Christmas Mantel!!!

It's here folks (finally)...my Christmas mantel!!! I so badly wanted to post this weeks ago, but have been getting the finishing touches in place. At least it is before Christmas, right? And maybe you can get some inspiration for next year;-) Without further ado...



So...what do you think? Over the top isn't it? Lol...well this is the time of year you can be over the top I say! It's funny I actually set out to do a red and silver mantel inspired by last year's Christmas tree and by all those cute mantels I've been seeing with silver and white candles and candle holders...but I ended up with mostly red and green!! Owell, I really love how it all came together. It all kind of started with the big silver plate in the middle and then the red and green fabric took over with the trees and banner and last I had to have the Holiday Hanging Trio from Willow House because the colors just brought it all together! Here's some more pics and a rundown of where I got everything.



I'll be doing a separate post with the banner tutorial so check back for all the details on it.

From left to right:

-I purchased the silver candlestick holders from Goodwill a few months back for $3.93. I got the red ornament balls from Target last year.

-The small glass dome is a recent purchase from Outrageous Interiors around $11 (not a steal, but super cute and I can use it anywhere!) I had the ornaments, china plate, and candle stand on hand.



-Click here for my Christmas Tree tutorial.



-My biggest bargain find was the large silver plate from Outrageous Interiors sale table for $3!!!



-I had the small glass cylinder container on hand. I purchased the red sparkly twine-looking balls from Target for $10. I actually went looking for cranberries, but no luck. I thought these were even better so I splurged a bit. The snow was $5 for a box! I thought that was great since I considered ordering some from Pottery Barn and I know I wouldn't have been paying no $5!!;-)

-I purchased the apothecary jar several years ago from Z Gallerie. And it's filled with the same ornaments from the dome on the left and there's some more snow inside.



-You can read all about my red candle holder here. I'm so glad I was able to use it! And I bought the green candle a few months back from Hobby Lobby. It goes in my dining room, but the color matched too perfectly not to use it!!

-The Holiday Hanging Trio from Willow House was on sale for $13. They are large, thin, metal ornaments. When I saw them online they looked more like normal ornaments to me, but when I got them I was pleasantly surprised! They were a great deal and I can do so much with them!!