Friday, December 16, 2011

Christmas Mantel 2011

I'm a little behind the game on posting about our Christmas mantel this year, so let's just pretend I'm fashionably late :)

This year I wanted to incorporate hints of red, yet keep it budget-friendly by using stuff I already had. So here is what I came up with...


I almost always have the mirrors and the shutters up on the mantel, so I just kept them up. 
The book page wreath is one I made a while back using a tutorial from Jones Design Co.  
The lanterns are from Ikea and were only $7.99 each. They were originally black, so I spray painted them cherry red and filled them with some extra ornaments and pinecones we already had.
All of the glass hurricanes were purchased from Ikea a few months back and I just added some red gingham ribbon to a couple of them using double stick tape.
And last, I made the red Christmas sign using a leftover board (from some other project) and some red and white paint.


I purchased all of the stockings last year. The embroidered ones on the ends are from Pottery Barn and the 3 smaller ones in the middle were from Target. To label them with the kids' initials, I made tags using round scrapbook tags, red scrapbook paper and some glitter and tied them on with some gold ribbon.


 

Cheap. Simple. Festive. My kind of mantel.


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Posted by Erin @ 3 Meadow Lake Cottage at 1:56 PM
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12 comments:

  1. {Emily}December 16, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    It looks great! I wish you posted more often! :)

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  2. UnknownDecember 16, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    I LOVE it! It turned out beautiful! I'm your newest follower from the addicted to decorating party. If you get a chance, I'd love you to stop by my blog & maybe follow along too!
    Sally
    loveofhomes.blogspot.com

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  3. The Yellow Cape CodDecember 16, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Simply beautiful. I love the subtle pops of red. Merry Christmas.

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  4. Lisa @ MMTDecember 16, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Erin, I love your mantel! So beautiful!

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  5. The Corson CottageDecember 16, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    I just discovered your blog through Funky Junk Interiors. So glad I did! I love the warm & cozy look of your holiday decor. Very Potterybarn..love it! I'm following along now. I would love for you to share this at our {Home for the Holidays} party going on now at The Corson Cottage ~ Carrie
    http://thecorsoncottage.blogspot.com/2011/12/time-flies-when-you-having-fun-at-all.html

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  6. Linda@Coastal CharmDecember 16, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    I so LOVE your mantel!!! The POP of red is just right. Beautiful stockings...I didn't see those at Target last year:( I do like the tags that you put on them. Come by on Monday and share your mantel at my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY PARTY.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  7. www.gallamorewest.comDecember 16, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    I LOVE your mantel! The pops of red on the snowy white is perfect. I'm your newest follower- found you on Tatertots & Jello.
    xo,
    Laurie @ Gallamore West :)

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  8. MelanieDecember 17, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    I love it! I think simpler looks so much nicer than elaborate. :-)

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  9. ButtercreamSewingMachineDecember 17, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Very beautiful! I love the red lanterns with the ornaments inside!

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  10. CDecember 17, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    So pretty, Erin! I love the red and white color scheme. I have mantel envy!

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  11. abeachcottageDecember 18, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    Gorgeous mantle, love the pops of red.

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  12. The Corson CottageDecember 22, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Thanks so much for linking up to our party! Carrie

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