Monday, December 8, 2014

Christmas Mantel 2014 & Blog Hop


Today I am so excited to be sharing the first of our holiday decor with you all, our Christmas mantel. To make it even better I am sharing our mantel along with 10 other lovely ladies. Each have their own unique Christmas decorating style so there will be plenty of inspiration to go around. I will include a peek of their mantels at the end of my post.
Christmas Mantel 2014- From My Front Porch To Yours
For our mantel I decided to carry on my French Farmhouse style but added some vintage touches as well.
Ice Skates-Christmas Mantel 2014- From My Front Porch To Yours
I used a similar frame to last years for the mantel focal point. 
Bottle Brush Trees-Christmas Mantel 2014- From My Front Porch To Yours
French Farmhouse Vintage Christmas Mantel 2014- From My Front Porch To Yours
Candy Cane stripes are a theme you will see thru out all our Christmas decor this year.
French Farmhouse Vintage Christmas Mantel 2014- From My Front Porch To Yours
Grain Sack Christmas Stockings- Buffalo Check Christmas Stockings-French Farmhouse Vintage Christmas Mantel 2014- From My Front Porch To Yours
A new addition this year are the red striped grain sack stockings. I just love them! I have four but you will have to wait to see where I used the other two!;)
French Farmhouse Vintage Christmas Mantel 2014- From My Front Porch To Yours
Santos Cage Doll-French Farmhouse Vintage Christmas Mantel 2014- From My Front Porch To Yours
Of course I had to include my beautiful Santos Cage Doll. Since she has a soft bodice I had to attach her wings by using fishing lure.
Wire Brush Christmas Tree-French Farmhouse Vintage Christmas Mantel 2014- From My Front Porch To Yours
Another favorite addition is this vintage inspired wire brush tree sitting on top of my mama's childhood sled. I use her sled every year by the fireplace so this year was to be no different. The tree was a steal for only $12! Most of the vintage themed ornaments I purchased last year from Target after Christmas so they were a steal as well.
French Farmhouse Vintage Christmas Mantel 2014- From My Front Porch To Yours
French Farmhouse Vintage Christmas Mantel 2014- From My Front Porch To Yours
I adore the pink and blue finial tree topper.
French Farmhouse Vintage Christmas Mantel 2014- From My Front Porch To Yours
Oldest and Littlest love the old farm truck filled with Christmas trees.
French Farmhouse Vintage Christmas Mantel 2014- From My Front Porch To Yours
French Farmhouse Vintage Christmas Mantel 2014- From My Front Porch To Yours
French Farmhouse Vintage Christmas Mantel 2014- From My Front Porch To Yours
Hope you enjoyed our Christmas mantel for 2014. Be sure to stop on by the other ladies on the blog hop for more wonderful Christmas inspiration! 
Christmas  Mantel 2014 Blog Hop- From My Front Porch To Yours
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Christmas  Mantel 2014 Blog Hop- From My Front Porch To Yours
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Christmas  Mantel 2014 Blog Hop- From My Front Porch To Yours
Far Above Rubies
Christmas  Mantel 2014 Blog Hop- From My Front Porch To Yours
Savvy Southern Style
Christmas  Mantel 2014 Blog Hop- From My Front Porch To Yours
Stone Gable
Christmas  Mantel 2014 Blog Hop- From My Front Porch To Yours
Shabby FuFu
Christmas  Mantel 2014 Blog Hop- From My Front Porch To Yours
White Lace Cottage
Christmas  Mantel 2014 Blog Hop- From My Front Porch To Yours
French Country Cottage
Housepitality Designs

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42 comments:

  1. Bee-you-tee-fullll, Pamela!! I LOVE how you added lights to the frame (beautiful ambiance) ... the snow, trees and vintage touches make it so fabulously rustic and festive! Thanks again for inviting me to be a part of your mantel blog hop!

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  2. Your mantel is fabulous, Pamela!! Love those ice skates hanging in the frame. And of course, bottle brush trees are a favorite of mine. That truck piled high with Christmas goodies is adorable!
    Mary Alice

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  3. Super cute, Pamela. Love you mom's sled with the truck and trees. Thanks for putting this together!

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  4. I love how you put the lights in the frame for your mantle Pamela-it is a beauty!

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  5. Ever so pretty Pamela and thanks for organizing! I love the ice skates in the frame too as a nostalgic Christmas touch!

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  6. Pamela, your mantel is beautiful. I love the vintage skates hanging in the frame.

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  7. Pamela,
    It looks OUTSTANDING!!! LOVE all the vintage goodies and those new stockings are very pretty.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  8. Pamela...I absolutely LOVE your style! Everything is beautiful! The farm truck with the trees inside made me feel like a kid again. (Being born in the 50's) Thanks for sharing your talents!

