Thursday, December 2, 2010

Halls are decked!

Above is our sad mantel all plain and undecorated. I originally had garland and our stockings hanging in the middle but I always decorate it the same every year. I was inspired to get my rear into gear after looking at my friend Nat's mantel and then on to lots of other ideas here. I didn't do mine to enter and I was a few days late anyway, but either way, something needed to be done. I spent $7 total at the Dollar Tree plus used some things I already had.

Befores


Afters. That snowman does not belong and needs a new home. Still working on that...

The giant snowflake, moss in the vases, the small vase, gold ornaments, 2 black picture frames and the tall white candle, all dollar finds.

The white candle may be a Catholic prayer candle but I liked it anyway :)

I threw in a couple vintagey colored family pictures

And a couple wrapped gifts

Side glance

And the real reason for the season, the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!!

Our sadly mismatched stockings. I think I may get us all coordinating ones next year, including one for Baby E!

Never decorated the dining room before but gave it a shot


2nd attempt at a yarn wreath. I think I may tuck this project in my pocket to make for years to come.

2 comments:

Adam and Natalie said...

I think I heard angels singing when I saw that snowflake laden mirror! Everything looks so beautiful! I saw that present wrap idea and thought it was so cute. You did a fab job.

Anne said...

It all looks so beautiful, Dena! I love the neutral colors on the mantel. And I just love the way things look hung against a window!