Our Christmas Mantle

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Welcome!

 

 Please come in!


I'm so glad you could take a minute to drop by today...


I'd love to show you our Christmas mantle this year.


It is the simplest mantle I've ever created.


You should see our tree! Talk about simple!


It is white, with white lights, crystal icicles, and several white glittery vintage birds that sit upon the Christmas bulb and glow.


It's quite beautiful in person but does not photograph very well.


It seems I'm not the only one who has embraced a simple Christmas this year.


A dear friend emailed me telling me that she too used a much lighter touch in her Christmas decor this year and has found it to be very calming and serene.


I look forward to lighting the fire and all the  candles and coming in here each evening to just be still and reflect.


It is a ritual during the Christmas season for my husband and I to come in here each evening, lay down on our couches and gaze at the fire while we recount the past year's events and memories.


Now, as emptynesters, we talk about our excitement in having our boy home for the holidays!
 

That is our Christmas present!


Thanks for taking the time to stop by!


Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!





Comments

Allie said…
Hi Terri,
I just love the woodland feel that you have created! It is very inviting, and yes, so relaxing to the eye. Also, the way you have achieved the "less is more" look is very elegant, and chic. Happy Holidays to you my friend! -Al
December 9, 2011 at 10:51 AM
Tuuli - Lumo Lifestyle said…
Terri, you seem to be much further with your Christmas decorations than I am. We haven't had any snow in Helsinki yet (but actually I am not missing snow that much after two super snowy winters) and I dont' have much Christmas spirit yet. Well.. it might chage this weekend, there is a snow storm coming towards us.
December 9, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Pamela Hunt Lee said…
You are becoming a minimalist! Oh my....;/
December 9, 2011 at 11:42 AM
ArchitectDesign™ said…
So charming and a welcome relief from red and green!
December 9, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Kathysue said…
Very pretty and serene. I am seeing a lot of woodland and nature inspired decor this year, it is very calming!! Enjoy your lovely home and fire in the fireplace xo Kathysue
December 9, 2011 at 3:02 PM
Karena said…
Terri, I love what you have created, it is elegant though simple. I am going the same route!

Still many surprises coming up in our amazing 12 Days of Holiday Giveaways!! The French Basketeer has a very special offering right now and there are more gifts open to enter!

xoxo
Karena

Art by Karena
December 9, 2011 at 4:21 PM
Mary Ann Pickett said…
Lovely. I am all about simplicity this year, too.
December 9, 2011 at 9:14 PM
The enchanted home said…
Very pretty, love the simple but slightly whimsical feel to it with the birds (love birds) Lovely and Merry Christmas to you!
December 10, 2011 at 3:23 AM
Acquired Objects said…
You did a wonderful job on your mantel I love the little owl. I see you let your bird friends in the house as well...fun.

Enjoy your weekend!
Debra
December 10, 2011 at 3:36 AM
helen tilston said…
Hello Terri

I love the scale in which you decorate.

I am particularly drawn to the portrait with white flowers and how you have repeated the pattern and colour

Helen xxx
December 10, 2011 at 8:59 AM
Taylor Greenwalt said…
So pretty. I love your painting! It is so dramatic and beautiful.
December 10, 2011 at 9:25 AM
French-Kissed said…
Whether simple or multi layered, with your beautiful eye you just get it right every time! Wishing you a dreamy and peaceful Christmas.

Jermaine
December 10, 2011 at 11:17 AM
designchic said…
It's so pretty...love the birds, and yes, I so agree having children(and grandchildren)home makes the Christmas!!
December 10, 2011 at 1:59 PM
La Brocanteuse said…
I agree with you whole heartedly, less is serene, good health and having a family together .a.the biggest gift one coukd wish for.. Blessed days to you dear T XX Col Afrique du Sud
December 10, 2011 at 2:24 PM
La Brocanteuse said…
Oh dear, lots of spelling mistakes before I could proof read, but the message is there..xxCol
December 10, 2011 at 2:26 PM
Nella Miller said…
Oh how lovely!!! I adore birds, and try to add them to my Christmas decor too. My first comment, but visit often.... I so enjoy your careful and thoughtful way of making it all look beautiful.Very creative, Nella
December 11, 2011 at 6:56 AM
1 Funky Woman said…
Simple but elegant love it! I so want a white tree! I bet yours is amazing!

Megan
December 11, 2011 at 11:48 PM
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