I let White Beauty borrow my new Gap scarf. I'll get it back from her on December 26th. ;) The trees are new. I couldn't resist checking out the Christmas decor aisle at Target and absolutely fell in love with their sweet sort of sparse look. They look like little Charlie Brown trees to me. I topped them with a couple of star tree toppers I've had for years. The joy wreath I made last year is on the mantel this year.
I'm using only fresh greenery this year, mostly from our backyard, and I added in a few pine cones from my abundant stash. The pillar candles were wrapped with that same wrapping paper I used on the votives in the breakfast room.
The gold chain from the hardware store I used as garland on our tree last year is strung between the stockings this year. I love the little bit of sparkle its adds to the mantel.
I love this special time of year! Are your stockings hung yet?
Don't forget - there's still time to enter!
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That is so beautiful. Great job. I love your creative ideas :)
ReplyDeleteLooking good! Have I told you how much I love your scarf-wearing horse?!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! The scarf is the icing on the cake. Love it. I was watching the rerun of Emily Henderson's Christmas show and she used the gold chain as well. You may see it on my mantel as well! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI really like the fresh greens. Such a pretty space, Carmel!
ReplyDeleteLovely!!! The scarf on the horse is totally my fav :D
ReplyDeleteIt's completely darling...the little trees are the best! I love those little guys and their cute stars...and of course your valiant steed is looking dashing, as usual (c;
ReplyDeleteSo so cute, Carmel. Loving all that plaid.
ReplyDeleteAh love the horse head. Our house is very Christmasy already!
ReplyDeleteI love the scarf! I totally want to go tie one around my deer now :) Hey also- if you wanna win $200 to Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, or West Elm stop by my blog by tomorrow... I know you do!!
ReplyDeleteLove it. The plaid stockings are way too cute and that scarf is such a great idea. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteit looks awesome! i love the wrapped candles! and of course the horse is always amazing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love your Christmas mantel! And the scarf around the horses neck is too perfect! :)
ReplyDeleteI love it!!! and if I ever visit your house and you find that horse missing--you'll know where to look ;-) he's my fave!!
ReplyDeleteYour gold chain and the striped scarf are my favorite elements. I've had my eye on that scarf too! Oh, and the candles are fantastic. Looks great, Carmel!
ReplyDeleteThe scarf on the horse is just awesome!
ReplyDeleteThank you all so much!
ReplyDeleteI was thinking about your mantle the other day and wondering what White Beauty would be donning this year ~ he/she rocks the stripes! :)
ReplyDeleteYour post made me run out to Target and buy one of those cute trees! Bad, bad, bad! ;-) Love your festive mantel!
ReplyDeleteHaha! Sorry ;)
DeleteThought of You with your beautiful mantle, William Sonoma has a great stocking stuffer that has your family's name written all over it. LOL STAR WARS Cupcake Stencil Set. It's really cute, I had to share the dorkiness fun ! http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/star-wars-cupcake-stencil-set/?pkey=cbaking-pastry-tools&
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays!
Love,
J
I'm sure you've been asked a zillion times but where did you find "White Beauty"? I would love one of my very own. :~)
ReplyDeleteI bought White Beauty a couple years ago from ZGallerie online. I don't think she's available any longer,but you could maybe check eBay.
DeleteJust catching up on December. The scarf looks awesome on White Beauty. I'm not usually into dressing up animals (or fake decor animals) but perhaps she needs a new scarf ... or hat ... or something now and then. Fun!
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to congratulate you for all of your success this year. I am always behind on my blog reading, so I was surprised and delighted to see your name as an OKL curator a few months ago! You seem to have an endless supply of creativity and quite a work ethic, and it's great that you've been able to share your talents with lots of others!