CHRISTMAS MANTEL

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Dwellings
Mr. Heart loves nutcrackers and our den mantel is full of them at Christmas time.  Here in the great room we have two large nutcrackers and a vintage mirror on the mantel.









The wreath is bittersweet berries tied to the mirror with raffia.










The stockings are handmade from homespun fabric and vintage lace.
































It's cold outside so I am heading to the kitchen to make us some hot chocolate and will then curl up in front of the fire.

Hope your decorating is coming along well.


28 comments:

  1. Hi Cindy! I love your mantel! Your wreath is so pretty hanging over your round mirror! And those nutcrackers! I love them!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  2. Hi Cindy, What a pretty mantel!! Love the nutcrackers and the stockings are adorable.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  3. Cindy, this is just lovely! Love the nutcrackers! They are so stately!! The berry wreath is so pretty! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. I absolutely love it Cindy! I want those huge topiaries. LOL! :-) Truly it is all just beautiful!
    Vanessa

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  5. Just lovely! I especially love the nighttime photo - so glowy and inviting! And topiaries get me every time. I just love them.

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  6. There must be something about men enjoying those nutcrackers. My brother has a collection of them on his mantel as well as some smaller ones on the Christmas tree.

    I like how you added the berry wreath and the lace stockings to balance the look. You have a very pretty home, and it looks wonderful with the extra red at Christmas time.

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  7. Beautiful mantel! I love the symmetry, the mirror and the topiaries are the icing on the mantel.

    Sharon @ mrshinesclass

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  8. I love the nutcracker theme! How did you make the last picture like a coloring page? I am not high tech, but would love to do this! Christie

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  9. Hi Cindy,
    Your mantel is truly gorgeous! I love the colors, the topiary's the nutcrackers, so pretty!
    And your home is gorgeous too!
    Cindy

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  10. Cindy, your mantel is gorgeous all decked out for Christmas. Love the nutcrackers!

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  11. Your photos are stunning! I love that little red wreath echoed on the round mirror- divine! andrea@townandprairie

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  12. Oh Cindy your home always looks like "home sweet home". I love the colours and touches of Christmas here!
    In the midst of a few reno's, but hoping to decorate next week!
    xoxox
    Deborah :)

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  13. Just gorgeous! I love the wreath on the mirror. Beautiful!

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  14. Cindy I love your mantel. Those stockings are neat too, very unique! Have a great day.

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  15. So incredibly gorgeous! Love it!
    Melody
    chattychics.com
    PS Love the verse in your header!

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  16. Your mantle is beautiful. I love it. The nutcrackers are perfect. Thanks so much for sharing at DIYbyDesign.

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  17. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing,Joann

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  18. So pretty! and the lighting on it makes it even more gorgeous! you have a lovely home and I enjoyed my visit.

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  19. Cindy your mantel is beautiful!

    I am looking forward to seeing your den mantel! Sounds wonderful.

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  20. Love your mantel, love the whole room, it's a room that you just want to walk into and stand and feel the ambience of Christmas beauty. I saw your link at DIY by Design, glad I visited you!

    Mary

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  21. Love the wreath over the mirror. How did you get your sideboard (on the right in the almost last picture) to look like it was on fire in the picture? Cool effect!

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  22. They are all so pretty! Very inspirational! Hope to have fireplace in my place too. :)

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  23. I love the height with the nutcrackers. They are fantastic! You did an amazing job decorating your mantel. :D

    xoxoxoox,
    Ricki Jill

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  24. Hi cindy Your mantel is delovely ~ full of festive cheer and charm!

    Veronica
    Tassels Twigs and Tastebuds

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  25. Hi Cindy, good to meet you! It's amazing how much the mirror looms like one I have over the mantle in family room right now. Merry Christmas! Gail

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  26. Hi Cindy...

    Well my friend, your great room mantel is absolutely gorgeous...and so fun all at the same time! Who doesn't love a Christmas nutcracker? Hehe! I have collected a few...after seeing all of your beautiful nutcrackers...I think I need to add to my collection! They just look awesome on your Christmas mantel, dear lady!

    Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful Christmas with us for the Sunday Favorites party today! Warmest wishes to you and your family for a wonderful and blessed Christmas!

    Have a super Sunday, dear lady!
    Chari

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  27. Hi Cindy...

    Well my friend, your great room mantel is absolutely gorgeous...and so fun all at the same time! Who doesn't love a Christmas nutcracker? Hehe! I have collected a few...after seeing all of your beautiful nutcrackers...I think I need to add to my collection! They just look awesome on your Christmas mantel, dear lady!

    Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful Christmas with us for the Sunday Favorites party today! Warmest wishes to you and your family for a wonderful and blessed Christmas!

    Have a super Sunday, dear lady!
    Chari

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