Saturday, November 26, 2011

Revisiting Last Year's Christmas Mantel ...

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends!  Are you still full?  I sure am!

Before I share our holiday home, I thought I'd show my sweet, new blogging buddies what our Christmas mantel looked like for the past few years:


It was filled with sequined nutcrackers of varying sizes:



Littles fellas perched on top of festive holiday nuts:


And, lots of sparkle and beaded garland:



It glowed and shimmered when it was all lit up at night:


While I loved the *blingy* look, I decided to do something different this year.  Lemme tell ya' ... I was stumped what to do until my sweet 5 year old kiddo inspired me ... can't wait to share it with you !!


Have a great day and happy decorating!




41 comments:

  1. Your mantel is so pretty Becca. You do an awesome job and aspire to achieve the same..thanks for for the inspiration!

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  2. and I aspire to achieve the same is what I meant to say. Still sipping on my coffee here and not quite awake!

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  3. Are you kidding me Girl?! You are beyond fabulous!! I love your mantel...can't wait to see this year's!! Have a beautiful weekend. xoxo

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  4. Becca, I love your mantel from last year. It was one of my favs.

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  5. very nice ! I loved !!! grettings

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  6. Can't wait to see it, Becca! I'm not sure which way I want to go with our mantel. I'll probably do it a few times until I find the one that "grabs" me.

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  7. Becca, it is stunning. I love all the bling, and I havn't seen the sequined nutcrakers before. So pretty. Hugs, Marty

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  8. So gorgeous! I love the architecture of your fireplace/mantel! You have dressed it beautifully!

    Miss Bloomers

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  9. I loved your mantel last year and can't wait to see this years!! Your always an inspiration! Martina

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  10. I loved your nutcracker mantel, Becca! You did great and now I can't wait to see what you've done this year! You're so creative!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  11. that mantel was one of my all time favs can't wait to see what you do this year!

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  12. I so love the bling...so anxious to see what's coming this year!

    xo
    Pat

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  13. If I recall, I think it was your mantel that drew me to your blog in the first place. It was over the top gorgeous!!!! My kids would LOVE it as they're obsessed with all things nutcracker!

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  14. Becca, I actually saved your picture of your mantel from last year cause I loved it so much!!!! Can't wait to see this year and what you have been INSPIRED to do!!!! XO, Pinky

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  15. I love it, Becca. Can't wait to see what you did this year! Did you apply all those sequins???

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  16. oh girl i wouldn't change a thing! last year was lovely!
    blessings,
    rebecca

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  17. Becca, I absolutely love your mantel. God has blessed you with an amazing talent. Can't wait to see what you did this year.

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  18. Your mantel is my all time favorite, I even copied it somewhat last year with the nutcrackers...can't wait to see what you've done this year!

    Judy

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  19. Your mantel last year was gorgeous! I love the nutcrackers. I have a feeling that this year's mantel involves the big guy in red? :D

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  20. Well, it was beautiful in past years, Becca. I can't wait to see what you do this year! I BELIEVE I see a BELIEVE in the picture though~ xo Diana

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  21. What a gorgeous mantel!! I can not wait to see what you do this year! I know it will be stunning!

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  22. I am going to drive my butt up to your house and peek through the windows so I can see your mantel!!! You are killing me, you saucy wench!!!! :-)

    Glad you had a great Thanksgiving! We sure did but I am always glad to be home!

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  23. WOW- All that sparkle is fantastic!!!
    I can't wait to see what you came up with this year.

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  24. Very festive, Becca! I can't wait to see your Christmas mantel for this year!

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  25. This is one of my favorite mantels! You always inspire us! I love the sparkle and the nuts near the nutcrackers! Great ideas!

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  26. Becca, I loved your mantle last year! Cannot wait to see what you did with it this year!! :)

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  27. O-M-G Becca! I saw this mantel on HGTV's Rate My Space last year...it got some GREAT reviews! I didn't know it was yours!!! Am I surprised? Not really...You ALWAYS come up with great stuff! Love it! Can't wait to see this year's mantel.

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  28. Becca, your mantel was blazing last year...I can't imagine how you can out do it. Can't wait.

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  29. Becca, what a beautiful mantel. I can't wait to see what you do this year.:) Grace

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  30. I think I remember seeing your mantel on RMS! It was so pretty. I used to use nutcrackers and colorful ornaments when I had more color in my house. Since I've gone more neutral, my Christmas decor did too. Can't wait to see your new mantel decor!

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  31. I could not adore this mantle anymore than I already do. :)

    AMAZING!!!!

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  32. Becca! I keep checking back for the new pictures!!! Can't wait to see what you've done this year!!!

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  33. Becca you never disappoint - especially at the Holidays. Can't wait to see what you and little man came up with!
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  35. Oh my lawdy, Becca! I can't wait to see what yur doing this year!

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  36. Becca, Your last year mantel from last year. It's so gorgeous...makes me think of Christopher Radko's designs. Looking forward to seeing what you do this year.
    Babs

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  37. Oh....they say imitation is the best way of flattery! I will try to do something similar ( wish it was as good and beautiful as yours) for Xmas 2012!!! Happy Holidays to you and your family...this is just magnificent!!!

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  38. Thisis one of my all time favorite mantles. Goegeous!

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