Sunday, December 4, 2011

~Christmas Mantel 2011~


 My mom bought this Santa painting for us in Kirklands about 6 or 7 years ago and it goes on our mantel ever year. I usually just change the garland up a bit to give it a different look.



 I added my favorite candle holders in the mix and topped them with these twig spheres that I spray painted red.

 The garland I purchased at Hobby Lobby last year and the only thing I added to it was the glass ornaments. I love the fullness it has!


 I am so happy with the way the mantel turned out this year! Thanks so much for stopping by, I always enjoy our visits:)
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52 comments:

  1. DawnDecember 3, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Beautiful, simple mantel. I agree the greenery has just the right fullness. Santa looks so cute, between the candle holders. Perfect!!

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  2. Teresa@1800 Farmhouse RdDecember 3, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    I have the very same picture, but my frame is dark. I like your gold frame, so I just may have to get the spray paint out after the holidays. I have mine displayed on a stand. Your mantel is beautiful, by the way.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 3, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    I love your mantle,and the santa picture is so adorable.

    Kathy

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  4. Sonny GDecember 3, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    I like your mantle very much Martina. Its just enough without going over the top. My eye seems to be going to subtle holiday touches this years and you did GREAT~!

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  5. Patti @ Pandoras BoxDecember 3, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Your mantle is lovely...I always struggle with decorating my mantle. I just bought a large Santa print, very similar to yours and I love it...your face looks a little more jolly than mine. The garland is also gorgeous, but what really caught my eye are those gorgeous candlesticks - love them!

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  6. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Oh I love that Santa..good job to your mom..she knew a good thing for sure..I passed up a framed picture once and have regretted it ever since..your mantel is stunning!

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  7. Blondie's JournalDecember 3, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Your mantel looks so festive with the garland and the Santa painting! I have been looking a for a nostalgic looking picture...maybe something Norman Rockwellish for my mantel! Haven't started my mantel yet, but you have inspired me! Love it!

    XO,
    Jane

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  8. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeDecember 3, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Your mantel is stunning. I LOVE your garland, it is full and so pretty and the paints of Santa is fabulouw. That a great picture. Beautifully done. Hugs, Marty

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  9. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeDecember 3, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    I was trying to say painting. I got my fingers all mixed up. lol Hugs, Marty

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  10. FABBY'S LIVINGDecember 3, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Beautiful mantel Martina, the garland is so pretty and the Santa painting, just too perfect! I love it. Happy Hollidays. Hugs, FABBY

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  11. Vintage GalDecember 3, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Your mantel is just beautiful. Love the garland and the picture is just perfect ;-)

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  12. KellyDecember 3, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Your Santa picture really sets the tone for the rest of the room! There's no mistake that it's Christmas time at your house. He looks quite regal in his big gold frame. I like how you styled your mantel with all the fluffy garland too. Very pretty and festive!

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  13. Confessions of a Plate AddictDecember 3, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Love your mantel, Martina! So festive! Happy weekend!...hugs...Debbie

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  14. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsDecember 3, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Love your mantel, Martina! The mantel in our new place looks like it is about the size of yours and maybe I should go the garland route, too. This is smaller than the two I had in my old house so I saw right away that my old way of decorating the mantel wasn't going to work here. If nothing else, maybe I'll get some ideas from the mantel parties for next year!

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  15. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleDecember 3, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Looks great, Martina. Love that picture.

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  16. At The Picket FenceDecember 3, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    It looks so beautiful Martina! I absolutely love your Santa painting too. :-) It was so fun seeing the pillow you got from Ann's shop as well!
    Vanessa

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  17. AnonymousDecember 3, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Martina, your mantel is so pretty! I love that Santie picture. I need one! The garland and candle sticks just make it all!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  18. GinaDecember 3, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Oh Martina, your mantel is beautiful! I almost bought a Santa picture at Kirkland's, but managed to talk myself out of it. Your garland is wonderful. I love the fullness of it.

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  19. xinexDecember 3, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Beautiful mantel, Martina. I love the Santa painting...Christine

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  20. DebbiedoosDecember 3, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Well Mr. Santa sure makes a statement here Martina. I love your mantel, nice job girl!

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  21. MariaelenaDecember 4, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Good morning Martina...love the traditional feel of your Christmas mantel...the kids must adore that picture of Santa!!...hope you got my email about lunch....this week LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!!!..xo, Mariaelena

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  22. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Looks really beautiful. Love that you kept the mantel white. :)

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  23. Becca BertottiDecember 4, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Gorgeous, just gorgeous, Martina! I love the full, lush garland! And, the candleholders with the newly painted red spheres are such a great touch! (You and I have something in common with our mantels!!) xo

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  24. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)December 4, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Hi darling, I adore your mantel and Santa, rich, warm, inviting and timeless. What a treasure your picture is.. hugs ~lynne~

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  25. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsDecember 4, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    What a wonderful mantel! I love your Santa portrait.

