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    Christmas Mantel with Pine Cone Trees

    By: Jane · Updated: 12 Oct, '21 · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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    In this post, you'll find a creative way to decorate a traditional Christmas Mantel with Pine Cone Trees and garland.

    Fa la la everyone! We are all busy as beavers at this time of year decking the halls and preparing for the holidays, but I had to take the time to show you this year's Christmas mantel with pine cone trees! 

    A christmas mantel with pine cone trees at the base

    Christmas Mantel with Pine Cone Trees 

    This traditional Christmas mantel is done with the expected colors of red and green but with a twist of blue thrown in!

    Last year, I started bringing in a little more blue into our living area which already has a lot of green and red elements. So I decided to stay with that color combination when I decorated our mantel for Christmas. 

    Directions on how to make pine cone christmas trees

    Since I already had these red wooden planters and an abundance of pine cones, I decided to make some blue pine cone Christmas trees last month. Just in case you missed it, my tutorial on how to make them is HERE.

    Traditional christmas mantel with painted pine cones

    The blue shutters have been on our mantel for over a year now. They were once red and that's why you see a bit of red peeking through the blue paint. I found the tall blue Mason jars at Big Lots in early fall and they have been on the mantel since. The flickering electric candles down inside them have given off a warm glow for months (with a little switcharoo of the batteries, of course!) 

    Blue painted pine cone on a traditional christmas mantel

    We have had the red wooden candle holders for many, many years and had even put them in storage but out they came to pull in the red color. An few blue painted pine cones sit on top of the mantel as well. 

    Wispy faux pine garland used on a traditional christmas mantel

    The wispy pine garland has been used in decorating our mantel for the past few years. I purchased it at a local garden center-Taylor Garden and Gift Shop. Although it is faux, I think it is very realistic looking. 

    Blue painted pine cone garland

    Since I already had plenty of blue painted pine cones, I decided to attach them with floral wire to the pine garland, giving the look of a pine cone garland without the additional work of making one! Pieces of faux greenery with red berries are tucked among the pine cones giving a full, lush look. 

    Traditional christmas mantel with pine cone trees at the base

    On top of the mantel is some real Leyland cypress from the yard along with some faux lamb's ear that I found at Hobby Lobby.  A strand of (Amazon affiliate link) fairy lights is tucked in the greenery. They make anything look magical!

    Christmas mantel decorated with painted pine cones

    The green bows had been used in decorating the mantel in a previous year. To freshen them up, I took them apart, ironed the burlap ribbon, and enlisted the aide of a friend to remake them.  

    I actually got everything in place and realized that the mantel display was missing something. So after a few days, I made the red bow with some ribbon that I had in my stash. YES! The additional pop of red was the missing element! 

    New rug

    I did want to mention our new rug on the hearth. It has strands of light blue, and I found it at the At Home store in Charleston. The 3' x 5' rug was a bargain at $29!

    This is where our dog Lucy sleeps most of the time and I was afraid she would not like a new rug but she took to it immediately. 

    Christmas mantel and tree

    Here you can see the corner next to the fireplace. The tabletop Christmas tree is in its usual place. 

    Christmas tree ornaments

    It, too, is decorated in the same colors of red, blue, and green with lots of white Santa ornaments that I've collected for years. 

    Traditional christmas decorations

    Without a doubt, the stars of the Christmas mantel are the blue painted pine cones!

    Blue painted pine cones

    This traditional, natural element used in Christmas decorating has been elevated by simple paint! 

    Christmas mantel decorated with painted pine cones

    And I just adore the pine cones trees at the base of the mantel. 

    Christmas mantel with pine cone trees

    I think I'll be leaving the mantel decorations up long after the holidays because of how cozy it makes this room look. 

    Christmas mantel with pine cone trees

    I hope you've enjoyed seeing our Christmas mantel with pine cone trees! I'm still working on getting the cottage all decorated for Christmas. Things have been going slowly due to commitments and appointments, but I should be all done by this weekend.

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    1. Robyn

      December 20, 2017 at 8:50 am

      Beautiful! I love your home....especially at Christmas! It's so homey and cozy!

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    2. Lyn Thomas

      December 11, 2017 at 8:11 am

      This all very nice and festive as well as warm, I too add things all during the holidays to my displays, I call it tweaking and the more the merrier. You are very inspiring keep posting please.

      Reply
    3. Jean

      December 09, 2017 at 4:09 pm

      Love the touches of blue. My favorite color but find it hard to use at Christmas. Thanks for some great ideas.

      Reply
    4. Sandy

      December 08, 2017 at 5:33 pm

      The room is so pretty. You always do such a lovely job.

      Reply
    5. Francis Moore

      December 08, 2017 at 3:25 pm

      Love your Christmas decorations.

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    6. Cookie Eddings

      December 08, 2017 at 2:58 pm

      I LOVE your Christmas decorations, Jane, your home is so festive and cozy.
      I have so admired the screen in front of the fireplace; it's so ornate. May I ask where you came upon this? I'd love to have one; however, I have a feeling that I'm out of luck.

      MERRY CHRISTMAS TO JANE, LEO AND LUCY.

      Reply
    7. Terri

      December 08, 2017 at 9:27 am

      Sooooo gorgeous ..... the whole room is just beautiful !!! Thank you so much for sharing .... Merry Christmas

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    8. Jenna

      December 08, 2017 at 8:46 am

      This is so pretty Jane, I am crazy about your pinecone trees!

      Reply
    9. stella

      December 08, 2017 at 8:39 am

      Beautiful

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    10. Jane

      December 08, 2017 at 1:20 am

      Jane,

      Your mantel is simply beautiful. I could have sworn that was real pine! I love the cypress, I do that every year, I love how it drapes over the edge of the mantel.

      Happy Holidays,

      Jane

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    11. [email protected] Designs

      December 07, 2017 at 8:59 pm

      Oh my Jane!!! I love your pinecone garland...you are truly the creative one!! The your "semi-homemade" pinecone garland is the perfect compliment to the pinecone trees. Just love seeing your home decorated for Christmas ... and love seeing your little "elves" from year to year....Have a Very Merry Weekend Jane..and regards to your sweet Leo!!

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    12. Kim

      December 07, 2017 at 7:16 pm

      Everything looks so festive, Jane. I love the blue and white pine cones and the cute trees. So proud of you for spelling mantel correctly. So many spell it wrong. 🙂 fa la la la la

      Reply

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