    Linda @ Truthful Tidbits

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  9. Your mantel is BEAUTIFUL! My favorites are the mason jars in your lanterns and the ice skates.

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  10. LOVE the skates in that gorgeous frame...your mantel is spectacular!!!...love all of the wonderful details from the cute truck hauling the trees and mason jars in the lanterns...you have successfully combined exquisite and whimsical...great job Pamela...and thanks for being the hostess with the mostest!

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  11. My favorites are the truck with trees and the tree topper, but it's all beautiful! Merry Christmas!

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  12. I bet they do love the truck!! Love your vintage theme and the sled is such a wonderful touch. So pretty Pamela, and thanks for hosting and inviting me!!

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  13. Pamela your mantle is absolutely gorgeous girl!!! Love how you framed out those skates too! Thanks so much for asking me to be a part of your beautiful tour,it is an honor!

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  14. Gorgeous Pamela- love your style and that mantel is just beautiful! :)

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  15. Very festive! Lovely vintage themed pieces!

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  16. love it all. the frame with the skates really gives it that Vintage vibe. adorable stockings too!

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  17. Beautiful mantel Pamela. Nice vintage vibe... but the lights on the frame... aha, they got my attention!

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  18. Very pretty Pamela ! Love the frame with the skates and the sled with the tree.. Fabulous !

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  19. Love love love!! Love the skates hanging in the frame...love that pretty Santos doll...love the lanterns...love it all!!

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  20. I'm dying over your mantel. Top to bottom, it's fabulous. You have such a touch Pam. I always enjoy everything you do!!

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  21. Love the vintage touches all around your mantel. The silver garland really sets off that tree on the old sled!

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  22. It's an enchanting magical winter wonderland!

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  23. Grrr...my ipad froze up. Anyways....it looks gorgeous! Love every detail. Christmas Eve will be so sparkly and festive in your beautiful house.

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  24. Ahhh the skates!! That is perfect...I love how you highlighted in the big gold frame! Just so fun I would love it if you would come link up any of your home tour over at my Style Sister Christmas Home tour link up party! http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-style-sisters-christmas-home-tour.html
    Karin

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  25. So adorable and sweet! I love the red red grain sack stockings. That whole mantel is very YOU!

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  26. I love it, Pamela! The boys must be so excited for Christmas when they sit by the fire. We're getting some cooler weather so you'll be able to enjoy it! Just beautiful.

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  27. Pam, your mantel is stunning! Adding the lights around the frame was genius and gives off such a warm glow. Love every other detail of your fabulous mantel, too!

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  28. Beautiful! Can you give us a product breakdown? What type of lights did you use and where did you get them? How about the greenery on the mantel? Details!!!;) Love it;)!

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    1. Hi Darla! Thank you for stopping by to visit. The lights are just basic white lights in warm. I duck tapped them to the inside of the frame!;) Check back by. I will do a post about where I purchased all the items.

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  29. Beautiful!!! Pamela I love the new look and the skates in the frame... exquisite.
    Merry Christmas!!

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  30. I love your mantle! The sled is wonderful and Ilove the truck with the trees. The mirror is gorgeous and the skates are perfect on there. I posted my mantle today too, not knowing you were doing a blog hop:) Yours is perfect!!!

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  31. I simply love everything...especially the ice skates and truck! You are so creative!! Great job! :)

    Jane xxx

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  32. I love your tan & green themed mantel!! The little added trinkets are ADORABLE!

    Paige.Rose

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  33. what a pretty mantel. I love the skates being front and center in the frame. Happy Holidays!

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  34. I think this is the prettiest mantel I have seen so far this year! Just gorgeous! XO

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  35. Pamela this is such a lovely mantel all dressed for the holidays. The ice skates are perfect! I love the bottle brush trees in the truck and the wonderful stockings! What a fun tour with all of you creative ladies!

    xoxo
    Karena
    The Arts by Karena

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  36. Your mantel is beautiful. I love the lanterns, the greenery, the stocking and the cute truck! It's all so pretty.

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  37. i love your mantel! the backlit frame is genius! i love it. so many great details. your house is beautiful. i have n vintage truck in my family room with bottle brush trees too. great minds think alike. ; ). thanks for dropping by & leaving a sweet comment. enjoy the season- mj

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  38. Your mantel looks so beautiful!! I just adore the ice skates hanging inside the gold frame! Lovely!

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  39. Wow, your mantel is just gorgeous, Pamela! Having that sweet little sled with the tree perched on top is just the perfect touch.

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  40. I need to know where you got those lanterns!! Love it allllll!!!!

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