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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special 'k' says
I love the colours and your style. It is so beautiful. Yes I can’t wait until its time to sit back relax and reflect on the year that was. Oh and enjoy the Special One. Thank you for sharing. I will follow on my way out so as I can come back and visit again. I hope you will find the time to come visit my place and do the same. Cheers SpecialK XoXo
Natasha says
OMG!!! how gorgeous??!!!!!
would love it if you could share this on my link party Serenity Saturday at http://www.serenityyou.blogspot.com
Natasha xx
Phil and Darby Hawley says
Wow this is SOOOOO gorgeous! I love all of your sparkle and shine!
Stopping by from Homemaker in Heels 🙂
BLewallen says
I discovered your blog through Hooked on Houses and am glad I did – your home is beautiful! I’ve been collecting blue Christmas accents and now am inspired to dig them out and decorate!
Mrs Aussie says
I just wanted to let you know i love your Christmas mantel that i have added your tutorial to my blog
http://ourlittlenestonthelake.blogspot.com/
happy holidays
I do have a featured blog button if you would like to add to your site.
its on my blog
thank you
Ruth says
Love the colors. It’s simplicity screams elegance!!! The aqua feathers are awesome. Excellent mantle decor.
Ruth
Ashley | Domestic Fashionista says
LOVE! The colors are gorgeous! And I made a music sheet paper chain for my tree as well! We have similar taste in holiday decor and yours is so inspiring! Visiting via Beth’s party!
Malinda Jane Sieg says
Beautiful! I love everything about what you did with your decorations!
poindextr says
what a great idea for the tinsel tree bases! I love that fresh blue and the adorable paper chain. Couldn’t be prettier! -diane
Pam - diy Design Fanatic says
So cute! Your decor is wonderful. I have more decorating to do and still am wading through all my boxes! Stopping by from A to Z.
Trish and Bonnie @ Uncommon says
Shannon… once again just a stunning display! I love it!
Pat says
A beautiful mantel Shannon!
Sarah (Mrs. Ruffled Flats) says
I couldn’t get to the comment form fast enough before I got all giddy from these beautiful photos! We went with a blue color scheme as well (with little pops of other colors). It’s my favorite color all year, but I especially love it during Christmas. I absolutely love the blue frame against the mirror. I wouldn’t have painted it either – it’s the perfect shade of blue! I’m so inspired after reading your post. Thanks for sharing!
Ann says
Your mantel is exquisite. In fact, all of your beautiful turquoise and lime green decorations are simply perfect!
Holly Lefevre says
Your mantle is just gorgeous! I love the colors, your little jars (I have them all over here too – year round – I just change out the insides!). The tree base is brilliant! So pretty and so talented – even your photography is FAB! Come fix my house, please…!!!