Christmas mantels! Where the magic begins for a child...stockings are hung and Santa arrives!
Since I do not currently have any mantel places of my own, I decided to decorate one of my parents. A bit intimidating, I might add, as it is the total focal point of the room! I went with a more traditional mantel place décor, with nods to the 1700s.
I used real garlands (from Trader Joes!), little oranges, pinecones, tiny ornaments (from Target!), light blue velvet ribbon and bows, and a few pieces of tinsel.
I found an angel to anchor one side of the mantel, and a swan for the other, as the heavens and earth came together on Christmas!
Happy Christmas my friends!