Holiday Mantel Magic

All of us love to surround our world with things, which are both beautiful and sentimental. Our homes embrace these things, our feeling, our strengths, our bonds. During the holiday, friends and family visit and this is when we share our home. Decorating for the holidays should not be any different then it is for any other time of the year. Putting items together in an unconventional way will make the holidays interesting and unique.

The spot that can come alive the most with warmth and beauty is the fireplace mantel. Let beautiful mantel arrangements turn your fireplace into the main focal point of your home. Draping an evergreen over the mantel, can create an extraordinary feel. Wire or tie each end to a concealed nail so the greenery remains in place. Place tiny white lights and fruit ornaments through out the evergreen. Another cozy feel would be to go crazy with candles. Tall, short, squat or thin, make sure they are all the same color. Display them lit surrounding a big holiday or sentimental non holiday piece. This is a great way to sparkle and create warmth. My favorite mantel design is the pine cone swag. Fill footed glass compotes with miniature pine cones, then garnish with matte glass ornaments and satin ribbon. This is a wintry wonderland look and can be kept on the mantel through February. Add some cinnamon scent to the pine cones for added ambiance.

Hot chocolate, cozy fires, snowflakes falling, friends and family is the most beautiful thing life can bring. Enjoy your holiday in your style. Do not second guess yourself. Remember, your decorating style comes from your heart, so it can never be wrong and will always be beautiful.

Happy Holiday from your friends at Fabrics and Home Interiors