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Mashup Monday: Classic Christmas Mantels That Will Be In Style Every Year

Posted on September 23, 2020November 5, 2020 by admin

“Ok, Campers! Rise and shine, and don’t forget your booties cause it’s COLD out there!” Phil Connors from Groundhog Day. So, no it’s not cold yet, but I am so in the mood to completely skip all of the other festivities and head straight to Christmas. It is HANDS DOWN my favorite time of year and I’m always on the lookout for better ways to make my house warm, beautiful, and wonderful for my family.

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For those of you wondering how to decorate your fireplace for Christmas this year: I compiled some of my favorite Christmas Fireplace Mantels from last year that hopefully will give you some inspiration!

I’m going to start with our Christmas mantel this year, which I whipped together the day after Halloween like a crazy person. I didn’t realize how many changes we’ve made in this room since last year (and I’m loving it dressed in Christmas)!

Mashup Monday: Classic Christmas Mantels That Will Be In Style Every Year. From @callsigndesign on Instagram and @slavetodiy on Pinterest.

If you’d like to duplicate our mantel:

We combined a standard lighted fir garland with Willow and Silver Dollar Eucalyptus Garland (we have two strands).

In the black Pottery Barn vase I have these Red Berry, Or Cranberry, Stems.

In the black found pot to the right I have these Olive Branches.

Those super cool Black Iron Candlesticks are from Hobby Lobby, as are the White Club Candles.

And a fun clip of decorating:

But, enough about us! On to classic mantels!

This one (how amazing is this mantel?) is done in beautiful mixed greens, sleigh bells, and woven grass and twig pieces for great texture. How awesome are those crochet stockings and all those white twinkly lights?

Christmas Mantels 2020: Via @the.little.bird on Instagram

This next one is simple and beautiful, in mixed natural fabrics and minimal decoration, it feels like home and I’m definitely in for the Griswold trip to go cut down a Christmas Tree.

This, for my more sophisticated readers that like a little more bling in their Christmas cheer, is amazing in all of its glittering glory. Mercury glass mixed with some playful patterns, greenery, and fresh cut white flowers is as fun as it is elegant.

This next mantel (and gorgeous tree) is done in traditional blue and gold tones, for a truly timeless Christmas display.

I was giggling a little here… I have this SAME mirror over my fireplace but the mantel greenery is FAR superior to anything I’ve tackled myself. How amazing is that fireplace insert?

And for you farmhouse gals, I’ve got you covered, too. Decked out in stark whites, with abundant winter greenery, paired with eucalyptus and a fantastic mixed-metal candlestick collection, this is a fireplace to envy for any real (or faux) farmhouse. If you’re looking for some inexpensive Eucalyptus swag for your own mantel, check out my tutorial on How To Make Your Own Eucalyptus-Fir Mixed Christmas Garland For A Fraction Of The Price.

I love the simple black accents here and elegant greenery draped in a warm, fireplace hug. And, as always, all we need is a little more COWBELL!

Which one of these is your favorite?

Is there an element that you have to have every year on your mantel?

I’ll leave you with this night-time shot of our Christmas mantel that is seriously giving me all the feels:

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Cheers!

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Classic, Elegant Christmas Decor Inspiration and Ideas on a Budget

Posted on November 21, 2019 by admin

I’ve been sneaking Christmas decor out of the closet, but I guess I’m not super stealthy. The thing is, I don’t have a lot a lot of energy, and I really have to pace myself. So, if everything but the tree is up before Thanksgiving, so be it. This is my favorite time of the year, and the little white twinkling lights just give me the Christmas feels! So, here is what I have done so far:

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The exterior: If it was up to me, we’d be done. I have wreaths with red ribbons and window candles with automatic light sensors and flickering flames (for about $5 each, I thought these were a steal). Okay, maybe some lighted garland around the porch would be cool, but, we’ll see. Clark Griswold is already harassing me about adding more lights, but I’m standing my ground.

Classic Christmas Decor: Wreaths with red ribbons in the windows and window candles

This is a great example of the unpredictable weather in Coastal NC: My roses are still blooming, my hydrangea leaves haven’t wilted yet, my Christmas stuff is out, and there are still tons of leaves falling.

This is a close up of the basic wreaths: Very basic but should hold up well outdoors, and they were cheap enough that it won’t break my heart if they’re ruined. They’re perfectly matched with the window candles!

This is a great example of “be where you are.” I am not in love with my fireplace set up currently, but it’s where we are, so I just decorated the crap out of it. I am REALLY proud of my garland I put together, with a willow/eucalyptus garland combined with a basic fir garland (if you don’t have any of these, go to Michael’s after Christmas when they’re pretty much giving them away. They’re on racks on the wall and I got the basic lighted garlands for about $5 each. The faux silver dollar eucalyptus and preserved roses arrangement I added as an afterthought and I love the combo. (Check out our great post on how to preserve roses!)

