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November 30, 2015 By Shirley

Our Great Room Christmas Mantel

Our Great Room Christmas mantel this year 

is probably the most simplistic mantel that I have created.

I promised myself this year

that I am really going to downsize my Christmas decorations.

I did give many boxes of Christmas ornaments, florals and decorations

along with a couple of trees to Habitat last year.

However, I did keep these little trees!

2015 Great Room Christmas Mantel - Housepitality Designs

I gathered the decorations that I knew I would definitely keep

and I started decorating from there.

Which included my crystal deer.

2015 Great Room Christmas Mantel - Housepitality Designs

Birds are always a keeper.

Especially ones with sweet expressions.

2015 Great Room Christmas Mantel - Housepitality Designs

I attached a few evergreen swags together to form a garland.

Added stockings and a snowflake ornament to embellish the stockings.

2015 Great Room Christmas Mantel - Housepitality Designs

A wreath with a lacey burlap bow hangs high on the shutters.

2015 Great Room Christmas Mantel - Housepitality Designs

Reticulated Ginger jars are filled with picks of artichokes and greenery.

2015 Great Room Christmas Mantel - Housepitality Designs

I love using the thick faux evergreen swags throughout the house.

By connecting the swags together to form the garland, you get a much fuller result.

2015 Great Room Christmas Mantel - Housepitality Designs

I have in the past been known to weave 2 garlands together

to get that fuller look.

2015 Christmas Great Room Mantel - Housepitality Designs

Antique French Boot forms waiting on the hearth

to be warmed by the fire.

2015 Great Room Christmas Mantel/French Antique Boot Forms - Housepitality Designs

Side views:

2015 Great Room Christmas Mantel - Housepitality Designs

2015 Great Room Christmas Mantel - Housepitality Designs

The tall slender candles seem to be a staple on the mantel.

They work well with the antique wood and iron shutters.

2015 Great Room Christmas Mantel - Housepitality Designs

2015 Great Room Christmas Mantel - Housepitality Designs

My 2015 Great Room Christmas Mantel.

2015 Great Room Christmas Mantel - Housepitality Designs

The mantel definitely makes the room feel warm and cozy.

2015 Great Room Christmas Mantel - Housepitality Designs

Today, I have presented my 2015 Great Room Mantel decorated for Christmas.

Please visit the other 8 fabulous bloggers

that are presenting theirs today too.

And come back this week to get a tremendous amount of

Christmas decor inspiration!

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Monday – Mantels

Petticoat Junktion
My Creative Days
2 Bees in a Pod
Restoration Redoux
Atta Girl Says
Art is Beauty
Cottage at the Crossroads
Housepitality Designs
Shabbyfufu

Tuesday – Tablescapes

Postcards from the Ridge
Town and Country Living
Hunt and Host
Savvy Southern Style
All Things Heart and Home
HighStyle Restyle
This Makes That

Wednesday – Wreaths

Domestically Speaking
Our Southern Home
Mad in Crafts
H2O Bungelow
Sweet Pea
Around The Watts House

Thursday – Thrifty Crafts

Dukes and Duchesses
Confessions of a Serial Do-It-Yourselfer
Prodigal Pieces
The Interior Frugalista
Cupcakes and Crinoline
Girl in the Garage

Have a most fabulous day!!!

 

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  1. Southern DayDreams from Celestina Marie Design says

    November 30, 2015 at 8:05 am

    Hi Shirley, Your mantel is beautiful. I love the crystal deer. So fresh and pretty. Sounds like a great tour this week. Happy December. xo

    Reply
  2. Leo Windham says

    November 30, 2015 at 8:06 am

    Great job Shirley. Merry Christmas.

    Reply
  3. Kim says

    November 30, 2015 at 8:35 am

    Fabulous job this year. I love how you created that lush garland.

    Reply
  4. Janet (Shabbyfufu) says

    November 30, 2015 at 8:39 am

    That’s just gorgeous Shirley and the piece over your mantel makes such an impressive statement!

