Thursday, November 24, 2011

Christmas Mantel Reveal

Hello friends! I got too excited for my own good and went ahead and decorated some yesterday. I did everything 
except put the tree up, which is reserved to do with beau tonight after we feast on pumpkin pie! :) 
This year, I wanted to go with a "classic rustic" theme for the mantel, if that's even really a theme at all. I sewed the stockings for us last month and added the laced to the top of the burlap.
I kept the idea of the layered frame look you can see in my Thanksgiving mantel, but changed a few things around. I hope you enjoy my (many) pictures! Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
 
  Again, I used my painted white antlers.
The two tan ornaments are ugly gold ones I wrapped in jute.

 For this "present" I just Mod Podged some pretty paper to a canvas and added ribbon. After taking these, I realized the canvas is upside down...ooops! That got fixed after the photos. O:)
 I also put the wreath together myself using a thrifted green wreath and adding leaves, pine cones, berry picks and brown ribbon. I used this wreath at the Hobby Lobby as inspiration and tweaked it to my liking. I saw it in the store and liked it but didn't like the price tag. :P
Here is a close-up of the pine cones I got 80% at Hobby Lobby in the fall clearance section; I thought they worked for Christmas too. :)



Desi decided to sun himself at right time to make for a cute photo op. :) 


And here are some photos of other areas around our apartment:
The shelf unit where the TV and books are...


 
...and the wall adjacent to the mantel.

On top of the shelf in the dining room I have homed the more traditional decor like these and
 
the light up wreath my mom made me.


The tree. :)

Thank you for taking a look at my little home! :)



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30 comments:

  1. So pretty! I love the layered look on the mantel :)

    Shelley
    www.westermanfam.blogspot.com

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  2. Love the mix of textures on your mantel. The twine balls are adorable.

    PS. I am following you now.

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  3. Love your mantle (both fall and winter versions). Just pinned them! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  4. Beautiful decorations!I think I need to do my mantle - I've never decorated it before (it usually just displays favourite family photos). You've inspired me!

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  5. Loverly, and right up my alley. Great display!

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  6. Gorgeous! Very cozy and beautiful!

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  8. I LOVE your rustic mantle. Stockings are adorable. Wrapping those ornaments in jute to cover them was so creative also, and I love the look! I used jute on my tree this year, and this would be a great idea for some ornaments for next year.

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  9. I love all the details to your rustic mantel. Including your cute kitty. :) The antlers are even a perfect touch. (My husband hunts, so we have a few here and there...)
    I'm your newest follower! Come on by sometime for a visit! I also have a weekly linky party called Terrific Under Ten Tuesdays. It's for creations made for $10 or less. I would love to have you link up sometime!

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  10. I love your mantle with the white antlers and twine covered balls. Such a cute style! Thanks for sharing. :)

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  11. Your mantle is so beautiful! I love the different mix of textures. Gorgeous!

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  12. This is gorgeous Leigh, I just had to add your link again, sorry, some blimp with mr. Linky. Can you add my link too as well. Thanks, and thank you for joining. Your mantel and wreath are just gorgeous, as is your photography. Have fun.

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  13. What a pretty mantel! Those white antlers really stand out. I may just have to cover some balls with jute, too. Just not sure if I'll do it this year or not!

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  15. Wow! Your mantel looks gorgeous! I love your wreath and everything else! Beautiful!

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  16. The mantel is beautiful! Love the rustic style. You did a fabulous job of putting together "classic rustic".

    Sharon @ mrshinesclass

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  17. LOVE your mantel. I am linking from Debbiedoos.

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  18. Your mantle is so pretty! You definitely have an eye for decorating! I'm your newest follower! Please stop by bellanest.blogspot.com if you get a chance! Blessings to you!

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  19. looks fabulous! i love all the layering on the mantel, with the pinecones, etc.

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  20. You are amazing Leigh, always LOVE your mantel decor. Your stockings are perfect, I need those! Hope you are enjoying the Christmas season!

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  21. I hope you don't mind I shared your mantel on my blog tonight!

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  22. Your mantel is beautiful, Leigh! Love it. So glad you joined my party and shared it with us! :)

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  23. Leigh, your mantel is so pretty. Love the antlers, the pine cones and your wreath. The brown ribbon woven through is beautiful. I love your print all is calm all is bright

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  24. Great job! I love the twine wrapped Christmas balls, the burlap, the rustic-ness...looks great.

    Merry Christmas!

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  26. You've decorated your mantel beautifully! Following you. Diane

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  27. All the details are so gorgeous! Can't go wrong with white antlers and burlap and lace! Would love love love for you to share this at our party going on now http://space46.blogspot.com/2011/12/co-hosting-pinteresting-link-party-week.html. Best, My

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  28. Oh, it IS beautiful and so is Desi!!! I so enjoyed my visit today.
    Happy Christmas,
    Linda at Beautiful Ideas

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  29. What a fantastic mantel! We'll be featuring you over at www.TheRoosterAndTheHen.com tomorrow as part of our 12 Days of Unique Christmas Decor - thanks for making an awesome mantel!

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  30. your mantle is beautiful! i love the layered frames/mirrors and the natural and vintage touches!

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