I filled an apothecary jar with some silver ornaments I bought from Ollie’s last year for $1.50.
All the juniper greens were snagged from my mom’s house during my recent trip home to Virginia. The mirror was taken from my boys’ bathroom ;). Come on. Do little boys really need to see themselves?
The sprigs of silver money plant stuck in the juniper were purchased on clearance at Pier One—you guessed it—last year.
The fabulous mercury glass ornaments were a gift from my Secret Santa from my TJ Maxx/Marshalls trip. I adore them! Two of the most beautiful ones broke in transit which makes me so sad, but I just love the ones that made it safely to me!
The rhinestone clip on the white stocking is a shoe clip from one of my grandmother’s shoes. I’ve had these clips forever and have used them in so many creative ways over the years, but never on my shoes. Hmmm, I’ll have to try them on some flats soon.
Total cost of this mantel: $0.00. I had everything in my house! Wahoo! Hope you enjoyed my mantel! Go to Layla’s to see many more fabulous mantels and don’t forget about all the other holiday blog parties coming up!
Joan says
Yummy! I love the shine of mercury glass. You show great resourcefulness in being able to pull together such wonderful items in short order. Frankly, I'm jealous you can find things so quickly. Organization may be a good thing for the creative spirit?
Love the size of those big merc balls.
Jewelry — love it! Nice touch.
Bet the boys will be excited to get their mirror back, now that they know it is important enough to be at the center of ART.
Gotta say, those stockings so near to the fire is scary. Please be careful.
Joan
Nancy says
Beth, this was too sweet NOT to share with my readers 🙂 here's the link and Merry Christmas! Nancy
http://johnhoodfamily.blogspot.com/2010/12/statues-candles.html
Kristen says
I love how festive it looks! Very classic and sophisticated.
Scribbler says
Clever girl! I most love your grandmother's shoe clip — so creative!
Anne at Oh My Yes! says
That is brilliant, dressing up the candles with jewelry — LOVE it! its all perfect together.
Carolynn says
Mercury glass and winter white….a beautiful and classic mantel! Love, love, love it!
Carolynn
bean1372 says
Beautiful and simple! Lovely!
Allison says
Your mantle looks beautful! I especially love the sparkly jewelry you've added to your candles.
Jen says
Very beautiful! I love the colors!
sonia says
Beth, I have been reading your posts for almost 2+ years and I always love your seasonal decor. Any pointers for folks like me that have alot of accessories to change the look of my home (seasonal items) without making my house look like knick knack hell during the holidays?! Having a hard time with xmas decorations because I have so much stuff only because I don't want the same look every xmas. Please help!!!!!!! Thanks, Sonia
HouseMama says
Love it! Love it! Love it!
tales from an oc cottage says
Oh do I love the mercury glass! Just fabulous!!
m ^..^
Popcorn Served Daily says
Okay, I broke out the silver spray paint. We'll see how it all comes together tomorrow. Thanks for the inspiration.
Take care,
Lisa
Erin @ Two Story Cottage says
Visiting from TLC. You must work best under pressure because your mantel is great! Love the shoe clip! Um..I stole my daughter's bathroom stool for my mantel. Glad to know I'm not the only one taking things from a kids' bathroom. 🙂
Pam says
Gorgeous mantel. Mercury glass is one of my favorites this year. And I love the bling you added to the candles.
paisley penguin says
This is just simply beautiful and LOVE the cost!
Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top says
So pretty! I just love mercury glass!
The DIY Show Off says
I'm so glad you decided to decorate the mantel! Gorgeous! Hoping mine is done soon (we're adding one to the dining room which is under construction). The one in the living room is a challenge with the tv above it.
I love yours. Beautiful job! I hope it I 'throw one together' it looks this festive!
Roeshel
Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says
Love all the sparkly prettiness!! The jewlery on the candles is fab! Amazing you pulled this all together so quick! Very pretty!
kara@elements-interiors.net says
Hi Beth!! As ALWAYS…Your touch is Over the MOON Fabulous!! You are so talented! I would ADORE you to come visit my 14 days of Christmas trees!
Blessings! xoxokara
Cristin says
So pretty and is the price tag… yahoo!
xo,
cristin
La says
It's gorgeous! La
Blondie's Journal says
You did a beautiful job…and $.0.00 Love it!! I also love the jewelry dressing up the candles, a very neat idea!
