Monday 19 December 2011

christmas mantel

hi everyone..
this old mantel is a perfect place for christmas decorating & although the fireplace is a bit small for santa to fit through it's nice to imagine. we're loving hydrangeas here at the moment and some added greenery brings the room to life.







the burlap / hessian bunting is a quick & easy, no sew kind.
  • measure one triangle to size and use as a template for the other pieces
  • paint letters with white paint using a small paint brush
  • add white braid to the top and secure to string with mini wooden pegs
  • tie big white bows to the ends made with torn soft white fabric. i used an old sheet.

have a great week!

cheryl
x



51 comments:

  1. Your mantel is lovely, and that miniature tree is sooo cute!

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  2. A beautiful Coastal Christmas mantel.. Love your style
    Merry Chrsitmas to you Cheryl and a great and prosperous 2012

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  3. that is really refreshing Cheryl. but did you know that Santa can adjust his size to fit down any chimney? I saw Tim Allen do it on the Santa Claus movie just last week. Merry Christmas! Jane x

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  4. You have created a stunning mantel and I love your bunting. Mimi xx

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  5. thankyou! & jane thanks for reminding me..silly me!
    x

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  6. Gorgeous!!...so beautiful...happy holidays..xo, Mariaelena

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  7. Beautiful beachy holiday mantel, it feels just right for a beach home. Laura

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  8. Adore it Cheryl. So many beautiful things here. Hoping you have a wonderful Christmas. Pxxx

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  9. Cheryl.... Looks gorgeous! Merry Christmas to you too! XO

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  10. Your mantel is amazingly beautiful!! I adore the fresh llok of the green and white!
    xo
    Ashlyn

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  11. Ohh! Beautiful! Love this beachy mantel. Merry Christmas!
    Sherry

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  12. What a gorgeous mantle you've created! I love how you have incorporated the boat, I have one similar and usually pack it away at Christmas, next year I may think twice, thanks for the inspiration!

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  13. just love your mantle and that lovely peace garland. so pretty and peaceful.

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  14. Your mantle is stunning Cheryl. And love your bunting idea. The greenery and the white is perfection. Leahx

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  15. Simply stunning. Your mantel looks like a picture from a magazine. Gorgeous.

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  16. That looks stunning. I wish I had the vision to create that here! Ours has some sloppy tinsel the kids put up :)

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  17. The mantle is so lovely - the peace banner is magnifico!

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  18. peaceful and serene, just like the beach! Merry Christmas,
    Kathysue

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  19. Your Christmas mantel is gorgeous! What a peaceful yet festive setting. I love your tree with the shells and your Peace banner . I found your bog from Debbie's link up :-)

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  20. The mantel is simply gorgeous! I especially love the warmth of the candlelight and hydrangeas. Light and airy and lovely. I'm your newest follower, btw:-)

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  21. I love your mantel, your hydrangeas and greens look stunning, and that bunting with the bows is adorable. I'm following your inspirational blog now!

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  22. You've created such a fresh, airy, beachy mantel, Cheryl! I just love it! That bunting is so sweet, and I'm swooning over that cute driftwood tree! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  23. A very very pretty, gorgeously fresh Aussie Christmas mantel. You have such a wonderful sense of style Cheryl.

    All the best to you and yours for a Happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year xx

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  24. Your mantel is lovely and of course I love the hydrangeas. They are my favorite flower. I used my dried ones on my Christmas Tree.
    Have a wonderful Christmas
    Barb

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  25. Ooh lovely! I love the hydrangea, my favourite flower! Beautiful :) xo Kirsty

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  26. Absolutely gorgeous. I especially love that PEACE bunting. I saw your post over at Debbie's party. I am your latest follower. Hope you will stop by.

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  27. Your mantle is absolutely lovely! Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

    Linking from the Newbie Party

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  28. This is so pretty and love the Peace banner.

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  29. If there was a beautiful mantel contest...you'd win!

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  30. So wonderful to see an Australian mantel, it looks beautiful!

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  31. Your mantel is gorgeous! Love it all!
    Debbie

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  32. Your mantel is very beautiful! Merry Christmas!

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  33. Your mantle is absolutely gorgeous! I love the hydrangeas. It all looks so fresh!

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  34. Absolutely stunning.

    I love the fresh white/green motives. Very refreshing compare to my winter world.

    Happy Christmas,
    /CC

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  35. this post is absolutely beautiful...just gorgeous...merry christmas :o)

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  36. I have no idea how I missed this post - must of lost my mind with the Holidays! lol!

    This is absolutely gorgeous and should be in a magazine...well done.

    Hugs,
    Marie

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  37. Your mantel looks amazing! I love the soft colors. It looks so elegant and peaceful!
    -Shelley

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  38. This is just stunningly beautiful! I love it especially the big boat! I need one of those!

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  39. What a lovely fresh Sydney Christmas mantle!

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  40. your mantle is so charming with all the beachy goods on it. i'm a little worried about that hydrangea though - looking a little too close to the candle! ha Merry Christmas & thank you for the inspiration - always looking for fun beachy ideas for my daughters room! xoox

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  41. Your mantle is just lovely! Very elegant.

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  42. You did a great job with your mantel. It's the perfect combination of beach and Christmas. Love it!
    Sharon

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  43. Oh how beautiful and pure. I just love the christmas whites. Your mantel is stunning. I just love the Ocean.
    Hugs,
    Ellen

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  44. A very beautiful mantle. Love your peace banner! Merry Christmas!

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  45. Gorgeous mantel! That banner is so pretty. Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday! Have a wonderful Christmas!
    Mary

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  46. Beautiful mantel!!! I love the driftwood Christmas tree!

    --Katie
    www.blah2beautiful.blogspot.com
    Creatively Living

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  47. Hydrangeas are my favorite flower, but other than the dried variety from my summer garden, we don't traditionally see them at Christmas time in MN. Yours look so lovely and fresh on your white mantel! Visiting from Common Ground. Merry Christmas!

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  48. I do believe I just landed on a Beautiful Island... Your Mantel is Lovely... I would love for you to stop in and share it here.... http://shoprubyjean.com/2011/12/sew-crafty-tuesday-linky-2-and-highlights/

    I also just became your newest Vacationer/follower.. :)

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  49. Looks stunningly gorgeous! I love hydreangeas. Merry Christmas!
    Cindy

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