Welcome to the
Home for the Holidays Tour
Today I'm sharing our family room's French Country Christmas mantel.
I really changed it up this year using the same supplies with the addition of new ribbon.
My hubby even lit the real wood burning fire for me mid-day to photograph the space.
In year's past, the garland was on top of the mantel. This is the first year for it to be on the front.
The garland is held with the same clear Command Hooks that I used in the fall.
I used the red upholstery tape and burlap ribbon. I purchased 20 yards of it online and I've been using it everywhere. It is so inexpensive, too!
The upholstery ticking is rather stiff. To use it as a garland, I like to gather it every 12-15 inches and tie it with twine. This gives it a gathered look.
These gorgeous metal angels came from an after Christmas sale over 10 years ago. They are perfect for the mantel and a favorite of mine.
I really enjoy changing out the writing on my thrift store art turned chalkboard. I always freehand this board. I draw it first on paper. Then draw it with regular chalk. You can easily erase it if you have a mistake. Then I went over it with a chalk marker. It's much more vivid.
Olive buckets are handy for holding firewood.
My plaid pashmina doubles as a holiday throw.
Do you notice the Christmas tree? We cut it the day after Thanksgiving, and still haven't been able to decorate it as a family yet. The plan is tonight! I'll be showing a larger home tour with more from the family room next week.
Merry Christmas!
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Jen says
Christy your mantel is stunning! My eyes are in love with it <3 I really like the garland where you have it this year- and the ticking is the perfect touch! Merry Christmas to your family! 🙂
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Angie says
Christy your mantel is gorgeous! I love the olive bucket and the jute ribbon. And that chair is so pretty! Thanks for sharing it and for joining the tour! Merry Christmas, my sweet friend!
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Christy says
Thanks so much, Angie. Merry Christmas!
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Jamie says
I’d love to be curled up in front of that fire right now! The garland looks beautiful hanging on the front of the mantel. I love upholstery webbing in decorating as well, and think that it looks perfect how you did it in the garland.
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Christy says
Thanks so much, Jamie! Merry Christmas!
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Christy says
Your mantel is gorgeous as I knew it would be! I love the metal angels too, and the upholstery tape makes perfect ribbon! Your home is always so pretty! XO
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Nancy says
That room and mantel is beautiful no matter what you do! 🙂 I love the simple Christmas sign on the mantel and the pretty touches of festive red everywhere! xo
Nancy
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Anne says
Christy your mantel looks amazing! Love your garland and your sweet chalkboard,you did a great job with your chalk art!
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Lindsey says
Everything looks stunning, but my favorite part is the ticking, I love the tip about tying it with twine! Beautiful job Christy!
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Christy says
Thanks so much, Lindsey! SO fun touring with you. Merry Christmas!
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Paula says
Your mantel looks so pretty! I know that you’ve enjoyed gathering in front of your fireplace with your family to enjoy it this month.
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Cindy says
Christy, I just adore seeing your home. It’s always gorgeous. LOVE the mantle and you made the perfect bow. Those angles are so pretty
Cindy
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Christy says
Thanks so much sweet friend. I wish you a blessed holiday season!
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Shanna Gilbert says
It all looks gorgeous as always my dear! You have some beautiful decorations and that garland looks so pretty! Great pictures by the way!
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Christy says
Thanks so much Shanna!
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Lisa says
Christy, Everything is just beautiful and I LOVE your mantel and the garland you made!! xo Lisa
Christy says
You are so sweet, Lisa! Thanks bunches!
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Becky says
So cozy, I love that tree pillow.
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Christy says
Thanks, friend!
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Leslie says
Christy,
I love the ribbon you chose. Everything is so pretty and the Christmas tree pillow on your chair is so cute!
Christy says
Thanks Leslie!!!
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martina says
BEAUTIFUL Christy!! I LOVE IT ALL!!
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Christy says
Thank you so much Martina!!! XXOO
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Cecilia says
Beautiful! It looks very cozy and inviting.
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Christy says
Thanks so much!!!
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Laurie says
What a lovely mantel! That garland is beautiful! I love the colour of your tree, what kind of a tree is that? So pretty!
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Christy says
Thanks so much! It is a fresh Leyland cypress. Merry Christmas!
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Chloe Crabtree says
Christy, such a pretty mantel. I really love the herringbone brick pattern surrounding your fireplace. This looks like such a cozy place to curl up with a cup of hot chocolate and just gaze at the fire burning in the hearth. I don’t know how the garland looked on top of your mantel, but it is beautiful the way you hung it this year. I hope you don’t mind, I am creating a blog post of Christmas House Tours today, and I plan to share your mantel post and link back to this page, of course. Merry Christmas!
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Christy says
You are so sweet. Thanks so much. Chloe. I’d be honored if you shared it! Can’t wait to hop over and read the post!
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