Time to deck the mantle!

Decorating a mantle is an excellent opportunity to get creative and make a still life that sets a mood in your home. Have fun with it! The mantle in my house is a giant, ornately carved beauty from the early 1900s and it's a great stage for decorations.

Here's a little mantlescape inspiration:

This is a fantastic Hannukah mantlescape. It's got a simple, elegant color scheme and the chocolate coin (Hannukah gelt) garland is a fun touch.

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Can you tell I like white? Here's a pretty, wintery look. The jar full of silver balls and the small figures add interest and the snowball /pom-pom garland is a good texture contrast to the hard objects above it.

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Need character? Just add wood.

A little bit castle (walls and mirrors) and little bit log cabin. Love the reclaimed wood counter.

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Saved from being cold and sterile by a gorgeous wooden cabinet complete with 
grain and knots.

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