I used a wide, sparkly red ribbon and wove it around the mantle, almost like a garland. The big spool of ribbon was from Hobby Lobby's after-Christmas sale. Originally $9.99, I snagged it for about $2.50. WIN!
The hearts in the clear hurricane were found at Target's dollar section.
Red, glittery twiggy things (yes that iss their technical name) were more after-Christmas finds from Hobby Lobby and Walmart. They were only .25-.50 each.
This is the right side of the mantle.
Be jealous of my mad photography skills. Blurry and dark is the new bright and clear.
I'm trendsetting.
The big round thing is a serving platter. Allegedly. In our house it is a big round mantle decoration to add height. $2.50 at Target. My vintage milk glass has more of the freakishly cheap Christmas leftovers.
My Willow Tree family is always on the mantle.
What is that behind them? Why a box of firestarters. Nothing says "I'm good at decorating" like random crap sitting around.
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Your mantle is just lovely and your firestarters just prove that you "live" in your house :) That is what I say anyway lol
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking mantle... I really love your Willow Tree family, so precious.
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