I've been scurrying to get most of my house decorated before December 1st this year. Last year, I was a little late and I felt frustrated that I had done so much work that would be taken down in 3 weeks!
After many trips up and down from the attic, my mantle is finished with a few new tweaks this year:
I found these amazing giant pine cones from Save On Crafts at a great price (10 for $10!!! Woot!). I used inspiration from my Pinterest "Christmasy Stuff" board, and planted mini trees along the mantle this year.
I made the wooden angel wings a few years ago and had to include them again.
I rubbed acrylic paint in Citron Yellow and Jamaican Sea colors (Folk Art paints)over terra cotta pots with a rag and inserted the giant pine cones and scattered them over the mantle with a garland.
A few green balls and twinkle lights for a glow at night and it was easy peasy! I'd love to see your Holiday Mantle this year. Drop me a link if you want me to come visit!
Love the earthy rustic theme! The angel wings are such a rare find! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI just love your mantels, I think they are by far my most favorite posts of yours! You are so creative! Beautiful one, once again!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and rustic!
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Very pretty. I like the giant pine cones in cute little pots. And, the angel wings are precious.
ReplyDeleteYour mantel is beautiful Jen!
ReplyDeletejanet xox
Looks fabulous! I love the pinecones and I've always loved your angel wings! We just got our tree tonight and the kids had to decorate it. :) Not the best night as I am attempting to recreate my parents wedding cake for a surprise 40th anniversary party we are throwing for them. So.... the tree is done and the mantel ~ well, that may have to wait until after the weekend (although the kids did get their stocking hung on it).
ReplyDeleteWow! Yours looks great! I'd love for you to check out my mantel:
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LOve it!
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