12.05.2011

Holiday Mantel....love the bright green

Here's a look at my Christmas mantel from last year before I started blogging. This year I
decided to use some new ribbon and brighten things up a bit. I tried to work with what I
had on hand and not spend a fortune on decorations.

Garland is essential on the mantel with two different types of ribbon, pine
cones, and ornament's. I've had the wreath for several years and here's a quick
tip on how to keep the berries red and looking new.


Also used some gold bells throughout the garland, aren't they pretty?


I've reused my shutters to help lighten up the brick and I 
added the "S" to complete the look. 


Our stockings, I would like to add our names to them
this year or maybe have them embroidered.

Linking up with Michelle at Ten June






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13 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 5, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Beautiful photos and i love your mantel!

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  2. JennyDecember 5, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    I love this look - so classic, bright and festive! And a monogram to top it all off - I'm smitten!

    Jenny
    www.evolutionofstyleblog.blogspot.com

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  3. Sharon @ mrshinesclassDecember 6, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    I love your mantel, especially the monogram letter. I also love the traditional colors.

    Sharon @ mrshinesclass.wordpress.com

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  4. Becca BertottiDecember 6, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    It looks wonderful! Love the initial and how it pops beautifully against the shutter. Your garland is gorgeous!

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  5. Ann from On Sutton PlaceDecember 6, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    This is so beautiful. The initial is the perfect touch. Can you tell me where you got your stocking hangers? I love them. I'm not a fan of the big stocking hangers that take over the whole mantel. Have a good week...hope your preparations for Christmas are running smoothly!

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  6. ColleenDecember 6, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Love your wreath! Very pretty Andrea.

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  7. foreverdecoratingDecember 6, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I really love the huge initial on the shutters.

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  8. Laura Everyday EditsDecember 6, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Love this! Newest follower from Linky Party.

    laura@imnotatrophywife.com

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  9. Blessed SerendipityDecember 6, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Love the look of the white shutters with your pretty garland. Just beautiful!

    Danielle

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  10. sara @ the hudson diariesDecember 6, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    I love the big S on the mantle! That is my favorite letter, too :)

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  11. tenth avenue southDecember 6, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    I love it!

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  12. Miss CharmingDecember 6, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Beautiful colors! My favorite is the garland.

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  13. Michelle @ Ten JuneDecember 7, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Very pretty! I really like the ornaments in the garland. Thanks so much for linking up!

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