Test Blog: Christmas Mantel Reveal

I bet you thought I was never going to share any of my Christmas decor this year didn't you! It's been kind of a hectic season this year, but now I am ready to reveal to you today the mantel decorated for Christmas. I will also be showing off other areas of the house that have been dressed up for the holiday over the next week so, be sure to check back in when you have time. Or, better yet, sign up to get new posts delivered right to your email using the sign up form over on the sidebar --->>

My MIL was there again to help with the details. That's her snowman stocking. She loves blue and snowmen and she now has one to hang with ours.

We had picked up a few poinsettia plants at Lowes for .99 right after Thanksgiving and The red leaves and gold foil set our color theme for the mantel. I covered some books in gift wrap and used them to elevate one of the plants. I have put my MIL in charge of keeping them alive because although, I can grow veggies and flowers outside, I have a brownish thumb when it comes to plants inside!

I've had these red & gold mercury glass spires for years and have used them in my holiday decor every year since.

My MIL wrapped a box in the same gift wrap and placed small gold and red ornaments on top of it. She then added my 3 little favorite old world Santas in front of it.

A battery operated beaded lit garland sits in the front of it all to brightened it all up at night.

To the left of the fireplace is a shelf that surrounds the TV.

We had so much fun decorating this spot! Even Mr. B lending his touch by adding the stuffed snowman. We had picked up the little trees at Hobby Lobby and Linda (my MIL, yes, she does have a name LOL) set to decorating them while I added white fluff and snowflake lights that I purchased at IKEA last year. We added a few wrapped boxes to add more color.

Mr. B & I agreed that the clock has to stay in it's spot in at the mantel which means my beloved Santa piece needed a new home this year. He fits perfectly above the TV shelf!

On the dining room side of the shelf I have my angel collection along with a couple of my little nutcrackers. Oh wait! Stop right here! LOL! I seriously did not notice until just now that my Michigan State University Sparty garden gnome (a gift several years ago from my son and daughter-in-law) snuck into the Christmas decor! LOL! I am guessing that was Mr. B's doing!! You know what? He staying right there!! Christmas time needs to have some fun and whimsy, am I right?

Again, be sure to stop back by as I will be sharing the china cabinet all decked out for Christmas. In fact, here's a sneak peek just to make sure you do!