12/04/2011

Christmas 2011 Mantel

I adore the whimsical look of my frames on the fireplace mantel. Our fireplace is very large and...


To accomplish this, I purchased large frames at garage sales and thrift stores during the summer. I then spray painted them red and white. The huge ornaments came from Sam's Club and the green shimmer decor came from various shops after Christmas sales at the Lake of the Ozarks where we spend New Years every year.

A view of my chandelier reflected in the mirror.


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Posted by foreverdecorating at 12/04/2011
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40 comments:

  1. Gen @ Color Me DomesticDecember 4, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Beautiful! I does look quite whimsical. Love the pop of color!

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  2. Debbie@Mountain BreathsDecember 4, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Love it!

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  3. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsDecember 4, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Love how you hung the ornaments from the frames with that fun ribbon, Terry!

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  4. andrea@townandprairieDecember 4, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Terri, it looks just fabulous! The red glitter frames are dynamite. andrea@townandprairie

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  5. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    This is one of the best mantels I have seen so far...It's BEAUTIFUL

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  6. Honey at 2805December 4, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Looks fabulous! Adore (!) the red frames!

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  7. fixitfaerieDecember 4, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I love it! Nice change. Seems to be in the air this year. (Changing decorations)

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  8. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleDecember 4, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Terry, this is so cute. I love whimsy and this is whimsical and very colorful.

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  9. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Really cute! My husband thinks I'm crazy, but I love the look of empty frames.

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  10. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmDecember 4, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    So very fun...love the layered frames and fun color :) Laurel@chippingwithcharm

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  11. AbbyDecember 4, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Looks amazing! So cheery!

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  12. ℳartina @ Northern NestingDecember 4, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Terry I LOVE IT!! I love lime green and red together. Martina

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  13. GenevaDecember 4, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    I love your whimsical mantel... Everything about it is perfect! Great Job!

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  14. TracyDecember 4, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    What a cool look! The ornaments look great hanging inside the colorful frames!

    Have a wonderful Christmas!

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  15. Zuni, Chickadee Home NestDecember 4, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Hi, Terry. Visiting from Homemaker on a Dime. What a fun, creative, mantel, and I love that shade of green. It makes it so much more fun!

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  16. PamelaDecember 4, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Love love love the whimsy!! Thanx for coming to the party and Happy Holidays!

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  17. Miss CharmingDecember 4, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    Wonderful mantel. Great color choice and such a fun design.

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  18. debbie refresh restyleDecember 5, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Love your mantel! Great color!
    Debbie

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  19. VeronicaDecember 5, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    It looks magical all lit up! and i luv luv those frames!

    Veronica
    Tassels Twigs and Tastebuds

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  20. Blissful & DomesticDecember 5, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    I love how you decorated with the frames. It looks so pretty! You should totally link up to my Christmas Linky Carnival.
    http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/2011/11/homemade-in-december-link-carnival.html

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  21. KimDecember 5, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    This is wonderfully creative, I am so going to steal this idea!

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  22. Amy MeyerDecember 5, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    I love it all! Great job. I love the frames.

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  23. G InspiresDecember 5, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    This is so pretty, thanks for sharing. Visiting from Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop

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  24. G InspiresDecember 5, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    This is so pretty, thanks for sharing. Visiting from Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop

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  25. very merry vintage styleDecember 5, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Those red frames just pop! Love it --great mantel.
    Mary

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  26. Tammy at Tammy Loves DishesDecember 5, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    I love your mantle! The frames look great!

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  27. Cathy @My 1929 CharmerDecember 5, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    What an adorable mantel, I love the whimsy of it. It's so cheerful, and the color just sings. The ornaments look cute hanging from the frames. Thanks for sharing over at Sunday's Best.

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  28. AudreyDecember 5, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Oh my ... love the frames.
    Audrey Z

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  29. AnnDecember 6, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Great use of your frames. They have such powerful pop. This is an excellent idea.

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  30. DebbiedoosDecember 6, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    This is adorable! I love the frames with the ornaments dangling, cute cute cute!

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  31. TinaDecember 6, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Very whimsical! I love it.

    Linking from My Front Porch to Yours

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  32. Between You and MeDecember 6, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    my goodness...your mantle is gorgeous.

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  33. Linda @ it all started with paintDecember 7, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    I think I just found my favorite mantel in the blog world! Love it. Love the colors and the frames and everything ...

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  34. Sharon @ mrshinesclassDecember 7, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    I adore the whimsical look of the frames on your fireplace mantel, too! Looks great! I hope you will consider linking up to my Show & Tell party going on now.

    Sharon @ mrshinesclass.wordpress.com

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  35. abeachcottageDecember 8, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Your mantle looks great. The colours are lovely and it does look whimsical :)

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  36. UnknownDecember 8, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    This is so awesome! I love all the frames with the ornaments you attached! so festive!

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  37. TaijaDecember 12, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Your mantle is so creative and fun! That has got to be the CUTEST mantle I have ever seen. Really awesome job!

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  38. UnknownDecember 12, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Fantastic mantel! I featured it today: http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com/2011/12/time-to-shine-features-no-47.html

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  39. Katie @decoratemylifeDecember 12, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    I just "pinned" your mantle pic on pinterest as my FAVORITE mantle so far- very original!
    Where are you from? Lake of the Ozarks is right by my hometown... we go there often!
    Thanks for sharing.

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  40. MarieDecember 13, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    I love the frames and the ornaments inside! I'm featuring you! http://mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com/2011/12/show-share-17-features.html

    Marie
    mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com

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It makes me smile to hear from you!

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