    Reply
  5. Pinky at designs by pinky says

    November 30, 2015 at 9:28 am

    It is GORGEOUS! I was going to ask where you bought the garland, it is so lush and beautiful! Did you attach 2 swags end to end? They must have been long swags! That is a great idea though. Love those jars and how you filled them. This should be a wonderful tour! Have a beautiful day!

    Reply
  6. sonny says

    November 30, 2015 at 10:12 am

    Oh Miss Shirley~!!

    what a beautiful and unique mantel you’ve created.. I am sure its the best one in all of NC…

    pouring rain here and foggy as pea soup:) I’d planned to run down to Lexington to do some ” small store” shopping but rethinking that now…

    again, your mantel is amazing and I know everyone who sees it will oooooooooo and aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa about it…

    Sonny

    Reply
  7. Pat@back porch musings says

    November 30, 2015 at 10:48 am

    Your mantel is absolutely gorgeous, Shirley!

    Reply
  8. Lindsay Eidahl says

    November 30, 2015 at 10:59 am

    YOur mantel is stunning! Those shutters and those boot forms…… AMAZING!

    Reply
  9. Marie at The Interior Frugalista says

    November 30, 2015 at 11:34 am

    Shirley, your Christmas Mantel is quite stunning. Love the greens you used in your ginger jars and I’m swooning over your glass reindeer. The thick lush garland is gorgeous and loving the mercury glass acorns hanging from it.

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  10. Jenna says

    November 30, 2015 at 11:49 am

    Gorgeous Shirley! Love the way you swagged your mantel garland, I am going to try that on mine, I can’t wait to get started on my decorating later this week!

    Reply
  11. Sandy says

    November 30, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    Your mantel is stunning! I love it. Simple, pretty and I love the color white with the greens. Your architectural shutter piece is awesome! I love it! The antique French boots look great too. Just beautiful.

    Reply
  12. Jenn & Vicki @ 2 Bees in a Pod says

    November 30, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    It looks beautiful! And love those iron shutters! Great tip for making lush garland…thank you for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  13. Becca says

    November 30, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    Another stunning holiday mantel by you … simply gorgeous, Shirley! I love your crystal deer and perfectly “balanced” greenery. 😉 Your bookcases are styled fantabulously and “frame” your mantel beautifully! Amazing photography, too!

    Reply
  14. Curtis Chipley says

    November 30, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    Of all the mantles that were featured I found yours to be the most beautiful to me. Love the symmetry, and the shutters….just beautiful…. Christmas Blessings to you and yours
    Curtis & Sherrie Chipley from French Gulch California…

    Reply
  15. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

    November 30, 2015 at 1:54 pm

    Shirley your mantel is gorgeous! Love your greenery swap and the height you have your mantel!

    Reply
  16. Karin Chudy (ART IS BEAUTY) says

    November 30, 2015 at 2:06 pm

    Your Mantle is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
    I love the combination of it all!
    great job!
    Hugs,
    Karin

    Reply
  17. Linda says

    November 30, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    It looks great, but that’s no surprise. My mantle is so skimpy and the ceiling is so high that it’s a real decorating challenge. Want to come help?

    Reply
  18. Christy @Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says

    November 30, 2015 at 4:40 pm

    I just don’t think it gets any more beautiful than this! Stunning!! XO

    Reply
  19. Dawn says

    November 30, 2015 at 6:14 pm

    Shirley what a stunning mantel. Im also going simple this year. We had an horrible accident here, my youngest was in a car accidentcrash Nov 11th and has a shear brain injury. Im just not in the mood to deck the halls, that’s for sure. I’m going to enjoy all your creativity, I just love the crystal ornaments you have. Merry Christmas!!