This awesome Ethan Allen Vase I use for every season with different stems because I ADORE it! The faux cranberries make a gorgeous, simple seasonal arrangement (tip: open them outside and let them air out a little… they have a heavy chemical scent but are beautiful once they’ve breathed a little they’re great!).

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And finally, I’m still in work on these faux eucalyptus mixed garlands, and there is a great garland tutorial on our blog so you can make your own much more cheaply than buying them! And I’m just loving the cool led cork-bottle fairy lights, if you’re looking for what to do with all those bottles you saved.

How To Make Your Own Eucalyptus-Fir Mixed Christmas Garland For A Fraction Of The Price

I would love to hear what you think about our Christmas style in the comments below! Do you have any Christmas decor traditions at your house?

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Mashup Monday 10: 10 Inspired Christmas Mantels You’ll Want To Copy

Posted on November 16, 2019 by admin

As I was starting my Christmas Mantel this year, I started looking for Pinspiration (and Insta-inspiration) even though I sort of knew which direction I was heading. I am totally crushing on Silvery Dollar Eucalyptus and did all of my staircase railing garlands in a Eucalyptus-Fir combo (Garland Tutorial Here), but I felt like I wanted to kick up the mantel garland a little bit.

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Here’s a slice of my mantel with a lighted Fir-Willow-Dollar Eucalyptus Garland.

Mashup Monday 10: 10 Inspired Christmas Mantels You'll Want To Copy — Mashup Monday 10: 10 Inspired Christmas Mantels You’ll Want To Copy: Slave To DIY 2019 Mantel

If you’ve been here before you know I’m sort of a traditional girl and I’m not a farmhouse lady at all. In any case, here are ten of my favorites if you’re looking for inspiration!

This first mantel has something I will never achieve: a well arranged greenery adorning a fantastic black fireplace. I do NOT have the arranging gift, but this one from Kristine Hall on Instagram (@restoringlansdowne) is absolutely incredible. And the best little owl!!! I just love it.

The next one from B. Michelle on Instagram (@deckthehalls365) is balanced, classic, and has roses (you know I’m a sucker for red roses). Simple greenery, lanterns, and metallic patina pinecones. A+. I may have to bring the roses out!

Mastering the art of the swag is an absolute gift and Jodi Bond (@houseonasugarhill) nailed it. A simple, round gold mirror and fantastic alternating-height candlesticks make for a simple and elegant mantel. I just want to curl up!

What I love about this next one is how warm and homey it is. It’s rustic, and simple. The authentic greenery and old-fashioned stockings sort of taking me back to being a kid. Well done from @ChristmasHeartandHome on Instagram.

You know why I dig this next one? Tammy (@VintageWhiteFarmhouse on Instagram) has made a very plain room INCREDIBLE. Take away her decorating style and that fireplace surround might even look dated. But, NO, it’s charming, tasteful, and cozy! Her curtains look just like my DIY Restoration Hardware Knock Off Velvet Curtains and that table is to die for… oops I got sidetracked. The Christmas mantel is perfection, and flanked by two oversize arrangements, it’s JUST RIGHT. The punky brewster greenery mantel is so well done (I have mad jealousy). Classic candlesticks… just awesome!

I gotta tell you, I am a sucker for white lights and greenery. This is monochrome white at it’s absolute best, balanced with 50 different white textures (and a fantastic light fixture, builtins, and enviable coffee table). Love from Erin (@MyTexasHouse on Instagram).

The problem is, even when gold is OUT of style (which it’s not) I love it, and having an amazing gold mirror to cap it all off certainly helps. I love the simple gold infused garland and white/gold combination. Cheers to Jasmin @thedecordiet on Instagram. Why is it all these Texas chicks have a strong decor game? Must be something in the water!

Another incredible gold gilded mirror to cap the mantel and a magnolia leaf, fruit, and fir drapey garland that’s just to die for from Suzanne Zingg (@suzanne_zingg on Instagram). The mixed height/texture/finish/size candlesticks are so well done against crisp white millwork. Classic and eclectic!

My favorite color combo is green and white (it’s sort of where most of my decor lives) and I just adore this mantel from @tuftandtrim on Instagram. White hydrangea mixed with greenery and dollar eucalyptus (totally crushing on this combo!!). Even with the farmhouse hints it’s classicly done, with warmth for the whole family.

This mantel I saved for last because I adore the way she did the greenery and how balanced the whole look is (oh, and little white lights). Lori (@thehumblehaven on Instagram) did an exquisite job on her mantel!

Do you have a favorite mantel style (or pet peeve)? Share in the comments section below!

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Cheers!

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