Hello!
Today, I am sharing our Christmas Mantel 2012 edition. Christmas mantel with dollar tree decor.
As the saying goes, you come a long way baby.
I say that with a true sense of humor.
I do firmly believe that blogging has helped me create a better looking mantel through the years.
I warn you now…my color scheme this year is not traditional.
It’s interesting if nothing else.
This was Last year’s (2011 Christmas mantel)
It was simple, with Dollar tree Snow flakes and again, vintage and nature decor.
Now onto this years.
There is however, some vintage, splashed with whimsy.
These Christmas cards were sent by dear Linda from Coastal Charm.
I had the hardest time finding vintage cards last year.
She sent me a gorgeous variety last year and I saved them to use this year.
Thank you Linda.
I never use my rustic chicken feeder..for chicken food.
well, why would I?
I don’t have live chickens.
The whole color scheme started with these
purple vintage bottles.
I LOVED them, had to have them
they were a little pricey ranging from $5.00 and up.
I went with all the lower prices, and splurged the $10.00 for the large one.
( I cut some of Alex’s music sheet music and used it on the balls)
The story I got on these is that, the purple oxidation is a natural process over the years.
They start off clear, and over time, they oxidize to this purple color.
Not sure if I believe that???
but I love them regardless.
So here you can see the color combos…
plum
blue
silver
fushia
ODD…I know.
But very pretty on the eye.
Of course my vintage ice skates were thrown in the mix this year.
Old black urns recently came from an antique shop for $11.00 each.
I finally found the right something to balance the clock...
that my husband loves, and I don’t!
I added some Christmas window clings to the marble of the fireplace.
The large blue snowflakes came from the Dollar tree.
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And here you can see how my Happy accident of a Christmas wreath all happened too.
I am super busy with company again, and feel so behind with everything.
We are having a blast though,and making more fun memories along the way.
WAIT til you see some of the vintage goodies my FIL brought this year.
WOWZA, fun, fun, fun stuff.
I asked him if he could build me a basement.
I got no answer on that one:(
I love it! Vintage Christmas is my favorite!
Adorable and yes, I love the non-traditional colors also!
Very pretty, Debbie! I love my mantel clock {like your hubby}, but I love clocks anyway. I decorated around mine, too, and I have less depth to work with. I always feel like it’s a parade on my mantel so I have to make sure I vary heights. Love the snowflakes and I love them on last year’s mantel, too.
Love the 2012 look Debbie, purple is my favorite color. I have never heard the story about the bottles turning colors, would be nice to know if it’s true. I love all thing vintage so I swooned when I seen your vintage cards. They are beauties:)
Hello Debbie,
Glad to see that you are enjoying the cards…it’s always fun to help a friend out:) Love what you have done this year and it sounds like I need to check out your Dollar Tree party. Enjoy your company and i am looking forward to seeing what your FIL gave you.
Blessings,
Linda
Debbie, just beautiful, I love the snowflakes. Very creative.
Cynthia
I love it Debbie. It brings such happy color into your Christmas decorations. I like how it looks with the beautiful hanging above the mantel. Well done!
Pam
Very pretty Debbie … love the mercury glass beaded garland. If not vintage … sure looks it. Anyway, the mix is very pleasing. Love the ‘sun-purpled’ bottles and with the Christmas balls on top, look so cute. Yes, certain vintage glass that has been exposed to the sun for a long time will turn a light purple. Some can also be turned purple by an artificial process. More information on Google if interested in why they turn purple. You have inspired me to get busy on my mantel with seeing so many new colors and original ideas being used. LOVE it.
Audrey Z. http://audreyzumwalt.blogspot.com/
Timeless Treasures
Debbie…I so love how you mixed the whimsical and beautiful vintage pieces…So, so pretty!!!
Have a great weekend!!!
Oh Debbie! You know I love that purple!!! It’s a great color for Christmas! Everything looks beautiful. I’m slowly working on my decorating and of course, a lot will be done in purple!
