My Nemesis... The Mantel.

I used to dream of having a mantel to decorate people! Dream I tell you!! But I have been in this house for about 5 years now and it is the center of all decorating dillemas for me- so much so that I have taken pictures and texted them to my friend in Kansas to try to obtain advice and help!

And of course as Christmas looms.... it is always giving me the stink eye.... just laughing at me, knowing I will stand there staring at it for hours on hours pondering why I don't like that candle or that vase in a certain place.

Ok, maybe I am being a bit dramatic... but seriously... it's a problem for me.

I have been a little tired in the holiday decorating department this year though- so I kind of just threw everything up there and then just kept moving things around.   I know, very scientific and helpful for those of you fellow mantel sufferers;) 

But I did try to follow my standard rules of groupings of three's and hight matching on the ends- and I am pretty pleased with the outcome.

So, without further ado... the second reveal in this season's Holiday Decorating series....

The vases are filled with just simple goldy/silvery balls and silver jingle bells- but they really sparkle!

Love my mercury glass things- they were really the inspiration for the silver/gold theme I ended up going with this year-

Yes, I am going to keep framing these- happy or not!;)

I made the NOEL last year- just bought the letters at Hobby Lobby and painted them red- and a little bit of double sided tape and there you have it... my lovely Pottery Barn inspired sign for $3!

Love my little Manger scene that my Mom gave us- it is pewter and always my favorite thing to put out!

And my boys love this Santa- he is made of felt and they love dragging the poor guy all around the house with them- once again I try to make sure there are certain things that are totally just for them to mess with so they don't feel like the house is untouchable at the holidays;)

And there you have it! Hope your houses are being filled with good cheer!
xoxo
B

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