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    Angelic Christmas Mantel

    By: Jane · Updated: 20 Jan, '18 · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

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    Christmas is fast approaching, isn't it? Today I'm sharing our Angelic Christmas Mantel with you. Usually I start decorating the mantel first each year, but this year, I started with the front porch.

    Angelic christmas mantel | cottage at the crossroads

    But I already knew that I would be using an angel theme for the mantel this year. In fact, the angels have been sitting on our mantel for several months now!

    Angelic christmas mantel | cottage at the crossroads

    Isn't she beautiful? She is holding a lighted globe, and I'm so lucky to have a pair of them! This all came about because my sisters-in-law and I were working on decorating some tables for our church fundraiser which had the theme "Angels Among Us." We knew that we wanted one of our tables to have an angel theme and we were out shopping one day and ran across 2 angels. We purchased one to use as a centerpiece for our table, but one of my SILs surprised me with the other angel as a birthday gift.

    Resin angel garden statue | cottage at the crossroads

    The angels are made of resin and intended for outdoor use in a garden. They have a solar powered light that turns on at dusk, but I cannot imagine putting something so beautiful outdoors in the garden! Look at the beautifully carved animals at the base of one of them!

    Angelic christmas mantel | cottage at the crossroads

    It took a while to figure out how to make the solar light come on during the daytime. All you have to do is cover the light sensor on the back to make it "dark!"  (Thanks for that tip, Jim!) You may notice that the red shutters that I've used in decorating a previous Christmas mantel are now blue! The whispy pine garland that I used on last year's Christmas mantel is back again this year.

    Small chinese lanterns used on a christmas mantel | cottage at the crossroads

    I decided to repeat the round shape of the angel's globes with the string of lights on the garland.  They are actually (affiliate link) small, paper Chinese lanterns that I ordered from Amazon.  I just love their warm glow!

    Angelic christmas mantel | cottage at the crossroads

    But I'll have to admit that I really didn't think about how the white cord would look on top of the pine garland! If I had more time, I would take the lights off and paint the cord green with some craft paint. But as I said, Christmas is fast approaching and I'm hoping no one notices but ME!

    Blue and green christmas stocking | cottage at the crossroads

    Remember that sewing machine I was telling you about? I put it to work again by stitching up these blue and white ticking stockings. (Need to practice my stocking making skills!) The ticking was vintage since I used the fabric from an old, old pillowcase to make the stockings. The monogrammed cuff was taken from last year's stockings.

    Painted fireplace screen | cottage at the crossroads

    You may notice something else that's been painted. Yes, I finally painted the fireplace screen, and I'm so glad I did because it really stands out now. Because it was dark before, it just faded into the fireplace opening. I've had people ask me where we got the screen. We bought it years ago in a home decor store in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Here is a similar fireplace screen that I found on Amazon.

    Metal buckets with logs and lights | cottage at the crossroads

    On each side of the fireplace are some metal buckets that I put some of those logs that Leo cut up from the tree that fell during the hurricane. Fairy lights tucked into some Leyland cypress greenery look especially festive.

    Angelic christmas mantel | cottage at the crossroads

    Here you can see the whole Christmas mantel along with the tree and some other decorations near it.

    Silver ornament wreath | cottage at the crossroads

    As you can see, I have a blue, green, and silver theme going on. I painted this piece of beadboard the same shade as the shutters and hung this ornament wreath that I've had for many years on it. I've never really decorated with blue but I'm giving it a trial run in our living room. So far, I'm really liking it mixed in with the green.

    Greenery and candle on top of a silver candlestick | cottage at the crossroads

    The mercury glass candlesticks nearby got adorned with some greenery and candles.

    Christmas ornaments in a dough bowl | cottage at the crossroads

    There's a mix of blue and green ornaments in the old dough bowl.

    Blue and green christmas tree | cottage at the crossroads

    On the tree you see our white Santa tree topper that is special to Leo and me. We found it the year that we did our first tree together. Blue satin ribbon serves as a garland.

