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Christmas Mantel with Santa

December 11, 2012 By Jacque 4 Comments

Do you have a Christmas Mantel?
Every year we haul out what seems to be an endless number of containers from the attic.
One of the first things I do, sometimes even before the tree is put up, I decorate the mantel.

Christmas Decor by: theDIYvillage.com
There is something about having the stockings hung and good old Santa Clause hanging over the fireplace making his list and checking it twice …

Christmas Decor by: theDIYvillage.com

As soon as Santa is hung the fun begins.

Christmas Decor by: theDIYvillage.com

Ribbons and ornaments start finding new homes!

Christmas Decor by: theDIYvillage.com

And favorites return to their place of glory!

Christmas Decor by: theDIYvillage.com

Everything is illuminated with the soft glow of twinkling lights.
(even a nutcracker with a missing hand, or two)

Christmas Decor by: theDIYvillage.com

It’s truly a magical time of year!

Christmas Decor by: theDIYvillage.com

Stockings are gently hung … special ones handmade by my grandmother

Christmas Decor by: theDIYvillage.com

And handmade with love for Matt from me.

Christmas Decor by:theDIYvillage.com

Windows are adorned inside and out …

Christmas Decor by: theDIYvillage.com

Yup once all these things are up, my heart warms and I can feel the spirit of the season!

Christmas Decor by: theDIYvillage.com

Now all we need is a fire and we are set!
What is the first thing you decorate for the holidays?

Filed Under: All, Christmas, Holidays Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas Decorations, Holiday Decor, Holidays

Comments

  1. Stacey says

    December 15, 2012 at 9:37 pm

    Too cool! Love it DIY Village! Your living room is just gorgeous!!
    Thanks for linking up to the Christmas Mantel Linky Party at Embracing Change!
    Stacey
    Stacey recently posted..No-Sew DIY Burlap Christmas StockingsMy Profile

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  2. Lucy says

    November 6, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    I am obsessed with your Santa canvas. Where did you get it? Did you print it yourself?

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  3. Shelia @ House of Highlands says

    November 25, 2014 at 11:14 pm

    How special to have a stocking made by your grandmother! Your mantel is beautiful.
    Shelia

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  4. Susie Holler says

    November 27, 2014 at 12:13 am

    I love your mantel. my all time Christmas colors are the vibrant reds and apple greens although I love all the colors that come out the bluse ,gold and silvers I am always drawn back to the red and green it’s always so festive and bright looking that is why your mantel spoke to me It looks just like my place only I don’t have a beautiful mantel. this is so pretty to enjoy.Susie

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