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My Christmas Mantel

I finally finished all my indoor Christmas decorating last night and I’m in love with the traditional, warm, kid-friendly look!  I used the Pottery Barn Kids picture below as my inspiration photo

I purchased letters at Hobby Lobby and spray painted them red.  To hang the letters on the wall check out (one of my sponsors!) Dischangers 11/4 size and attach the small disc to the back of each letter.  
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My barn star was repurposed here from the kitchen, the large reindeer were purchased on clearance last year from Lillian Vernon, my filigree Santa was a deep clearance item from Gabriel Brothers, the stocking holders were a clearance (again, a theme is emerging here) Pottery Barn find, and the sparkly reindeer are 2 for a dollar at the Dollartree. 
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The stockings all came from Target over the course of several years.  Zeph was the only one who was “allowed” to pick out his own stocking.  I don’t like it, but he does, so I guess that is all that matters.  However, I’m not above replacing it with something less busy if the price is right.  Sorry choo-choo snowmen but you’re messing up my look.
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And now a couple more gratuitous photos for you…

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I love the pictures of my two cuties.
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I used rope lighting that we had in the basement to light the mantel.  It looks gorgeous at night and is a nice change from the traditional twinkle lights.
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  3. Oh how cute…I love the stars, as well as the red and gold colors! Thanks for linkin' up girlfriend!

    Jane @ Finding Fabulous

  5. I always feel like I'm in for a treat when I visit your blog. 😉 This mantel has so much personality and is JUST RIGHT. And I really like that gingerbread stocking by the way…it's so adorable.

  7. It's BEAUTIFUL! And just looking at it, I can smell the cocoa and fresh baked cookies! All that's missing is me!

  10. This looks fabulous! You did a wonderful job and I love the look you were going for. I'm jealous you are done your inside decorating…I have three rooms left and I can't wait to be finished and enjoy! Thanks for sharing!

  13. Love the mantle! And I like the snowman stocking:) Even more knowing he picked it out on his own—cute!

    I LOVE that gold star sitting up on your candlestick! c

  14. Wow, really beautiful! Especially at night with the lights behind it. It evokes such a warm feeling!

  15. I saw those sparkly reindeer and love them. your mantle looks great–so warm and homey. and i think i forgot to say that we really wanted to attend your party, but we weren't "party presentable" yet. and when i say "we", i mean staircase and i.

  17. So pretty! I love the PEACE sign. When I saw that in the PB catalog, I was hoping to create it this year. Your mantel looks beautiful, thanks for sharing! Have a happy Friday!

  18. I love it. The barn star is perfect and I love the photo stocking holders. I'm still working on mine, between work, school and traveling for the holidays, I'm feeling a little behind. I keep telling myself, "It's only the 4th."

    You've inspired me today. =)

  19. Oooh, so pretty! I love the large star you used in the middle and the frame stocking holders ~ what a great idea that is. Great idea for hanging the letters on the wall, too.

  20. Looks great. All these inspiration pictures makes me want to have a mantel in every room in my house to decorate on.

    🙂

    Rachelle

  21. This is beautiful Beth! LOVE the Peace and the photos, such a precious touch!!

    I truly LOVE it!

    Lou Cinda 🙂

  25. It looks wonderful. Wish I had a mantel. And can you believe I still have to start on my Christmas decorating?

  26. whenever i visit your blog it always makes me want to stop what i am doing and go make something! or redecorate my whole house – you have such a knack for it! love this!

  28. Beth, it's all gorgeous! I love it all, very simple, but pretty. And I think your son's stocking is just fine with your look. 🙂

    Love those sparkly reindeer, I may have to hunt those down.

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