Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Lanterns & Berries - My Christmas Mantel!

I enjoyed my Christmas mantel so much last year
that this year's is very similar.
I used a pair of lanterns that I bought years ago before they were popular!
Also cut nandina berries from the yard
and added my favorite angel -
a gift from a sweet friend.


I have a bay leaf wreath on the mirror.
I often get comments about the wreath.
The wreath was on clearance from Target several years ago.






These stocking are a family tradition.
I'll show you in a later post how my
daughter and daughter-in-law are also hanging them in their homes.


The stockings on the ends are doubled up -
our kids and their spouses.


Looking forward to seeing your mantels in blogland.
Everyone has such unique mantels that reflect their personality.


Hope your days are calm....
well, at least calmer than mine!
Blessings to you
in this wonderful season.
Linda

Joining:

Between Naps on the Porch for Met Monday
Debbiedoos for Copy Cat
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Mantel Link Party
Southern Hospitality for Mantel Party
A Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday
Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays
Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesday
No Minimalist Here for Open House Party
French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday
Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday

14 comments:

Unknown said...

Just beautiful, /nina. So rich & warm ...

Have a beautiful week.
TTFN ~
Hugs,
Marydon

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Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️ said...

Hi Linda,

Your mantel is beautiful. The Christmas stocking are adorable.

Dee

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Beautiful, Linda...so Christmas-y! Love the natural berries! Wishing you a little time to relax during the holidays!...hugs...Debbie

Gail said...

Your mantel is beautiful Linda! I love lanterns and your wreath. It looks great hanging on your mirror.

Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home said...

Love your lanterns and berries and the deer too! Beautiful mantle Linda!

the cape on the corner said...

love the deeper tones in your mantel-is that blacks or bronzes? regardless, it looks fabulous!

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

Your mantel is beautiful!

Blondie's Journal said...

Beautiful, Linda! I really like the wreath, it's different! The lanterns look fantastic, too. Great job! Enjoy!

Happy Holidays!

XO,
Jane

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

Linda your mantel looks beautiful! I love the lanterns and what sweet stockings! Martina

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

I think this is definitely the year of the lantern, Linda! I'm going to wait and see what I can get at the after holiday sales, although Hobby Lobby does do a good sale on them from time to time. I love yours and I'm seeing they are pretty versatile as to what you can put in them, too. Your mantel looks lovely and I think you've got just the right mix going on.

Unknown said...

Linda: Your mantel is gorgeous! I love those candle holders, might even fit on my skinny mantel! Stop by my blog sometime, I've been away for a few months but posted a quick one this morning. Take care,
Michelle
www.newengland-style.com

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Oh that looks so beautiful Linda!
It's classy and elegant and very Christmasy!
Well done!
Hugs,
Cindy

PAT said...

Your mantel is beautiful, Linda. I love the colors and the stockings are wonderful!

Suzanne said...

You are so talented! I especially love the mantel and those lanterns are wonderful! Love those pillows, too. I'm a follower!