    White santa ornaments | cottage at the crossroads

    Here are a few of the white Santa ornaments that I've collected over the years.

    Reproduction shiny brite ornaments | cottage at the crossroads

    Imagine my surprise when I came upon these reproduction Shiny Brite blue and green ornaments at TJ Maxx!  Just couldn't resist!

    Blue and green angelic christmas mantel and tree | cottage at the crossroads

    And the gift wrap coordinates with the blue and green theme, too!

    Blue and green christmas tabletop tree | cottage at the crossroads

    Another view of the tree with its mix of old and new ornaments.

    Nativity under a cloche | cottage at the crossroads

    Nearby is a nativity scene under a cloche. I found the set at an auction and spray painted it white.

    Nativity under a cloche | cottage at the crossroads

    Somehow I couldn't bring myself to spray paint Baby Jesus! Seemed a little sacrilegious, you know!

    Peace pillow | cottage at the crossroads

    I hope you've enjoyed seeing this year's Christmas mantel and our tree. Just remember, there are angels among us, often disguised as our friends, giving us hope and comfort. May the angels watch over your family and bring you peace during this beautiful holiday season!

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    1. Nancy

      January 27, 2017 at 9:22 am

      I just found your blog thru another one I follow. It is beautiful. I am looking forward to your posts.
      Have a wonderful day.

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    2. Kathy Moreland

      December 14, 2016 at 8:15 pm

      Everything is so beautiful, Jane. I love the greenery, and your choice of colors looks so pretty. I have an angel collection, I need to display for a while. Maybe I'll do that after Christmas. Hope your holidays are happy!

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    3. Christine

      December 12, 2016 at 10:40 am

      Your mantle looks wonderful. I love the Angels, such a great piece on the mantle even if it's for meant for outside. I love that you brought it in.

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    4. Kathleen G

      December 11, 2016 at 8:35 pm

      I love your Christmas tree and you're right, Angels are around us:).
      Kathleen in Az

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    5. Ann

      December 11, 2016 at 10:45 am

      I love your angels Jane...and all the greenery is so pretty. I hope you and Leo have a lovely Christmas...you have been such a good friend to me and I treasure that. Happy Holidays!

      Reply
    6. Kris @ Junk Chic Cottage

      December 11, 2016 at 10:02 am

      Jane your mantel is heavenly and beautiful. Love your sweet angels. Everything looks so cozy and pretty for Christmas.
      Hugs,
      Kris

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    7. Holly

      December 11, 2016 at 9:51 am

      The Christmas tree is lovely and I absolutely love the angels on the mantel. Everything looks beautiful.

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    8. AnnMarie

      December 11, 2016 at 9:39 am

      Your room is absolutely stunning! The white, green and blue is such a pretty combination and so festive. I have always loved pine roping for garland it adds so much to your mantel. I got my first fairy lights this year and love the sweetness they add. Every detail of your room is very pretty and festive.

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    9. Dolly

      December 11, 2016 at 9:25 am

      Beautiful as always Jane!

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    10. Kim

      December 11, 2016 at 9:05 am

      Pretty Jane and I love the Japanese lanterns for the mantel. So unique!

      Reply
    11. Nancy

      December 11, 2016 at 8:45 am

      There is so much I wanted to comment on because everything is so pretty. It would take too long. Lol. Love it all

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    12. Lorri Rauscher

      December 11, 2016 at 8:35 am

      You are so creative in your decorating.I love your Xmas mantel , your tree,well everything you have shown . Painting the navity scene would never have thought of it..but ever so cool.Yes sacreligious to paint Jesus. LOL!

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    13. Mary Sue Bowen

      December 11, 2016 at 7:07 am

      Always love you themed holiday pictures. Love the mantel and all of the Christmas decorations.
      Have a very Merry Christmas!! ????

      Reply

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