Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Christmas Mantle #2

Our Living Room Mantle Decorated 
For Christmas...
Daytime
At night...
I used gold Mardi Gras Beads and attached them to the garland, dropped an ornament at the end of each bead, and then varied them at 
different heights.
I love my wreath. Kristen from Kristen's Creations made this wreath last year, so I started out using this wreath as my inspiration.
 A close-up
I added the same plaid mesh in my garland, and added two different kinds of bows.
 I just love using the beads to make a swagged garland.
Another look...
I placed my gold glittered Christmas cones on black candle-holders to add height.
I *L O V E * Christmas!
I am looking forward to seeing everyone's fabulous Christmas Trees and decorations. Wishing all of you a happy and blessed Thanksgiving! 
***Linking up with Kim for Wow Us Wednesday and with Susan for Met Monday!

27 comments:

NanaDiana said...

Kim- It looks beautiful. We are a few days away from Christmas decorating here~ I LOVE yours! xo Diana

Traci said...

Very pretty! I hope y'all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Love the Decor! said...

Love Love LOVE!!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
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Shelia said...

Hi Little Liz! Oh, another gorgeous display! You could be a professional Christmas decorator! I love this! Your wreath is so pretty too! I bought some of the deco mesh and used it for the first time on my tree! I love it!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR said...

Liz, this is so pretty! I came down off of my ladder just in time to see this! LOL!! You are truly amazing!! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Betsy@ coastal-colors said...

I love your mantel! It's so striking! You did outstanding job on this! Everything just sparkles! Happy Thanksgiving!

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

That looks so pretty, Liz! I have no idea exactly what I'm doing with our mantel here in the new place. I had to fairly wide ones at our old house and this one is kind of narrow. One good thing ~ the previous owner did have two cup hooks underneath, which I'm assuming worked for hanging garland!

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

Beautiful Liz! I love Christmas too and can't wait for Friday to start decorating, I'll be in decorating mode all weekend! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Martina

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

PS- LOVE your header!!

Vanessa said...

Your home is Amazing! Happy Thanksgiving.

Vanessa

Buttercup said...

The room looks so pretty! What a festive and lovely look. Happy Thanksgiving wishes.

L said...

Very pretty, Liz! Every room is so beautifully decorated.
I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving. Lu

angelo h said...

Perfectly lovely, understated, and interesting decorations for mantles. How refreshing! Whew! I am so delighted that there is wonderful good taste still alive and kicking in this world! I think this decor perfect for my condo too. :)

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Jen S. said...

All of your decorating looks so amazing! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family sweet Liz :)

Kris said...

Hi Liz. I just wanted to drop in this morning to wish you and your sweet family a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!!!!
XO Kris

Allyson Pecilunas said...

Everything looks GORGEOUS, Liz! I love how you have added those beads this year its such a pretty touch! I love your new blog header too! :) Have a fabulous Thanksgiving!

marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...

Liz, your decor is absolutely stunning. I love your mantel and the tree is exquisite. The mesh is so pretty and your garland is fabulous using the beads. Beautifully done.

I hope you and all your family have a very Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving. God Bless. Hugs, Marty

Becca said...

GO-JUS, Liz! Love the hanging ornaments and the beaded garland ... the trees ... the wreath ... the candles ... the whole package is stunning! I could linger for hours! I can only imagine what your kitchen looks like ... can't wait to see it! Hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Val said...

LIz, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

Emelia DiCarlo said...

Liz, Just gorgeous and glamorous and so festive. I love the colors and all the swags and draping you did with the gold beads, so beautiful. The gold tree cones and candles are so pretty and different. You have been a busy elf. Thought of you and wanted to say I and my family are grateful for you and wanted to say thank you. God Bless you and yours Liz. OXOX!!!!!Love the whole room and at night just so inviting.

Jonquil said...

Hello, I just found your blog and I love it! Im a new follower!

You should check out my holiday blog:
www.awhimsicalchristmas.com

We have a Christmas Tree Contest with prizes going on right now! Should be fun! You should enter, your decorations are beautiful!

I would love it if you would follow me too :)

~ Jonquil


www.awhimsicalchristmas.com

Kelsey @ Seattle Smith's said...

Oh my goodness, stunning!!! I need to know where you get your finds, are you a bargain shopper?

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Very cute, Liz. I will be starting my decorating tomorrow or Monday probably.

Arriving said...

Love the beading and hanging bulbs! I am trying and trying to get the hang of the wide ribbon twisty across the mantle thing, but so far.....I need more practice! Eventually I'll get it though. (Determined). Love the new background for the block, so pretty. xo

Kathy said...

Liz I just love what you do girl! I am getting some good ideas from you..can't find that mesh..Michaels didn't get any this year for some reason so gotta go looking around...anyway your place is amazing and it's putting me in the holiday spirit!

Sandra said...

Liz, this is GORGEOUS! I haven't visited your blog in a while and I see something and think to myself "Oh my, this is my fave!" then I click "next post" and I find something more beautiful!!! I absolutely love what you did to the mantle.