    Reply
  20. Cindy says

    November 30, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    It’s beautiful, Shirley! My husband and I don’t have a fireplace, but I do decorate a very tall shelf in our great room:) Thank you for your inspiration as always:)

    Reply
  21. Joanne Boulter says

    November 30, 2015 at 7:19 pm

    Shirley, your mantle is so beautiful. I’m in love with your reindeer. Lovely. Jo

    Reply
  22. Mary Alice Patterson says

    November 30, 2015 at 7:56 pm

    Your Christmas mantel is so beautiful and elegant, Shirley! Great idea for creating a full and lush swag. Those amazing shutters are the perfect place for your wreath. Perfectly lovely!!
    Mary Alice

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  23. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says

    November 30, 2015 at 8:25 pm

    Shirley, no matter what the season, your mantel decor always looks fantastic because of those great shutters!!! They are the perfect background for anything! Nobody mentioned your stockings but I really love their elegant beauty. I was noticing the trim on them! Thanks for that tip about joining two swags together. Now I will be looking at them in a whole different way! Pinning and sharing your gorgeous mantel!

    Reply
  24. pam richardson says

    November 30, 2015 at 9:00 pm

    Shirley, the mantel is stunning! You have a great eye, my friend! I am trying to downsize the decor this year…I have collected way too much through the years! Have a great week!

    Reply
  25. beth says

    November 30, 2015 at 9:54 pm

    Love your mantel!! Where did you find that beautiful greenery! Love all the different greens!

    Reply
  26. Penny @ The Comforts of Home says

    November 30, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    The green and white are so pretty!

    Reply
  27. Mary says

    December 1, 2015 at 7:26 am

    Gorgeous Shirley! I’ve always admired your handsome shutters and they look beautiful festooned with your garland, urns and wreath for Christmas!

    Reply
  28. SUsan says

    December 1, 2015 at 9:18 am

    Wow! Your mantel is exquisite! I love how you layered the wreath on the antique shutters and all the touches of crystal are fabulous. It really is a grand focal point of your room.

    Reply
  29. Kim @ Hunt & Host says

    December 1, 2015 at 10:19 am

    It is all stunning, but those boot forms have me drooling. They are gorgeous!!

    Reply
  30. Paula@SweetPea says

    December 1, 2015 at 10:23 am

    Your mantel is absolutely beautiful! My favorite part are your crystal deer and snowflakes. I’ll be that they catch the light and create pretty light patterns on your walls during certain times of the day.

    Reply
  31. Amy @ Highstyle Restyle says

    December 1, 2015 at 10:41 am

    The architectural piece over the fireplace is fantastic! The trees and crystal deer and so pretty together. Actually, the entire room is so beautiful I would love to hang out in front of that fireplace. 🙂

    Reply
  32. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    December 1, 2015 at 7:21 pm

    Your mantel is beautiful … and I agree with you about the birds!! 🙂

    Reply
  33. Cecilia says

    December 1, 2015 at 8:13 pm

    It is beautiful, Shirley!

    Reply
  34. kathy@petticoatjunktion says

    December 2, 2015 at 6:42 pm

    You’ve outdone yourself again Shirley. I especially love the swags/garland! I got rid of a lot of Christmas decor last year and need to weed out more. The crystal reindeer and white trees are lovely.

    Reply
  35. Iris Nacole says

    December 2, 2015 at 11:57 pm

    Simply stunning! Love it all!

    Reply
  36. Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline says

    December 3, 2015 at 12:27 pm

    Your sense of style always amazes me, Shirley. I would love if you could arrive at my home and help me get a grip – sort of like a Decorating Fairy God Mother! Beautiful display as always.

    Reply
  37. LorB says

    December 6, 2015 at 12:49 pm

    Everything just looks perfect…

    Reply
  38. Fern Bradley says

    December 8, 2015 at 11:42 pm

    Love, love, love your home but especially the shutters! Will you share your source? Thanks.

    Reply

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Hi I’m Shirley and I am here to share my love of classic interiors, french country style, my passion for flowers and making our home, The Hickory Cottage, a warm and hospitable home for family and friends.

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