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  26. An Oasis in the DesertDecember 4, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Sorry I've been a bit lax in commenting, but I'm trying to catch up....lol! I keep looking at those wonderful Santa prints they keep having at Kirkland's. Yours is just beautiful and certainly deserves a lovely setting like your mantel. Looks beautiful.

    Cute, cute, cute -- love that adorable pillow & the little stocking. The pillow is perfect on your lovely chair.

    Your guest bathroom looks so charming and sweet. Aren't those things that our children buy or make for us, just the absolute best? I love how you've tucked the little treasure into a perfect spot.

    Everything really looks beautiful and so festive!
    CAS

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  27. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    I love this idea! Both the smaller and larger version are great! You did a wonderful job! I love your mantel too!

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  28. janice15December 4, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Very nice Santa ....

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  29. Honey at 2805December 4, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Gorgeous! Your beautiful picture of
    Santa looks so comfy and cozy on you mantel!

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  30. SueDecember 4, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Your mantel is beautiful Martina. I love the garland you got at HL. It is so full and lush. I think the time has come to replace a few of mine! Your Santa pic is a real focal point. Lovely.
    Merry Christmas
    Sue

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  31. CindyDecember 4, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Your mantel is beautiful and the Santa picture is wonderful!!!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  32. Lakeshore Cottage LivingDecember 4, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    So pretty! Love it all!

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  33. PamelaDecember 4, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Martina your mantle is beautiful! I have always wanted a st nick pic! Thanx for coming to the party!:)

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  34. TracyDecember 4, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Beautiful mantel, I just love that garland! I can't believe you bought it like that, it's fabulous. Your Santa painting is a keeper too, definitely a striking focal point. Have a Merry Christmas!

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  35. VeronicaDecember 5, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    The Santa painting is simlpy fab and the mantel a feast!

    Veronica

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  36. Barb December 5, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Gorgeous, Martina. Just perfect.

    Barb

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  37. Barb December 5, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Martina, following you right back :-)

    Barb ♥

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  38. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comDecember 5, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Beautiful mantel. I need to paint a Santa for over my mantel. If I start now I might finish by next Christmas!

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  39. Debbie@Mountain BreathsDecember 5, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    What a beautiful mantel! I love looking at Santa, and have a framed print that I rarely use. You have given me inspiration!

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  40. Pat@Back Porch MusingsDecember 5, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    This is absolutely wonderful Martina!

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  41. UnknownDecember 5, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Gorgeous! Thanks gfor sharing.

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  42. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)December 6, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    I just love that whimsical santa pic and your mantel looks fabulous!
    Cindy

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  43. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    The mantel looks very elegant. I love the Santa picture.

    Sharon @ mrshinesclass

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  44. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsDecember 6, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Love that Santa picture over the mantel! I'm looking for a similar snowman picture.

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  45. Amy ChalmersDecember 6, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    What a great santa photo!! It really makes a xmas statement over the mantel, and looks fantastic!

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  46. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasDecember 6, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    LOVE it Martina! I love that garland and your Santa picture! I have one that I bring out every year too....it just wouldn't seem right without him up there...

    Beautiful mantel!

    Lou Cinda

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  47. Chari at Happy To DesignDecember 6, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Hi Martina...

    Awwww...your Santa painting is beautiful, Martina! He's perfect for your Christmas mantel! Love the garland too! You're right...it's sooo full and really pretty! I love the long pine needled greenery! Thank you for sharing your pretty Christmas mantel with us, dear friend! It's always such a treat coming to your place!

    Love ya,
    Chari

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  48. Chubby ChiequeDecember 7, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    What this really absolutely gorgeous. It looks that Santa is alive.

    Job well done.

    Happy TTT,
    /chie

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  49. ElisabethDecember 7, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    What a beautiful mantle. The picture is so bold that it really grabs you and the evergreen really adds so much, too. Great job.

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  50. AnonymousDecember 7, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    I love Santa! What a great tradition, your garland really looks real!

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  51. JustabeachkatDecember 8, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Love it! Love the Santa!

    Hugs,
    Kat

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  52. KathyFebruary 3, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    Gorgeous! Thanks gfor sharing.

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I love reading your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by, Martina