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With Thanksgiving behind us, now is the time to put away the Thanksgiving decorations really get going on the Christmas ones. Who am I kidding…I was so busy I didn’t decorate for Thanksgiving this year. I just left up what I put out for autumn decorations and called it good. So, I was ready for a change! My daughter Christine helped me with all of this…something she does every year. I really don’t have very many decorations so I picked up a few things from Kmart to add to what I already have.
I usually have a large clock hanging over the mantel but I put up this mirror instead. I bought the mirror a few years ago from a garage sale for only $14.00! The large snowflake hanging in the mirror is a gift I received one Christmas and I already had the stars and NOEL.
This pine cone topiary was made using a bowl I already had and cinnamon scented pine cones I purchased. One of the high end online retailers sells similar pine cone topiaries for $110.00!
To make it, Christine put crumpled newspaper in the bottom and piled pine cones on top, using hot glue to keep them together.
I bought a trio of diagonal cut votive holders. We filled them with icicles, bath salts & glitter and a silver bead garland.
I wrapped 3 small boxes and placed 2 on a vintage scale. The other present we leaned up against the side. I made the 2 sweater vases last year, using Stephanie Lynn’s tutorial. For the large vase, I purchase silver spiral stems.
Christine cut and arranged the the curls and stems in the vase.
I put children’s Christmas books in the box on the right every year. I wanted to have a soft place for kids to sit and read a book. So, I made this cushion.
I bought this blanket so that I could use the incredibly soft, fuzzy fabric on the inside for the cushion. I already had the piece of thin foam, from another (unfinished) project, to use for the filling. I folded and measured the foam. Then, I cut (2) 14 1/2 x 41 inch pieces, (2) 4 x 14 1/2 inch pieces and (2) 4 x 41 inch pieces from the blanket. I sewed the pieces together, leaving a fuzzy binding around the entire outside. Thankfully, this fabric is very forgiving and hid my quick, unprofessional sewing job. Before sewing on the final end, I slid the foam piece inside. Then, I finished the sewing by hand.
We have this fireplace with some beautiful logs inside that I wanted to fill with candles. I had 8 medium pillar candles already and I picked up 6 more from Kmart similar to these but without the wrap. We arranged the candles and when we lit all of them they gave off such a warm glow!
Christine scattered a few extra pine cones on the mantel and it is all set!
One area of the house is done! Next up? My dining room!
Do you go all out with Christmas decorations or do you keep it simple?
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Oh, it looks beautiful Tonia. I’ve never gone too over the top but as the kids get into it more each year, I try a little harder. Our collection of stuffed Christmas toys grows larger and larger every year so the house is dotted with these stuffed Christmas toys.
Hope you’re feeling better and had a nice Thanksgiving.
Anne xx
So very beautiful! I love the whole look you created. Gret job on all the little details!
SO festive and pretty! You did a fabulous job! I love the white accents, thats the look I am going for this year too!
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Pam
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I am in love with that throw you used! Might need to head out and get that myself.
Beautiful mantel!! I love the colors that you used…very seasonal but not typical!
Brandi
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It looks gorgeous, I love the diagonal cut votive holders!
Wow – I really really love that!
The votive holders are the my favorite! So clever!
so lovely. I really like the use of white, so pretty.
Oh, this is gorgeous! You have inspired me to kick up my mantle dressing a notch!
I love it! So beautiful! I’m featuring you on my blog! Feel free to come grab a featured button! Thanks so much for linking up with us!
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Marie
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Beautiful!! Your newest follower!!