A pair of luxurious Christmas mantels are worth remembering. Custom Irish stockings line a holiday mantel encompassing dark green, chocolate brown, antique gold and warm ivory. Evergreen garlands fall gracefully to the floor, while-raffia tied white tulip bundles adorn vases on the mantel shelf. Fresh greens and charming stockings are the lynchpins of two luxurious Christmas … [Read more...]
It Is Beginning To Look Like Christmas
My newest Christmas accessories were found online. The scents of a fresh-cut tree and cinnamon-laced pinecones are my holiday triggers, in a good and bad way. Allergies cause many of us to use faux greenery. Luckily, artificial trees and garlands have come a long way as Christmas accessories and alternative materials are always options. A few weeks ago, I featured a cotton … [Read more...]
Natural Home Decor
Natural wood home accessories work for the holidays or throughout the year. The holidays are quickly approaching. If you're adding to your natural wood home accessories this season, instead of purchasing decorations that can only be used a few weeks, why not look for items that can be enjoyed year round? Finding personal connections will make them even more special. I … [Read more...]
Vintage Christmas Mantel
Wooden stocking forms, originally used to dry socks, help create an old world Christmas mantel. Seven is my lucky number. This is our seventh Christmas in our home, but the first time I am happy with the great room Christmas mantel decorations. I began purchasing vintage sock stretchers from etsy sellers a few months ago. Too many actually, as I have extras, including the … [Read more...]