Rustic Farmhouse Christmas Mantel - Home for the Holidays
Sharing our homes can sometimes be a bit stressful in an already busy time of year... that is why this year I've decided to simplify! I've decided to minimize our decorating and not deck all of the halls. I will be sharing our rustic farmhouse mantel and a little bit of our living room. Even though our mantel has a temporary wooden top on it, instead of focusing on that I've decided to show it, it's not perfect and does not look like it does in my minds eye. Learning to let go of an ideal is a HUGE step for me and there is no one I'd rather share our simple mantel with than you...
I wanted to use my antique wooden pinecones and pair those with some mercury pinecone ornaments.... I also added the most adorable little DIY handmade pinecones made with vintage sheet music, you can see the whole tutorial on my Hometalk profile. I'm pretty pleased how this simple mantel turned out.
This time of year is hectic enough without obsessing about what is not done and be happy and satisfied with what you can get done. For me there has been a theme this year... my theme is, enough! We've really simplified this year and I really feel happy with that decision and it is enough, for me and my family.
Our Christmas tree isn't up yet... it's sitting on the porch ready to be installed this weekend, it will be going in the corner where the ladder blanket is. In keeping with my "relaxed" theme, I may post about it... but more than likely I will share our tree on Instagram. Mr. Mans made me that beautiful coffee table last year for Christmas, what a HUGE surprise, he was so cute out in "Santa's workshop" for hours.
Our kitchen is just as simple... we surround ourselves with what we love and mementos from family that are no longer with us...
This is my favourite corner in the living room... It's relaxed, soft, imperfect and enough! I hope you enjoyed my laid back and simple Christmas tour, thank-you so much for stopping in. xoxo If you pop on by the blog you can join in on tour with my wonderful and talented friends. xo
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Obsessed with you living room and fireplace! Just gorgeous.
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WOW...GORGEOUS!! I love your home! Love the farmhouse style! :)
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@Barn Tree Place Thank-you! :D
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