XO,
Jane
Jenny B says
hey Beth I got mine done today:)
http://scrapmommie25.blogspot.com/2010/11/my-mantle.html
Becca says
Beautiful !!! I'm so in love with mercury glass this year … you've displayed it to perfection, and I love how you've mixed it with white. The ornaments dripping from garland is so pretty, too! Oh, and love the bling on the candles. *Becca*
PammyJ says
Love the candle bling but REALLY love the pricetag – $0.00 LOVE!
Pammy
Busy as a Bee in Paris says
hi beth! just checking in to invite you to my christmas link party. would love to have some of your great ideas! thanks for all the beauty you share! http://busyasabeeinparis.blogspot.com/2010/11/christmas-ideas-for-children-des-idees.html
Nancy says
You've got most of my favorite items, girl! Silver, mercury glass, bling bling, large ornaments, and fresh everygreen. My heart's beating fast and happy!
Vicki says
Beauty in simplicity…and I love mercury glass!
Kim @ Starshine Chic says
Simple & elegant and frugal. Love it! I really like the candle bling as well. Why can't I think of these kind of things. But I sure can copy. I may just have to do that tonight when I get home from work. My candles need some bling.
Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com says
So pretty!! I love the simplicity and elegance. My mantle is about half way done. I wish it was finished so I could join in.
I love the fresh greenery you used too!
xox
Jen
michelle says
You had me at Mercury Glass! Beautiful mantel!!
Sarah Gunn says
I LOVE the idea of putting the jewelry on your candles and I can't get enough of mercury this year. Fab mantel!
Handbags*N*Pigtails says
Ok I posted earlier about my mercury mantle and you're putting it to shame! This looks beautiful!
Sarah
Gail says
I can't believe your did this in an 1 1/2 hours! Way to go….it looks beautiful. I love the jewelry on your candles.
Enjoy your day,
Gail
Holly @ Roller Coaster Life says
1.5 hours? really?! I have been working on mine for a week and still can't get it quite right!!
Funky Junk Interiors says
Hahaha what took you so long?!? 🙂
So fabulous! Love all the whites and bling against the dark wood. Very elegant and gorgeously you!
Donna
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/
Jenny B says
LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!!!!!!!!! I am actually doing a mantle htis year! You inspire me!
The Mulberry Girl says
So creative of you to use the jewelry! So pretty! I think I did mine fast like you, maybe it was better that way to just get it done!
Michelle @ Sweet Something Design says
Great job Beth! It's beautiful not to mention speedy! 🙂
PeaceLoveApplesauce says
It looks fabulous.. I love it!!
Debra from Bungalow says
Pretty, oh so pretty! I adore how creatively you've used objects….jewelry, shoe clip! Love that mercury glass too!
You are a speed decorator!
Jenny says
I love it! It's so simple and pretty!
cindy @ cottage instincts says
Yep. You're the mantel queen. And I want your mercury glass. And the swag would be nice. I wouldn't mind the apothecary jar either.
Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says
Beth,it's fabulous! Can't believe you thru it together, totally looks wonderful. Love mercury glass ornaments & your mantel all decked out looks so festive and elegant.
- Brittany says
Wow, that is speedy! Under two hours! It took me 4 days of noodling to do mine.
Love what you did, thanks for sharing.
Brittany
http://www.prettyhandygirl.com
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
Love the silver with the green, Beth. What a great idea to use some jewelry! It looks great around your candles ~ I may have to steal that idea! : )
Marianne@Songbird says
I could hear you heart beating up a storm all the way over here!! But you did great. If you can do this in an hour imagine what you could do with a lot more time.
Woman you are truly amazing. And I am so glad you got to join the party, wouldn't be the same without you.
Centsational Girl says
I heart your candle bling!!!!! Love that so much and all the sparkle, well done my friend, so festive!
xo
Kate
Susie from Bienvenue says
Girl… this mantel is Beautiful!!!! How in the world did you pull this together so fast. You rock! I love the bling 😉
Beth @ UnskinnyBoppy says
WOW! For a fast throw-together this is outstanding! You work well under pressure. 😀
Good job!