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Our Simple Christmas Mantel

December 6, 2012 23 Comments

 

Simple Christmas Mantel emilyaclark.com

 

Our Christmas mantel is so simple this year that I thought about not even blogging about it.  But, sometimes, simple is good.  And easy.  Which is also good.

 

 

Christmas Mantel  emilyaclark.com

(Our kids insist on getting a live tree, too.  It’ll go in the corner by the window where the chair is now.  You can see a glimpse in the mirror of the artificial one that’s in the office.)

 

 

We have an outlet on our mantel so I wanted to use some lighted garland this year.  I just used the fake stuff.  I don’t mind it if you mix it with some other things.  I used oversized pinecones that I found on a walk through the woods.  Well, not really.  I actually found them in a clearance bin at Pottery Barn last summer for less than a dollar each, but the walk in the woods sounds so much better. . .  I also mixed in some big plastic snowflakes that I bought at the Dollar Tree a couple of years ago.  (Wish I had bought more.)

 

Simple Christmas Mantel  emilyaclark.com

 

 

One reason I’m keeping our mantel so simple is that it’s getting a little makeover in the next week or so.  Tomorrow, I’ll post about what the UPS man is bringing to my house soon. . .

 


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  1. Courtney {a thoughtful place} says

    December 6, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    I love simple. And I am super jealous that you have an outlet on your mantel. Genius.

    Reply
  2. Lauren Treven says

    December 6, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    Good morning! Our Dollar Tree has those large snowflakes…I almost bought a bunch a few weeks ago. You may want to check your store again! The mantle is so pretty :)

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    • Emily A. Clark says

      December 6, 2012 at 3:32 pm

      Thanks, Lauren. I need to go back. They would be great hanging in front of a window…

      Reply
    • ashleyowens825 says

      December 6, 2012 at 7:17 pm

      Belmont Dollar Tree had some yesterday!!

      Reply
    • Emily A. Clark says

      December 6, 2012 at 9:28 pm

      Thank you! I’ll check next time I’m there.

      Reply
  3. Luciane at HomeBunch.com says

    December 6, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    This is lovely, Emily!

    I really like the color in your family room. It’s beautiful!

    Merry Christmas, my friend. I hope you all have a great time!

    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

    Reply
  4. A Delightful Design says

    December 6, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    Simple is great AND gorgeous. I’m really glad you shared! We have a plug on our mantel and I feel so lucky. Too bad I don’t actually like our mantel! ;-)

    Can’t wait to see whatever is coming with the UPS man. I predict a new mirror or picture!
    Abby

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  5. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    December 6, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    Love the mantel. Sometimes simple is the best :) And I can’t wait to hear about the treats you are getting in the mail!!

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  6. Kristin Cadwallader says

    December 6, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    Very pretty, Emily! The mirror looks great there too! xo Kristin

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  7. Kim @ Plumberry Pie says

    December 6, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    I went for simple this year too. It can be refreshing to keep it streamlined. And I’m jealous of that outlet on your mantel too.;) Got those same snowflakes too. With dollar store history, they may be there again this year.

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  8. Sixty-Fifth Avenue says

    December 6, 2012 at 5:20 pm

    simple and perfect emily! i love the lamp on your sofa table too!
    giant pinecones are my favorite, i just posted my recent project using them, they are usually on our mantel but i changed it up this year.

    Reply
  9. Nancy says

    December 6, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    I love this look, and yes, simple is good.
    Happy holidays!
    xo Nancy
    Powellbrowerhome.com

    Reply
  10. Chelsie says

    December 6, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    Love!! Where did you purchase your couch?? Looking into biting the bullet and getting a new one.

    Reply
    • Emily A. Clark says

      December 6, 2012 at 9:27 pm

      It was a Craigslist find, but the tag says Alexvale (a subsidiary of La-Z-Boy).

      Reply
  11. Dana says

    December 6, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    This is so pretty and inviting. May I ask what paint color you used in this room? It is such a great neutral, but has some character. Thank you! Merry Christmas :)

    Reply
    • Emily A. Clark says

      December 6, 2012 at 9:27 pm

      Sure, we used Sherwin Williams Amazing Gray.

      Reply
  12. Laura at Simply Lowcountry says

    December 6, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    Love it. So pretty!!

    Xo-L

    simplylowcountry.blogspot.com

    Reply
  13. EDYTA & CO. INTERIOR DESIGN says

    December 6, 2012 at 11:36 pm

    So lovely! Love the simplicity – Fresh & chic!
    I still need to decorate for the holidays,,, yikes, the time is ticking

    ~Edyta
    http://www.edytaandco.com/blog/

    Reply
  14. EDYTA & CO. INTERIOR DESIGN says

    December 6, 2012 at 11:36 pm

    So lovely! Love the simplicity – Fresh & chic!
    I still need to decorate for the holidays,,, yikes, the time is ticking

    ~Edyta
    http://www.edytaandco.com/blog/

    Reply
  15. EDYTA & CO. INTERIOR DESIGN says

    December 6, 2012 at 11:36 pm

    So lovely! Love the simplicity – Fresh & chic!
    I still need to decorate for the holidays,,, yikes, the time is ticking

    ~Edyta
    http://www.edytaandco.com/blog/

    Reply
  16. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    December 7, 2012 at 1:02 am

    Still looks very festive and pretty!

    Reply
  17. Mandy Russell says

    December 7, 2012 at 5:24 am

    I love your mantel! The simpler the better.

    Mandy
    Saguaros & Stilettos

    Reply
  18. Lauren says

    December 7, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    I love it! And, I appreciate that even as a designer, you still purchase things from the Dollar store, keep it simple, and do it all so beautifully! Thank you for constantly inspiring me!

    Reply

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