Pinecones, vintage clowns, miniature trees and tea lights line the mantel.
A golden bird ornament perched on pine branches mirrors the bird on the Chinese vase.
What do you have displayed on your mantel for the holidays?
*images from Simplified Bee
12.14.2009
Our Christmas Fireplace Mantel
After giving ideas on decorating a fireplace mantel for Christmas, I have decided to share images of my own mantel dressed up for the holidays. It's an eclectic look, but I love it.
Festive red ornaments and winter berries are added to branches.
WOW, I LOVE that painting, of course, so special and oh-so-pretty! I also love the look of the red ornaments and berries with the branches...so delicate and festive! Thanks for sharing! :D
ReplyDeleteIt's different, and I like it! That piece by your grandmother is fabulous--how lucky you are to have it in such good condition! I love your fireplace screen, too.
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Adorable.
ReplyDeleteYour Granny would be proud.
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So charming! It's marvelous that you have such a wonderful piece of art created by your grandmother!
ReplyDeleteYou did a wonderful job... Your mantle makes me smile. I just love the whimsical clowns tucked in with the little trees. The pictures you took seperating the vingettes are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas
Susan
Your grandmother was super talented! My gram only cross stitched :) I love the twigs with berries and red balls, I might even steal that someday!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Not only your grandma's fantastic artwork, which rightly has the place of honor, but your lively mix of decoration! Just great, I love this individual approach.
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Those branches are gorgeous with the red ornaments!
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Victoria
Beautiful! Love the touch of red berries!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!!
Hey Cristin- Glad to find another local blogger! I love the color in your mantle... I love the idea of the print leaning on the wall. I think I need to find a good one, and do this after christmas! :)
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I love your mantle, it's festive and just that bit different enough to be unique! I've not managed to find fresh garland here, it must smell divine.
ReplyDeleteLove the painting too (you have one talented grandmother!).
Beautiful green swags! Sweet painting, and nice composition of elements!
ReplyDeleteThe painting is amazing! Love your mantel!
ReplyDeleteThis is great! I love how it says "winter" without screaming "christmas".
ReplyDeleteIt's so great! I love the little clowns and think your grandmother's painting is perfect!
ReplyDeletelove the sticks and berries and ornaments :)
ReplyDeletei love the cranberries mixed with the ornamnet.s
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That's your mantel??? Love that piece of art?
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful, but I think your grandmother's art is almost stealing the show. Wonderful piece and how lovely that it has family meaning also.
ReplyDeleteWow, that art is amazing, so special to have.
ReplyDeleteI really love your little bird :)
Your mantel is beautiful. I love how you kept it simple, but at the same time you have so much interest, color and texture. Love the clowns! Great job!
ReplyDeleteTooo cute! I love the branches on the mantle...so festive and PRETTY!
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So unique and beautiful! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteUmm, HOW DID I MISS THIS?? Your mantle is friggin awesome! I LOVE the painting and the fact that your Grandma did it- love even more...just divine!
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