We had a fireplace at the old house but never used it. I had an irrational fear of gas-starter poisoning. I'm over it now. *double checks flue*
I didn't take anything down from our typical mantel decor. For the holidays, I just added to it: lit garland (pssssst: Dollar Tree! Grab some $1 garlands, layer them, and string them with lights!), a set of extra-large nutcrackers as stocking holders, and of course each kid's stocking--marked with an initial ornament for the requisite monogram detail.
My little clay bowl that always hangs out on top of a stack of books now holds gold ornaments, and the holiday cards we've received from friends and family are tucked gently behind the giant map, which is sporting a brightly lit grapevine wreath attached by a hook that is just out of sight from the camera.
P.S.--Dear Santa, I still need some candlesticks for my candelabra. Kthx.
Festive! I like what you did with the cards--I never quite know how to display them.
ReplyDeleteHa, I have "initial ornaments" on my to-buy list for our stockings. :D
ReplyDeleteAngie, I string up ribbon somewhere in the house and staple each card to it. This year it hangs across our bay window with tails hanging down the side of the windows. I used to just tie two ribbons on each end of a curtain rod and let the hang down. You know, if you don't have a giant map in your house. ;)
That is festive as hell. Great job, M! :)
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