Thursday, December 15, 2016

Farmhouse Christmas Mantel 2016- The New House

It is hard to believe that Christmas is only 10 days away! I feel like I am running behind this year but in actuality I am ahead, at least as far as sharing our holiday home is concerned. 
Farmhouse Christmas Mantel-Christmas-Lantern-Decor Steals- From My Front Porch To Yours

It seems I am always sharing on Christmas Eve because I am too busy fussing trying to make it all look perfect. Well this year I am still in the middle of unpacking so I only have a few areas I focused on. Today I would like to invite you into our new home and share with y'all our Christmas mantel.
Farmhouse Christmas Mantel-Christmas Tree Sign-Striped Stockings- From My Front Porch To Yours
The theme this year is The Candy Cane Forest inspired by our tree which I will share in the day or two. I had been wanting to make a Christmas tree sign but just not enough time so when I saw this one at At Home I snagged it. It originally was going to go on the back porch above the fireplace out there but we have yet to even get our patio furniture from storage so no sense in decking the halls out there this year. 
Farmhouse Christmas Mantel-Balsam Hill Wreath-Ticking Stripe Stockings- From My Front Porch To Yours
Back in the fall I ordered a few of these pre-lit wreaths from Balsam Hill and I am so glad I did. I love not having to worry about stringing lights thru wreaths. The only thing that would make it better is if it was on a timer. The striped stockings I ordered from Joss & Main last year and never used them. 
Farmhouse Christmas Mantel-Christmas Tree-Christmas Wreath- From My Front Porch To Yours
Farmhouse Christmas Mantel-Red Check Curtains-Carriage House Lantern-Decor Steals-Table Cloth- From My Front Porch To Yours
I am still deciding on which direction to go with our curtains here at the new house so for now I decided to get a little festive and created panels from inexpensive tablecloths. I love how they look and probably will leave um up thru Valentines Day. 
Farmhouse Christmas Mantel-Vintage Christmas-Vintage Sled-Red Check Curtains- From My Front Porch To Yours
I did not dig much thru the holiday bins this year because I hated the thought of unpacking things I was just going to have to turn around and pack right back up in a few weeks.   I am over packing and unpacking for a VERY long time!:) I did make sure to use some old favorites though like my mama's childhood sled. It makes an appearance every year no matter the theme.
Farmhouse Christmas Mantel-Vintage Sled-Red Check Curtains-French Farmhouse- From My Front Porch To Yours
Farmhouse Christmas Mantel-Christmas Tree-Milk Can-Christmas Wreath- From My Front Porch To Yours
I placed my favorite Christmas tree in an old milk can from my PopPop. It has always been a favorite in years past. It has ventured from the breakfast nook to the fireplace
Suburban Farmhouse Christmas-Red Check Curtains-Christmas Tree Sign--Farmhouse Christmas Mantel- From My Front Porch To Yours
Thank you for stopping by to visit at the new house! I look forward to inviting y'all in on a regular basis come the new year. I can't wait to show ya more of the new house and all the projects we have in store!

Till then check back because I will be sharing our Candy Cane Forest Christmas Tree soon!


P.s. I have had many inquiries about the source for my carriage house lanterns. I purchased them from DecorSteals a few years back but they offer them still from tim to time as well as Antique Farmhouse. Just keep an eye out for them!:)

Sharing at these wonderful blogs:

2016 Holiday House Walk 
French Country Cottage



21 comments:

  1. Beautiful house and mantel Pamela! Marry Christmas! xoxo
    Vesna - Home Chic Club

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    1. Thank you Vesna and Merry Christmas to you as well!

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  2. beautiful Pamela. I know you must be having so much fun at the new place, can't wait to see more pics of your new home!

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    1. Thank you Debra! Hope you have a very merry Christmas!

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  3. Beautiful, Pamela! I love the lighted wreath, stockings, and the sign is too cute! Merry Christmas!

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    1. Thank you Pam and Merry Christmas to you and yours as well.

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  4. So beautiful and festive!! Love your mantel ... your curtains ... your shutters ... all of it! I know you're having such a great time decorating your amazing new home. I can't wait to see more! Happy Holidays!

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    1. Happy Holidays Becca! Thank you for visiting today. Hope you are staying warm!:)

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  5. Your mantel looks wonderful! I know what you mean about packing and unpacking! We rented this place for 6 months beginning in Nov and the only Christmas in this house is my decorated tree. Have fun in your new home!

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    1. Thank you Penny! Looking froward to seeing you turn your next house into a home. Merry Christmas!

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  6. That looks so pretty, Pamela! The sign and stockings looks especially good with your new check drapes. Who would have guessed that you just moved in!

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    1. Thank you Elizabeth! I laugh because if you could see all the boxes in the dining room that once was all cleaned up. Ekkk!:)

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  7. Love, love, love your mantel, Pamela! The lit wreath is so cool, I never knew. I like that sign and the cute stockings, too! I am totally with you on unpacking and re-packing. I'm in the middle of decluttering so I went very light on Christmas so I could pack that away easily and then carry on with getting rid of all the 'stuff'!

    Happy Holidays!

    Jane

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    1. I thought I did a good job of that before we moved twice but here I am still wanting to get rid of even more. Thanks for visiting Jane! Send some of that snow my way!;)

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  8. Pamela,
    How nice that you have one decorated area for Christmas. I am impressed that you have curtains up already.

    Judith

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  9. I know you're enjoying being in your new house so much, Pamela! That's the best Christmas present! Your mantel looks so pretty and fun with all the bright red. love and blessings for a wonderful Christmas!
    Lynda @ Gates of Crystal

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  10. Oh my goodness...I have GOT to see if my At Home has that sign! So cute! The whole mantel and fireplace look so cozy and festive! Packing and unpacking is the pits for sure. Even without all your Christmas bins you've made your house look amazing for the holiday!

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  11. Your mantel looks beautiful, Pamela! Wishing you a Merry Christmas in your beautiful new home!

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  12. everything looks so beautiful and festive! Merry Christmas and blessings in 2017 ox

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