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    Home » Holidays » Christmas

    The Stockings Are Hung

    By: Jane · Updated: 7 Dec, '11 · This post may contain affiliate links · 27 Comments

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    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.

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    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.

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    Here is Leo's stocking

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    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.

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    The greenery is actually two garlands that I wove together, which made it nice and full.

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    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.

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    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.

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    I think the shape of them mimics the balls in the wreath.

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    So, of course, I've got to have a little burlap going on, so I came up with this candle decoration.

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    One afternoon this week the sunlight was pouring in the windows and hit the silver wreath.

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    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.

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    1. Jeanette

      December 07, 2011 at 12:01 pm

      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.

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    2. Terri

      December 07, 2011 at 10:51 am

      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

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    3. Marcia

      December 07, 2011 at 8:22 am

      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.

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    4. Vickie

      December 07, 2011 at 7:07 am

      Your mantel is just beautiful. I love that wreath too.Of course you can't have too much mercury glass!

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    5. Jo Ann

      December 05, 2011 at 11:54 pm

      Beautiful photos and mantel!

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    6. Pamela

      December 05, 2011 at 7:54 pm

      Jane everything looks wonderful! I LOVE how full your greenery is! Thanx for coming to the party!

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    7. Shelia

      December 05, 2011 at 5:20 pm

      Hi Jane! Your mantel is so pretty! Love your ball wreath!
      Be a sweetie,
      Shelia 😉

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    8. Barb~Bella Vista

      December 05, 2011 at 1:35 pm

      Hi Jane, your mantel is lovely. It surely makes me smile.

      Barb ♥

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    9. Lisa

      December 05, 2011 at 5:59 am

      Your mantel is incredible, great job!

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    10. Pam {simple details}

      December 04, 2011 at 8:47 pm

      Your mantel looks beautiful! Love your burlap touches on the candle!

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    11. Susan in SC

      December 04, 2011 at 10:57 am

      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!

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    12. Kim

      December 03, 2011 at 11:48 pm

      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.

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    13. Gina

      December 03, 2011 at 10:27 pm

      Pretty mantel! I love your garland.

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    14. [email protected]

      December 03, 2011 at 7:10 pm

      Your mantel is beautiful Jane! I love the greenery and I love that you have your stocking hanging there.

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    15. Jean Windham

      December 03, 2011 at 5:17 pm

      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

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    16. Ann

      December 03, 2011 at 1:18 pm

      I have a TV over my fireplace too. Thanks for incredible inspiration. I'm totally copying your candles!

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    17. Dolly Sarrio

      December 03, 2011 at 11:27 am

      Jane this is so pretty!

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    18. Maggie

      December 03, 2011 at 10:26 am

      The mantlepiece looks wonderful, I like the garland very much and the last shot of the wreath was a fabulous shadow capture.

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    19. Dee

      December 03, 2011 at 9:33 am

      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!

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    20. Ann

      December 03, 2011 at 8:49 am

      Your mantle is beautiful and I love the mercury glass!

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    21. dawn

      December 03, 2011 at 8:02 am

      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:)

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    22. Lottie

      December 03, 2011 at 8:02 am

      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.

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    23. Teresa

      December 03, 2011 at 7:29 am

      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.

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    24. Jen

      December 03, 2011 at 7:24 am

      Beautiful!!!!

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    25. Comeca

      December 03, 2011 at 5:23 am

      Its beautiful!

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    26. Diane @ home sweet homemade

      December 03, 2011 at 12:02 am

      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

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    27. Jane

      December 02, 2011 at 11:05 pm

      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

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