Christmas 2011 & Our Holiday Mantle
It seems like I have been in wading through Christmas decor up to my eyeballs for weeks!!
…and I know lots of you feel the same exact way.
Well, I am happy to say I am
D-O-N-E
(yay)
Now, We just get to sit back and ENJOY =)
With plenty of time to bake cookies
(well, there’s always time for cookies)
visit with friends and family, watch Christmas movies and spend time together.
I shared my living with you all a bit ago, since it was the first thing I finished and
now, I have a little more to show you.
I’m not sharing my sun room tonight, but soon!
Maybe this weekend?
I’ll start with my mantle since it was not complete yet in THIS post.
It’s a lot simpler then I’ve done in
previous years but I think I like it…
These colors are so fun!
It’s been years since I did a traditional Red & Green Christmas.
The Aqua & Lime just fit our home better.
I still love to see the classics though.
I didn’t really have a plan for the mantle this year.
It sort of fell together
and I didn’t hate it…
so it stayed.
A Thrifty Holiday Breakdown;
I bought the big frame around the wreath at Good Will (GW for the rest of the post) for $5 bucks. I wiped it down, gave it a light sand and painted it white.
I got the garland (brand new) at GW for $1.99 and added my own lights to it. The matching wreath was also new, and only $1.99 as well. The silver tinsel trees were all $2.99 each.
Tacky tinsel tree fix – I did not like the tacky plastic tree stands so I ripped them out of the base and hot glued them to these…
Cut crystal globes (for light fixtures). I had them on hand because they didn’t fit the lights I bought them for. I shopped without a tape measure. Whoops!
I Added A Few Hand Glittered Dollar Store Pine Cones
And A Bottle Brush Tree To Some Jars I Had On Hand.
-Very Simple-
For me anyway!
It’s officially the holiday season now
so I can start saying
~*~ MERRY CHRISTMAS ~*~
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http://findingsecrettreasures.blogspot.com says
I love all your sparkle and shine, the mantel looks fantastic! and you say your done?? We’ll see!
Ricki Jill Treleaven says
I love your sparkle, glitter, and colors! Your house looks so much fun for Christmas 😀
Linking from Mod Mix Monday.
Alissa@CraftyEndeavor.com says
So pretty! I love the bright colors you picked.
Erin of Salvaged Whimsy says
LOVE the simplicity and non-traditional colors…plus the sparkle and lights…Just gorgeous yumminess!!
Butterbean Row says
Hey Shannon,
Can you come over to my house and help me! LOL You are just so talented. I am humbled by your decor.
I did my mantle yesterday and I am afraid to show it. Ha! Plus I didn’t want to hurt my daughter’s feelings as she hung up some ugly red and green stockings. I have been trying to go all White and silver this year.
♥Charlotte
Debbiedoo's blogging and blabbing says
Shannon your mantel is so gorgeous. Really the colors and your whimsical touches are outstanding and so pretty. Miss you at the copy cat party, but hope you are enjoying the other links.
Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR says
Ooooh! LOVE THIS!! These colors are so pretty together!! The upside down globes…genius!!! This looks fabulous!!
Pamela says
Shannon everything is sooo beautiful! I love the pops of turquoise! Can you come and help me finish mine up!;) Thanx for coming to party and please if ya get a sec include a link back so others can find the party too! I appreciate the shout out on FB too! Your rock! Happy Holidays!
Sara says
Did you link this up at my turquoise lovin’ party yet? It’s on Tuesdays!
Fabiana ~ Ciao! Newport Beach says
Shannon, your home looks incredible and so gorgeous! I love, love love everything about it!
ciao
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says
Love your Christmas color scheme!
ReFresh ReStyle says
Shannon, everything looks amazing! I’m going to throw all my stuff out and start over…I love the colors, the sparkle it’s perfect!
Debbie
Katie says
Looks so pretty! And I love your blog… Merry Christmas!
~ Laura says
K, I’ve never wanted a mantle as much as I do _right now_!!! The colors and glittery things….sooooo beautiful!!!!!
Gina says
I’m crazy about it, Shan! It looks beautiful!