Christmas Mantle 2015 Vintage Traditional Style

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by Fab and Pretty
Well I looked at last years Fireplace and Mantle photo's and it all just kind of fell flat. My goal - to use everything on hand from years of adding to and creating my Christmas decor stash. I guess we'll see how I really feel next year when I look back!
Vintage Traditional Fireplace mantle
I'm "trying" to keep my pop colour as Red with bits of whites, green, gold and natural tones.


The far right shows my little cherry blossom tree I hung mini Christmas balls from and 3 paintings my daughter made on light weight canvas frames glued together.
Vintage and Traditional Fireplace Mantle
in this photo


-garland is made easily from folded strips on felt gathered on denim weight thread, I found that idea probably 10 years ago from a home and garden magazine! Just add bright Christmas balls


-Vintage Figurine Led Luminaries DIY is at http://larsend6.wix.com/fabandpretty


-Quilted Angel doll


-Antique clock, left out just seemed to suit the theme


-The Mirror/Bow ensemble DIY is also posted at Fab and Pretty
Vintage and Traditional bookcase right
in this photo


-Top Santa head is hand painted on a terracotta pot, the lid had a painted wooden ball for a hat pom pom. 3 snowmen keep him company


-vintage cross stitch-2nd hand store with snow globe gift


-All of the antique books remain from non-seasonal decor


-The Vintage Soldier Recycle to Nutcracker DIY can be seen at http://larsend6.wix.com/fabandpretty
Vintage and Traditional Bookcase right
in this photo


-hand made pottery Santa by Bussard-Grove pottery


-hand painted Santa gourds atop sprarkly votives


-Candle arrangment


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  • Miriam Illions Miriam Illions on Dec 02, 2015
    Wow- you are quite the skilled decorator! Your mantel is stunning. Somehow I doubt last year's decor fell as flat as you think it did, lol.
    • Fab and Pretty Fab and Pretty on Dec 03, 2015
      @Miriam I Awe thanks so much for the vote of confidence. I have to tell you it was this site that got on track and enjoying the seasonal decorating process instead of opening the boxes and flinging!
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