11.28.2012

Christmas Mantel...


I have never been much for decorating our mantel.  I have a huge clock and two topiaries and that is pretty much it.....throw in some stockings at Christmas and it's decked out for the holidays.  I always admire other people's decorated mantels- I just never knew what to do with mine.  Then I met Lisa.

 Always being the one being asked to do decorating for others, I was super excited when Lisa offered to do our mantel for the holidays.  I was a bit nervous about it since I am not the traditional red/green Christmasy kind of girl.  I like decorations that look a bit more natural.  Turns out I was nervous for no reason- she picked up on my style immediately and nailed it.

Putting up the center piece...

Garlands....

I adore this lantern...and the gifts....and the bows....

Lisa wanted to add some height, so she incorporated  the branches

She brought everything she needed to install. all I had to do was snap pictures!

Jack tried to help.  And by "help" I mean "ate garland"



Here is the mantel all decorated up and decked out for the holidays!












I even got inspired to add a little of Lisa's inspiration to my front porch : o )
If you are interested in Lisa's work and would love some beautiful florals for your home, you can contact her at lisa.paul@comcast.net.  She is such a sweet person and SO talented- I loved working with her!

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10 comments:

  1. So, are the mantle pictures pre-Jack's help? Does he have nice minty breath now after the pine? Green piles around the back yard today?
    It is pretty.

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  2. Joe- Thank you, we are loving it : O ) Jack tried to eat the birds nest branches before the garlands went up. Stubborn German Dog!

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  3. You worked hard, and it looks terrific and merry!

    hugs x
    Crystelle

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  4. Wow! At first I was wondering about the garland, but then the stockings were hung and it came together! It looks great! Thank you so much for sharing this at Rustic Restorations Weekend!

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  5. You've done a beautiful job with your mantle. It looks like it should be in a catalog. :) Megan

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  6. Gorgeous! It looks like something from a magazine. I am featuring you today. Thanks for linking up at Doodles & Stitches :)

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  7. Gorgeous! It looks like something from a magazine. I am featuring you today. Thanks for linking up at Doodles & Stitches :)

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  8. Thank you Nicole! I am super excited : o )

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  9. Very pretty! I love it that Jack helped....by eating the garland. That's how my weenies help too. They especially lend a hand when I am gardening by digging up everything I plant right behind me. I'll turn around and they've dug up my flowers and look so proud of themselves.

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  10. Nita- That is too cute! I read your blog all the time- I love your sweet doxies : o )

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Thanks so much for popping in. I appreciate all of your lovely comments...Tricia