Thursday, November 19, 2015

Thinking about what the fireplace mantel should be like this Christmas

I have started to think about the Christmas fireplace mantel and will soon get out a few things to start decorating.   I really liked the simple "woodland" feel that I went with last year...so I don't know if I will change it up a whole lot.  There are so many wonderful ornaments and things in the stores now and it is hard to remind myself that I really don't need another thing!!!  Does that happen to you too?

I enjoy this cozy corner of our open concept kitchen/dining room area.  For anyone new to my blog, I thought I would show you some before n afters and some of the ways I have decorated for the seasons.


This is how the room looked when we first looked at the house




 Lots of work removing all those tiles!!
So glad that job is behind us!


 Removing the window and getting a visual for the fireplace



 Here are some pictures of ways I have decorated in the past



Christmas 2014




Fall 2014




Spring 2015





Fall 2015







Hmmm... what should I do for this Christmas?
So glad there is Pinterest and wonderful blogs to get inspiration from!

How I do like a before n after!

Have a wonderful week end!

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6 comments:

Lorrie said...

I do like that woodsy look that you did last year. In fact, I pinned it as inspiration for my own mantel this year. I like reusing the stuff I already have rather than purchase new all the time. But if I find something I like, I'll definitely get it. Will look forward to seeing what you come up with this year.

Pamela Gordon said...

You wouldn't know it was the same house Dawna! It is gorgeous now and your fireplace is so beautiful. I like that the mantel and surround is ample in size. Your mantle-scapes are beautiful. Can't wait to see what you do for Christmas! Enjoy the weekend.

A Joyful Cottage said...

Can't wait to see what you come up with Dawna. I know it will be wonderful!

Unknown said...

What a very lovely mantel! Can't decide which version I like best, but they are all beautiful. Thanks for linking up at Create - Share - Inspire. Hope we'll get to see more of your lovely projects.

kathy b said...

Hi swap partner. You can email me, Kathy b @ harput@gmail.com and we'll get the address thing going!
I love your woodsy mantel too
DO you hang stockings by the fire too?

Decor To Adore said...

I love each and every mantel!

Just stopping by to say I hope that you are enjoying a wonderful long holiday weekend.
May you have good food, friends and family.

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