Saturday, November 17, 2012

TWELVE Christmas Mantels to Inspire YOU!







If you have a mantel in your room it is most likely the focal point of the room.


During the holidays we all have visions of a warm fire with stocking hung for Santa to fill up with goodies.





I love a beautiful mantel at Christmas time, and I know I am not alone.


We creative types like to change things up a bit, year after year. It gets harder and harder to find an inspiration that sparks a new idea.




Luckily there are so many wonderful blogs, pinterest and online magazines that inspire us.


Today I am going to do a little line-up of mantels, and hopefully they will inspire you all……



Source: bhg.com via Kathy Sue on Pinterest




I love the look of a Williamsburg Christmas. I used dried oranges and apples one year on my mantel. Someday I hope to a full-on Williamsburg Christmas look.












This is one of my all time favorites. I love the simplicity of it. I am not a huge burlap lover, so the socks would probably be made out of some other fabric for me, but I love the rustic feel and texture of this mantel.



So peaceful! Sometimes simple is the right answer!!

Source: hgtv.com via Kathy Sue on Pinterest
Source: bhg.com via Kathy Sue on Pinterest

Now are you ready to go and tackle your mantel?

My mantel is always a challenge since it is 17ft long. Now that is what I call a M-A-N-T-E-L!!

For more inspiration go HERE to my post on Mantel-ology

♪ ♫Happy Decorating Let the Fa-La-Laing begin!!♪♪

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10 comments:

  1. Sissie's Shabby CottageNovember 17, 2012 at 3:41 AM

    Hi Kathysue,
    Thanks for the inspiration. There are so many wonderful mantel ideas here and the hard part is deciding which one I love the best.
    I love the letters with the wreath as the O in Noel.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  2. Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid SassNovember 17, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    Aww...I can hardly wait!
    I love every single mantle, Kathysue. Thank you for sharing.
    Happy Saturday.
    Teresa
    xoxo

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  3. FABBY'S LIVINGNovember 17, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    Great mantels, but nothing I can inspire myself in, since mine is wood paneled, not white. Big hugs,
    FABBY

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  4. Patty Day @Pattys EpiphaniesNovember 17, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    I always thought that's why "mantels" were created....to adorn for Christmas!

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  5. Julie Taylor and Danni GreenwaltNovember 17, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Great ideas for mantels....so pretty! I'm still trying to wrap my brain around Thanksgiving.

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  6. MerlinNovember 17, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    I do think that is why "Christmas House TOurs" are SO much fun...seeing the mantels. Your displays are beautiful! franki

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  7. Blondie's JournalNovember 17, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    These are just beautiful, Kathysue! I like the simple ones the best. I did notice that there is not a bit of red in any of them...lots of sparkle though!

    XO,
    Jane

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  8. debra @ 5th and stateNovember 17, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    yeah, a kathysue christmas! love the examples. we are decorating a home for our towns christmas house walk and am in need of ideas!
    xo
    debra

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  9. The enchanted homeNovember 17, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    GORGEOUS!!!!!! So many fabulous ideas, love love love!

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  10. KelleyNovember 17, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Thank you Kathysue! What a great group you have shown and I love them all!

    xx kelley

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I would love to hear from you, Kathysue