Holiday Mantel 2013

Every year I ponder how I'm going to do the mantel.  I love to do a different look each time but I don't necessarily want to go out and buy new things for it each year.

I knew I wanted to use my Ivory Dove Statues that were gifted to me from Betty (Betty Marie's blog)

 Last year they were part of a large vignette I did on the wood cabinet top as seen "here"

The bowl was new last year and I used it on the dining table as seen "here" and "here"

I wanted something low in the center.  I set some of my ornaments in it and dressed it with a gold beaded garland.

Inspiration photo

Traditional Home magazine- New England Home with Holiday Palette

Notice the two mercury glass cylinders on the buffet.

They inspired me for my mantel.

I had these mercury glass cylinders from T.J. Maxx

that I've used for a few years.  I clustered some greens in them to somewhat mimic the look from the magazine.  I added in some gold gilded leaves that I've also used for several years along with the pine branches.

I popped in the red mercury glass candle holders for some color. 

I'm in love with the flameless candles.

They have an 8 hr. timer and come on every day by themselves.  

I really love them!

I'm joining the following parties:

Between Naps on the Porch

for

Metamorphosis Monday

I was featured at

The Dedicated House
for
Make it Pretty

Kathe With An E

For

You're Gonna Love It Tuesday 

Ivy and Elephants 

For

What's It Wednesday

Ten June 
for
Holiday Cheer in Blogosphere 
and
Our Fifth House 
for
A Very Mantel and a Party 

The Charm of Home
for
Home Sweet Home