Decorating

Winter Mantle 2011

Well here we are doing our Winter mantles for 2011, already!

2011 Winter Mantle

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I really like the touch of orangy/red, old books and white pillar candle.

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Here’s the gold picture frame I painted white and then sprayed chalkboard paint on the glass.

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The wreath was made from ripped pieces of fabric and knotted onto a wire frame.

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I’m still not sure what I really think about the wreath.

What’s your opinion?

Here’s what my mantle looked like last year.

Now to be honest, those branches drove me c.r.a.z.y!!  I really like how some people use branches in their decor but these were just too big and sprawling.  I felt like I was having Halloween at Christmas time.  I just needed to add a few cob webs. 🙂

2010 Winter Mantle

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Joining Rhoda at Southern Hospitality for her Winter Mantle display party.

4 Comments

  • Lily

    I like the bits of color and I think your wreath ties the color and white together nicely. Last year’s mantel was pretty, too! I had to laugh about the cobwebs, though! You are very creative!

  • Alyssa Haws

    Thanks for your encouragement about wordpress- Your mantle and whole site are great! Hopefully I won’t get so discouraged with figuring out wordpress. I really enjoyed reading the “about” page o your family.

  • Miranda

    I love the wreath! Such a simple idea, yet it really ties the decor together. It adds that extra holiday touch that completes the look you were going for. Thanks for the inspiration!

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