12.11.09
The Mantles of Christmas Past…
Mantles are for decorating… it’s the heart of the living room, and usually the heart of the home. Back in California, we never used our fireplace (at all), but here in North Carolina, we turn it on and actually use it! Here is our current Christmas mantle (in our very first home!)…
And here is 2008′s mantle…
At the store, we had a few fake mantles sprinkled around… Here are a few Christmas Mantles from the years gone by….
… and our very first Christmas tree back in 2003…
Here are some random mantle displays..
Birthday mantle
Explorer mantle
Valentine’s Day mantle
Valentine’s mantle close up
Halloween mantle
Ocean-themed room mantle
Hard to see, but this is a handmade freestanding mantle that we had in the store (made by Robert… who we miss!)
Here is my Mom’s mantle and Christmas Cupboard…
I love all the pink and green! She has a pink Christmas tree, too… hopefully she’ll get that picture to me, soon :)
If you have an awesome mantle display, email it to me and I’ll post it here! :) Happy decorating!!
Rachel said,
December 13, 2009 at 12:44 pm
I love seeing your pics! xoxo
Graycee said,
December 14, 2009 at 5:33 pm
Beautiful!
Kristina Lynch said,
December 17, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Such wonderful memories!!!!! Thank you for sharing, you made my night “)
Mom said,
December 19, 2009 at 7:03 pm
Oh my goodness…what a trip down memory lane. Your talent is overwhelming and I’m feeling very overwhelmed right now.