The stockings have been hanging by the chimney for about a week now. I finished the mantel display Thanksgiving weekend, but I'm just now sharing it with you as this has been a very busy week for me.
I decorated the mantel pretty much the same as the past two years except for a few minor changes. The first change is that I hung our stockings this year. For the previous two years that we've been in the cottage, I had ornaments hanging from the greenery.
Here is Leo's stocking
and here is mine.
The stockings are 18 years old. I ordered them the first year that we met. You can't see it, but my stocking was nibbled on by a mouse years ago. Luckily, I was able to patch it so that it's hardly noticeable.
The greenery is actually two garlands that I wove together, which made it nice and full.
What's a mantel display without Santa? The two wooden Santas I've had forever. My mother gave them to me a long time ago.
Because I hung this silver ball wreath as part of my mantel decoration, I added two new mercury glass candle holders to the display this year.
I think the shape of them mimics the balls in the wreath.
So, of course, I've got to have a little burlap going on, so I came up with this candle decoration.
One afternoon this week the sunlight was pouring in the windows and hit the silver wreath.
It was a beautiful sight and lasted momentarily. I'm glad I was able to capture it.
Have you been decorating for Christmas? Our trees are up, and I'll show you those soon.
Jeanette
Love that you decorated around the TV. We too have the TV on the mantle. Someday I will make a frame to go around it.
Terri
WOW... the greenery is so full.. Beautiful!!!! I love the bows on each end of yours ... and the wreath hanging in the center is so pretty !! and ummmmmm..... Loving the flat screen above as well!!!! 🙂 Terri
Marcia
I love it, Jane. I love that you used your old stockings.
If my husband sees that TV on top of the mantel, I will be put to shame. He's been trying to convince me of this for weeks now. 😉
LOVED stopping by. Oh, and those two garlands together are gorgeous.
Happy mantel partying.
Vickie
Your mantel is just beautiful. I love that wreath too.Of course you can't have too much mercury glass!
Jo Ann
Beautiful photos and mantel!
Pamela
Jane everything looks wonderful! I LOVE how full your greenery is! Thanx for coming to the party!
Shelia
Hi Jane! Your mantel is so pretty! Love your ball wreath!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Barb~Bella Vista
Hi Jane, your mantel is lovely. It surely makes me smile.
Barb ♥
Lisa
Your mantel is incredible, great job!
Pam {simple details}
Your mantel looks beautiful! Love your burlap touches on the candle!
Susan in SC
You mantel is gorgeous! BUT, I don't see MY stocking hanging up there or Rascal's, Lucy's, or Henry's stocking!!! LOL! Beautiful job Jane!
Kim
Jane, your mantel is truly gorgeous. I love all the lush green against the white brick. That is great that you still have those stockings. Keep those mice away.
Gina
Pretty mantel! I love your garland.
Pat@BPM
Your mantel is beautiful Jane! I love the greenery and I love that you have your stocking hanging there.
Jean Windham
Jane the mantel is really pretty. I love the mercury glass candle holders. They add so much to the display. Looking forward to Christmas at the Crossroads. Jean
Ann
I have a TV over my fireplace too. Thanks for incredible inspiration. I'm totally copying your candles!
Dolly Sarrio
Jane this is so pretty!
Maggie
The mantlepiece looks wonderful, I like the garland very much and the last shot of the wreath was a fabulous shadow capture.
Dee
Hi Jane,
I love your mantel with all the beautiful greens and mercury glass. Your Christmas stockings are beautiful. Your burlap candle is gorgeous just like I thought it would be.
I almost forget to mention how beautiful your silver wreath is. WOW!
Ann
Your mantle is beautiful and I love the mercury glass!
dawn
Jane,
What a beautiful mantel. The mercury glass looks smashing with the greenery that twinkles. The frosty effect of the berries and greenery are so elegant looking. You did a good job girl:)
Lottie
I LOVE the silver ball wreath! Your mantle looks lovely. I had a tall slim Santa like yours years ago. A friend begged for him and I gave him away. You have made a beautiful mantle.
Teresa
Your mantel is beautiful Jane! Can't wait to see the tree's, I know they will be just as beautiful. I am loving seeing all of the Christmas decor in blogland.
Jen
Beautiful!!!!
Comeca
Its beautiful!
Diane @ home sweet homemade
hi Jane ~ your mantel garland is wonderful & lush and I love the way you adorned your pillar candles - very creative! So nice of you to stop by my blog and say hi. It's great to meet you and Leo and the animals 🙂 What would life be without our four-legged companions, right? take care, diane
Jane
Your mantel looks so pretty, Jane. How sweet that you have had your stockings so long! I love the greenery...I have yet to start on mine yet, but I want lots of it!
Happy Holidays!
XO,
Jane