A focal point in any home during the holidays can be a beautifully decorated mantle. Mantles are often accompanied by a fireplace which can be functional and decorated as well. In my mother's house she has a mantle and fireplace. We set up her Christmas Village on top and decorate around it. In my home, we don't have a mantle or fireplace but we will decorate our staircase. The point is, work with what you've got and make the best of the space! If you have a mantle or a mantle and a fireplace check out these great spaces...
A red and green mantle...
Large ornaments make up this mantle...
Teal and Silver...
A more rustic look...
A chalkboard mantle...
Or even some block lettering...
I really would love to HAVE a mantel! Right now the closest thing is my TV/entertainment center and that is always my Santa or Snowmen collection. I switch them out every other year. This year I might do something more fancy, though.
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