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Christmas Mantel

Filed Under: Blogger Tour Group, Christmas, Interior Decorating, My Projects Tagged With: Christmas, christmas decor, christmas mantel, French country Christmas

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French Country Christmas mantel by Our Southern Home

 

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.

 

French Country Christmas mantel by Our Southern Home 

 

 

My hubby even lit the real wood burning fire for me mid-day to photograph the space.

 

French Country Christmas mantel by Our Southern Home

 

In year's past, the garland was on top of the mantel. This is the first year for it to be on the front. 

 

French Country Christmas mantel by Our Southern Home

 

The garland is held with the same clear Command Hooks that I used in the fall.

 

French Country Christmas mantel by Our Southern Home

 

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!

 

French Country Christmas mantel by Our Southern Home

 

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.

 

French Country Christmas mantel by Our Southern Home

 

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.

 

French Country Christmas mantel by Our Southern Home

 

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.

 

French Country Christmas mantel by Our Southern Home

 

Olive buckets are handy for holding firewood. 

 

French Country Christmas mantel by Our Southern Home

 

My plaid pashmina doubles as a holiday throw.

 

French Country Christmas mantel by Our Southern Home

 

French Country Christmas mantel by Our Southern Home

 

French Country Christmas mantel by Our Southern Home

 

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.

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  1. Jen says

    December 17, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    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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  2. Angie says

    December 15, 2014 at 5:28 PM

    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

      December 16, 2014 at 7:00 AM

      Thanks so much, Angie. Merry Christmas!

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  3. Jamie says

    December 15, 2014 at 11:12 AM

    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

      December 16, 2014 at 7:02 AM

      Thanks so much, Jamie! Merry Christmas!

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  4. Christy says

    December 14, 2014 at 9:35 PM

    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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  5. Nancy says

    December 13, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    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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  6. Anne says

    December 12, 2014 at 6:13 PM

    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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  7. Lindsey says

    December 12, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    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

      December 16, 2014 at 7:22 AM

      Thanks so much, Lindsey! SO fun touring with you. Merry Christmas!

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  8. Paula says

    December 12, 2014 at 6:04 AM

    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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  9. Cindy says

    December 11, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    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

      December 11, 2014 at 8:30 PM

      Thanks so much sweet friend. I wish you a blessed holiday season!

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  10. Shanna Gilbert says

    December 11, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    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

      December 11, 2014 at 8:31 PM

      Thanks so much Shanna!

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  11. Lisa says

    December 11, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    Christy, Everything is just beautiful and I LOVE your mantel and the garland you made!! xo Lisa

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    • Christy says

      December 11, 2014 at 8:31 PM

      You are so sweet, Lisa! Thanks bunches!

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  12. Becky says

    December 11, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    So cozy, I love that tree pillow.

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    • Christy says

      December 11, 2014 at 8:33 PM

      Thanks, friend!

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  13. Leslie says

    December 11, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    Christy,
    I love the ribbon you chose. Everything is so pretty and the Christmas tree pillow on your chair is so cute!

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    • Christy says

      December 11, 2014 at 8:33 PM

      Thanks Leslie!!!

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  14. martina says

    December 11, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    BEAUTIFUL Christy!! I LOVE IT ALL!!

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    • Christy says

      December 11, 2014 at 8:34 PM

      Thank you so much Martina!!! XXOO

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  15. Cecilia says

    December 11, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    Beautiful! It looks very cozy and inviting.

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    • Christy says

      December 11, 2014 at 8:34 PM

      Thanks so much!!!

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  16. Laurie says

    December 11, 2014 at 7:27 AM

    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

      December 11, 2014 at 8:35 PM

      Thanks so much! It is a fresh Leyland cypress. Merry Christmas!

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  17. Chloe Crabtree says

    December 11, 2014 at 6:01 AM

    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

      December 11, 2014 at 8:35 PM

      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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