thank you Martina!
Anne I love how you have layered your mantel so beautifully for the holidays. Also the angel wings make me think Christmas as well, they are so charming. Thank you for sharing I have really enjoyed this mantel decor tour!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Thank you so much Karena!
Anne, what a beautiful mantel! I LOVE pink, so I love the wreath and it looks so soft and pretty against the whites. Gorgeous:-)
Thanks so much Anita!
That is the most gorgeous stocking I have every seen! I love it! I also love the splash of pink on your mantle – your home is lovely!
Jennelise
Thank you so much Jennelise! A sweet friend made that and as soon as I saw it…I was in love <3
Your pink wreath is so pretty. I do love the layers on your mantle.
WHERE did you find your PINK Christmas tree? It would be perfect in my guest room!