What I call the “mantel” is actually a shelf in the dining room. I picked this up for free about three years ago in our apartment building in Brooklyn. So glad I did!
My theme this year is pretty eclectic as far as colors go. My goal is to find new ways to use what I already have. I love decorations that can be used in multiple ways.
The wooden santa is a favorite of mine! A couple of years ago I asked my moms friends if they has any old decorations that they weren’t using anymore and this santa was in the box of cast-aways. The wreath was a recent purchase from Magpie and Cake. I am 100% in love! I’ve been wanting to make a yarn wreath of my own, but when I spotted this one on sale, I couldn’t resist. I love how beautiful it is with my Christmas decor, but also love that I can use it year-round.
The apothecary jar was a wedding gift. I’ve used it for everything from holding crafting scissors, to moss for my jewelry display. I simply filled it with last years Christmas bulbs for a festive addition to the mantel/shelf.
The candelabra is from Goodwill and was used in my Halloween display. I might polish it for the holidays.
The red candle holder is from the college party days. I’ve used it in centerpieces with wreaths, or just a simple addition to the coffee table.
The knitted stockings were purchased at the Joanns after Christmas sale a few years ago. The felt stockings were gifts, and the glitter skeleton key was a recent Wal-Mart purchase for a dollar. The glitter garland is from Michaels (half-off) and I’ve been using it on my jewelry table.
And there you have it, Holiday mantel decorating!
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