Making a dusty wood mantel feel like a cozy Christmas scene was a wonderful chance to inject lively bright notions of joy. The yarn poms I shared recently took center stage designed in white and resting in an egg cup. Making me to believe snow may just be arriving here any day.
I filled our old stockings with a hidden vase of fresh pretty flowers and hung them with care, a perfect use for the empty hangings until presents come our way.
To finish it off one sweet tree branch, spray painted white and hot glued to the wall. I painted small furniture pads red (an idea found here) and stuck them on tight for our ornament display.
Photography by Carly Taylor
PS. For the record, I actually did not intend to leave the mantel dusty but when the photos arrived I was so happy I did. The dusty wood sets the perfect mood for our family Christmas display!
blessings.
blessings.
How beautiful! I love all of the accents and details… wonderful job!
i LOVE the vintage and colorful look and feel of this!!
This is so lovely (and I’m glad you didn’t dust)!
Its magical:)
Beautifully done!
This is so cute and rustic, I just love it!
gorgeous! as always!
I made those pom poms into Christmas ornaments!! Thanks for this super cute and inexpensive decorating idea
I wish I had a mantle to decorate! And the fireplace to go with it would be nice too, haha.
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This is such a fun and charming mantel. Your colors are beautiful. I made yarn pom poms this year too! I had little helpers actually lol. It was the perfect project for my boys.
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