I like to switch my mantel display up with the seasons as well as changing how I decorate it from year to year for the holidays. So I went a huntin' for some cool ideas, wonderful inspiration, and guess what...I found some real beauties!
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Here is my mantel from 2010.
And from 2011...
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Here is my sister Kim's mantel from last year.
Has anything inspired you???
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They are all so beautiful. Wish I had a mantel.
ReplyDeleteBarbara, these are great! I'm making mental notes for next year! Lol!
ReplyDeleteOh- Isn't each and every one just as gorgeous as the other? They are all beautiful- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteThey are all so lovely! You and your sister's are beautiful and festive! I'm having trouble deciding what to do on the mantle in my dining room....but I think you've helped me out!
ReplyDeleteChristmas Blessings,
Leslie
Very beautiful! Great inspiration! You should add them to Pinterest, so I can pin them! =)
ReplyDeleteBrooke
Hi Barbara: Love all the inspiration photos, but I think yours is as pretty as any others. Your room looks so warm with the touches of red. I haven't done too much yet but you always give me inspiration..Happy Wednesday..Judy
ReplyDeleteThese are SO pretty...they all have lots of greenery and I love that. Yours looks beautiful in the night shot!
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Jane
These are all beautiful, Barbara, including yours! I'm looking forward to seeing what you do this year!
ReplyDelete~ Wendi ~
Barbara, I love these mantels they are all so beautiful and full of inspiration I love the one with the skates hanging.
ReplyDeleteCynthia
Beautiful mantels! Thank you for the inspiration! Hugs, Leena
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