The Nest is a buzz of Christmas activity! I want to show you my 2012 fireplace mantle decorations.
The silver candlesticks I also bought during the year at Goodwill for $4.00 each. They were black when I bought them but I knew they were shiny underneath.
I completely changed the wreath from last year after seeing the beautiful ornament wreaths on so many blogs. The wreath I originally hung had gold fruit and a gold bow but you could hardly see it against the gold framed mirror. I took it down and stripped it and added the ornaments and the gold bow.
I hung the wreath over the mirror but it didn't look right so I removed the mirror. Then I realized I like the mirror alone without the wreath so I took the wreath down and re-hung the mirror.
My garland is artificial and I have twisted two together to make it thicker. I used the trimmings from the bottom of our Christmas tree and other greenery from the yard to tuck in here and there for added realism and scent. I have white miniature lights running through the garland and it is very beautiful lit up after dark.
Well, that is my mantle and I am pleased with it for now. I never leave things alone in the weeks before Christmas, do you?
I would love to hear what you think about my Christmas mantle.
Thank you for visiting the French Hens and have a beautiful day!
Be blessed,
Linda
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Linda you did a fantastic job on your mantel! It's beautiful.
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Thank you Leslie. You are so encouraging!
DeleteLinda
I really mean it when I say I love your mantle. I've never seen one quite like that (with the plates). I love the blue accents with that gold mirror. STUNNING.
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Meredith
Thank you Meredith! I was so unsure and finally Jeannie said "I'm publishing!"
DeleteLinda @ The French Hen's Nest
Hi Linda,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful mantel! Love the plates and all the elements you have displayed. The wreath was pretty too. Where did you hang it? It's always a treat to visit and see what you have been up to. Enjoy your weekend.
Christmas blessings,
Sandi
Thank you Sandi! I was going to hang the wreath in the dining room but after I took photos my sweet husband said he really liked the wreath so I hung it back on the mirror! It didn't photograph well on the mirror but we are enjoying it! What we do (& re-do) for blogging!
DeleteLinda
oooohh, so pretty, LOVE all your gorgeous plates above the mantel!! and the amaryllis, just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you, thank you! Such sweet comments! Have a beautiful blessed day!
DeleteLinda
Oh, I'm a fool for blue and white! Your mantle has me weak in the knees, just gorgeous!
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Patti
Thank you Patti! So glad you like my mantle!
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Linda
What a beautiful mantel! Thanks for sharing at Simple & Sweet Fridays. Love your plate collection and decorations you've displayed beautifully! Have A Happy Holiday Week!
ReplyDeleteJody
Thank you Jody for letting me display my mantle at your great party! So glad you like it.
DeleteHave a beautiful blessed day!
Linda
Good Evening Linda, What a beautiful mantlepiece. I was surprised when you mentioned that your garland was not real as it certainly looked as if it was. The Amarylis looks beautifully positioned. Silver is always a winner at Christmas time and I love the painted acorns they look very pretty....and you know how I love blue and white...perfection. Have a lovely evening. Best Wishes Daphne
ReplyDeleteThank you Daphne for such sweet compliments! This is the first year I added live greenery to the garland and it made such a difference. Next year I may just make my own garland!
DeleteWe have so enjoyed getting to know you. I hope one day we can have tea with you!
Have a wonderful day and a Happy Christmas (as you Brits say!)
Linda
Hello, my sweet friends,
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas mantel is absolutely wonderful! How I love all your blue and white! Thank you for sharing your lovely home!
Merry Christmas!
Carolynn xoxo
Thank you so much Carolynn! I knew I wasn't moving all those plates so I decorated with them. So glad you like them and my mantle!
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Linda
Beautiful mantle and LOVE the wreath! I collect blue transferware dishes too!
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Debbie
Hi Debbie! So glad you checked us out. I wasn't about to remove all those plates for Christmas! I would love to see your transferware. I look around your site now for plates!
DeleteLinda @ The French Hens Nest
this is gorgeous, what a wonderful idea to use your plates over the mantel! I need to remember this.
ReplyDeleteLeslie (aka Gwen Moss)
Thanks Leslie! I really enjoyed exploring your blog today. Have a wonderful Christmas!
DeleteLinda
Your mantel looks fantastic! I love that you explained us all your hesitations about the wreath and I think it's great you kept the mirror to reflect the lights at night.
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas mantel is beautiful! Have a Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThis is really a wonderful post.
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