That is cute. Love the fun colors and those purple bottles usually do cost more.
Very pretty Debbie! Love the snowflakes and vintage cards hanging from the beaded garland!
Love the unusual colors. Such a great change of pace. The glass really does turn color! My MIL has some. And I didn’t believe her at first either. LOL!
Love it, Debbie, and it’s so you going with an “off-beat” color scheme! I adore those vintage cards simply hung with clothespins. I think the story about the bottles and oxidation is probably true, but I kind of think they have to be exposed to a lot of sunshine for that to happen. We visited an old museum way out in the desert one time where the people had surrounded the building with a yard-full of glass bottles of all sizes and shapes. They had been sitting out there, exposed to the intense AZ sun and were just about every color you could imagine. Pretty interesting.
Gorgeous I love the mix of colors,vintage and whimsy! Have a wonderful weekend!
Sooo pretty Debbie! I love the colors, and the wreath on the fireplace screen too 🙂
xoxo, Tanya
twelveOeight
Your mantel looks so pretty! I love seeing the different color palette…those colors look great together.
It’s beautiful, Debbie. I love how you photographed it in different light.
I did two mantels today. That is a total of three. We finally put a shelf on the back porch fireplace this morning. Not as many trees this year, but having fun with the mantels.:-)
The colors are vibrant and fun! I love your big beautiful room and festive mantle! Happy Holidays my friend!
So very festive Debbie! I still am not done with mine yet. Hope your weekend is going well!
I love the snowflakes…what a great idea! And, HOLY SMACKS, the VINTAGE PURPLE BOTTLES!!!! I’m go glad that you got them…I’d build an entire ROOM around them! Your mantle is lovely and your room is amazing! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! xo
You know, purple is very biblical and reminds me of the wisemen. Perfect color scheme for Christmas and I have used it in the past. Way to go!
Wonderful how you mixed the vintage and whimsical and made it look beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!! So pretty. XO, Pinky
Hi,
Just wanted to tell you that I have tried to pin things from your blogs a few times recently, including today, and they won’t pin. Really like your seredipitous wreath.
I like it! Different is good! I got the same story when I bought some purple vintage bottles. My fil is deceased, but if you care to share your’s, I love vintage things! (Ha!) But, I need a basement soon, too, or I’m going to be featured on ‘Hoarders’! He probably won’t adopt me, though, because I don’t know how to cook indian food! Enjoy your visit!!
HA…thanks. I don’t know how to cook it either..my husband cooks the Indian food in the house.
your mantel looks great!
Your mantel decorations are charming, Debbie…I love the colors…it feels like fun!
Love it, Debbie! I really like all of the non-traditional colors that you put together. Never heard that about bottles. Were they some kind of special bottle to start with?
Looks even prettier in person!
Oh that looks so lovely and whimsical and festive, Debbie!
Sorry for the lack of visiting…but will make a point to visit more often..
It looks great Debbie, love the pretty colors.
I love the addition of the color blue….whimsical and gorgeous.
It looks wonderful, Debbie. I am glad you found something to balance the clock out- They look great. Love the clings on the fireplace, too. xo Diana
Who says things have to be traditional? One of my trees is green and purple and I love it. I like your choice, as well. Great job, Deb! 🙂
Well I have to say that I like BOTH years mantels…just lovely, Debbie 🙂 Merry Christmas Season! 🙂
Your mantel looks fabulous Debbie! Love the blue snowflakes and your versatile wreath. So pretty.
Funky!! It’s good to be different!! J9 x
I love non-trad. colors, and this mantel is so festive and fun! I love the ice skates on the fireplace tools–what a cool idea, Debbie!
I love it! There’s nothing like color ~ and a variety is good. 🙂 My daughter has many of the same….fuchsia, purple, turquoise, apple green, reds & other greens, blue ~ you name it. Looks so happy & festive I think.
xo
Pat
So pretty! Love all of the bright colors that you used! Hope you are enjoying the holidays!
Take care,
Trish