Just like that. We go from pumpkins & spices to peppermint & pine.
Soon the count down will start by advent calendars adorning the walls of many homes. The lights become brighter & the reds a little crisper. Traditions that we haven't done in a year are such a welcomed & cherished activity to finally do again. Then there's the music, that wonderful Christmas music that can take you on a trip back to your childhood in an instant.
It is such a wonderful time of year.
As I was planning on decking my halls & mantel this weekend, as I do with everything, I was designing my vision with my kids in mind. I love a child friendly home with touches of whimsy here & there. A few surprises with a twist of tradition. It really is my personal favorite way to decorate.
As I was planning on decking my halls & mantel this weekend, as I do with everything, I was designing my vision with my kids in mind. I love a child friendly home with touches of whimsy here & there. A few surprises with a twist of tradition. It really is my personal favorite way to decorate.
So from that our whimsy wonderland mantel was inspired~
My most expensive splurge for this mantel was my $9.99 fresh garland. The smell of pine, rosemary & cypress makes it worth every penny. Everything else was either thrifted, from the dollar store, or was made by me. You can't beat that combination, a fun design on a "thrifted" budget. ;)
p.s. In case you're wondering the antlers are made out of teak wood. I found them at our local salvage yard unmounted & 1 point broken off for $5.00. Luckily the broken point was sitting right next to the antlers. Unfortunately for my husband they were an almost all day project to fix & mount. Needless to say, I'm doing a happy dance over the finshed result.
I love them.
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38 comments:
So fun and festive!! Love the colors and texture! Great job (:
Adorable!! Those antlers are so cool!!! Love it!
xox
Jen
I love how all of this turned out...looks really nice!
Oh awesome! I love the antlers, that is so perfect!!
very cool Kellie:) I love the antlers too...and the trees! and it does look kid friendly!
LOVE IT! You did such a great job : ) I absolutely adore the antlers inside the frame!!!!!
Paula
I really love the ribbon trees. Thats such a great idea. And the ribbon is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
Your mantel looks outstanding...love those CUTE little ribbon trees!!!!
Blessings,
Linda
I’m hosting a CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE on 12/9…would love to have you join in on the FUN!!!
LOVE IT!!!! It's so cute!!!! Those candle holders look really pretty lit up. I am going for a whimsical look this year too. :)
So cute, Kellie! I love those antlers, great find. Wood, who knew?! Love those cute trees too, great job with your mantel.
The antlers are hysterical! Cute mantle.
Looks fabulous! The antler idea is so very smart! Love the windows next to your fireplace too!
oh, so pretty! I love those framed (reindeer) antlers! Cute touch!
I think I'm in love! Between you and Cha Cha I have gorgeous mantles on the brain.
The antlers are fabulous, the trees, everything...I love it all.
I so wish I could do fresh greenery. The smell is perfection, except for the fact that it makes my eyes swell and my airways close up. Drats! Lisa~
LOVE your mantel, and wish there was smell-a-vision and could smell it, Thanks so much for sharring
Everything looks gorgeous! Great job!!
Love. Great traditional color and modern whimsy!
LOVE LOVE LOVE, the antlers with the houndstooth and frame! Really creative and inspirational! Thanks for sharing!
That is awesome!!~ How clever of you to think of all that! Nice job!
Just popped over from Layla's party--"whimsy wonderland" caught my attention and your mantle lives up to the title! It is so unique and creative!
This is so cute! I love those adorable ribbon trees.
The antlers were worth it -- they make the whole thing. They are perfect!
Really cute:)
I like the antlers and the board they are mounted to. Looks very festive.
Oh yes, whimsy and wonderful! Love your paper trees, so original!!
What a fresh way to mount those salvaged antlers. Great deal too. A unique and festive mantel for sure.
the trees are adorable
Your mantle is just FUN! Love it!
I love your mantle....the sprinkling of snow is just the perfect finishing touch! Great job and terrific results on my kind of budget!
I LOVE THIS MANTLE!! Makes me wish I had a mantle to decorate!
Hugs and Kisses,
Angel
Brilliant my love. You are on a roll these days. Seriously and the antlers are so great!
Kellie! Awesome job! Very tasteful ;) Love the antler idea.
Take care my friend : )
Very fun!
Really loving the trees!!!
And those antlers!!! Best idea I've seen yet!
i love the unique way of displaying the antlers. i might just agree to let my boyfriend hang the antlers from the deer he just got this week if they are displayed like that!
Those antlers are pretty much the coolest holiday decor I have seen! I love your touches of whimsy!
Sarah
I'm with everyone else-- love the antlers!
This is the cutest mantel! First I feel sorry for the reindeer that lost his antlers. Really, I was relieved to read they were fake. Those ribbon trees are delightful. This is my first time to your blog...I think...I'm going to have to look around while I am here...
love your style.
This makes me miss my mantle. The Hubs took it down to hang his super large flat screen.
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