I've been working a few days on my Christmas (Faux) Mantel & I think it's finally ready for its debut.....
The focal point of the mantel is an old antique window that I got this past weekend for just five buckaroos! The glass was broke in it, so I went ahead & busted the rest of it out. I think sometime after Christmas I will either replace the glass or put a mirror in it instead...we'll see!
I sanded the window frame down, gave it a coat of primer & then a coat of blue paint followed by a couple coats of cream paint & then distressed it a bit to where the blue color would shine through a bit. Then I just made a wreath using greenery I already had on hand & added a few ornaments & a bow to tie it in with the stockings.
For those of you who have been following this blog for a while, you know that my mantel is actually just a shelf in my kitchen. Its not very deep, so space is limited for decorating! Once I placed my greenery on the shelf, it only left room for a few ornaments & a pine cone here & there....
I wanted stockings to hang from my shelf this year, so I had my mom whip these little cuties up for me!
If I have time I will post a tutorial in a few days....
She made the stockings & then together we made these jute bows & added the jingle bells for a little bit of added cuteness!
I just LOVE them!
My mom actually had the jingle bells on hand, so it worked out perfectly!
So that's it!
Hope you like it!
I hope to share some more of my Christmas decor with you in the coming week!
Hope you all are enjoying the Christmas season!!!
Linking up here....
Christmas Mantel Party at Home Stories A to Z
Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Creek Cottage
Delightfully Inspiring Thursday at Delightful Order
20 Below Thursday's at Christina's Adventures
Refresh Your Nest Friday at Making Lemonade
Flaunt it Friday at Chic on a Shoestring Decorating
Saturday Night Special at Funky Junk Interiors
Weekend Wrap-Up Party at Tatertots & Jello
Flaunt it Friday at Chic on a Shoestring Decorating
Saturday Night Special at Funky Junk Interiors
Weekend Wrap-Up Party at Tatertots & Jello
Sunday Showcase Party at Under The Table & Dreaming
FABULOUS!! The jingle bells on the stockings are adorable!! :)
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ReplyDeleteHi Tonya: I found you on the Southern Hospitality linky party today. Love what you did for your mantle decor. So creative.
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Love it!!
ReplyDeleteSO adorable.
Who needs a mantel with a shelf that pretty? It turned out really nice. I love the color scheme.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You have done an amazing job. I love the colors you've picked, the wreath and the stocking with tiny bells is genius! Love it all.
ReplyDeleteLove it! How beautiful. And the stockings add just the right touch.
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous Tonya! Love the blue, cream, and brown... *swoon*!
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get the shelf? I could have fun with one of those...
What a great style! Hope you link this up at Thrifty Thursday.
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OOOh, I love! The smooth blue is such a nice Christmas color and those stockings are so cute! You whipped up that wreath?? It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove! I just adore blue for the holidays! Great job! Your newest fan!!
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous! I am loving your homemade mantel. So pretty and elegant. Merry Christmas! I am a new follower visiting from Christina's Adventures. Vicky from Mess For Less
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!! I am in love with your style...and it's so nice to see other people without "real" mantels haha :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so darling! I'm stopping by from TT&J! Love your blog :)
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Love the stockings and the color scheme.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Jaw dropping! I love your style.
ReplyDeleteI love it!!! I need your mom to whip up some burlap stockings for my main mantel...its the only thing I am missing this year!! As always, your ideas are wonderful and very cozy, simple, and just right!! Have a great day!
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It looks great! Looking forward to the stocking tutorial!
ReplyDeleteLooking good. Choose similar color scheme for my Christmas decor
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your faux mantle...The color selection is fabulous...I would love for you to share it at my "10 Days til Christmas" Linky party...
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ReplyDeletePretty Cool Thanks for sharing these beautiful decoration ideas with us!
ReplyDeletetonya, that is so beautiful! i love the colors and the stockings!
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ReplyDeleteHi Tonya, your mantle is adorable and the stockings are so sweet. You are a lucky girl to have a lovely mum to make those for you. Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
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Oh my goodness, how lovely. I'm crazy about your color choices.
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