Ho Ho Ho! Merrrrrrry Mantel? Yup. I totally missed the "merry mantel" link up last week but I decided better late than never! This year I seriously tossed a few things up on my mantel and said "Oh, I'll rearrange it later." Well later happened and it still looks the same. Mostly because I
like how it looks. I usually throw some garland up on our mantel like
here and
here but this year I went in a different direction...
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i got this stocking holder at Target last year after Christmas. always thinking ahead! |
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i got this print for free last year off of a blog. now if i could only remember which one... |
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candles from hallmark after Christmas sale last year. vase was also an after Christmas sale item at Target last year. i'm beginning to see a theme here... |
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our PB stocking holders. do you like how i still have our wedding pics in them? tree was from Michaels. |
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wreath from Target years ago |
Oh, and we caught up on our advent finally...
Day 9: put up nativity
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bracelets and all she is actually kissing baby Jesus although he looks like he's about to be her next snack |
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kissing baby Jesus again |
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again with the bracelets |
Day 10: drink hot chocolate
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well in blair's case she drank chocolate milk and had marshmallows on the side |
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hot or cold she liked it |
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Mama liked the little break as well. |
Great mantel for just throwing it up. You have a great eye!
ReplyDeleteOh I love the mantel! The picture stocking holders are adorable and I want to cozy up with that cable knit pillow!
ReplyDeleteI love your mantel, your daughter is adorable! I have that smae red wreath. It is hanging on my banister int he entry.
ReplyDeleteI love your mantel! It's beautiful. I love everything that you're doing with Blaire this season. I've been reading your blog for years now because I started before you got pregnant, and it's so fun to see how your family has grown.
ReplyDeleteThanks Aileen! Life has changed for the better with B :)
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