This year I decided to create a whimsical, cheery and bright, silver and red mantle for Christmas.
I just finished making my ruffled mirror… LOVE it. I’ll give you all the details tomorrow on how I made it.
Isn’t she lovely!
Most of these bulbs I scored for FREE from an after garage sale free-for-all!
I took a grenadine bottle (love my Pepsi & grenadine) and spray painted it. I filled the bottle with some branches and hung some sparkly red and silver bulbs.
Shimmery!
Our silver “JOY” stocking holders hang the kiddos’ stockings.
My favorite carafe is filled for this season with fresh cranberries… cheap and a great pop of color.
I took one of the farmhouse stars from my family room wall and gave it a silvery shine with spray paint. I’m sure I’ll repaint it after Christmas… one of the many reasons I LOVE paint!
I filled one of my Pottery Barn’ish mason jar candleholder with some more fresh cranberries.
{Our 2010 Christmas Mantle}
So how are you Counting Down to Christmas?
This is an easy link up party… so no button or link-back is necessary, it just has to be Christmas related!
That is beautiful! I'd love to do something like that in my kitchen next year!
I love your mantel. My colors are red, white and silver this year too. Have a great week.
Love your mantel! The red and silver are so pretty together and I am totally in love with your ruffle mirror! I can't wait to see how you did that because I am thinking that that would be so perfect in my bedroom!
Thank you for hosting such a wonderful party!!
I love that! Like the mirror and the bottle idea is great! The Bavarian Christmas linky party is still open-won’t you come and join us at http://dobermans-by-the-sea.blogspot.com/2010/11/1st-christmas-linky-party-at-dobermans.html and while you are there join the give-a-ways going on.
Your mantle is just beautiful AND whimsical! That mirror is just TOO cute!
I heart that ruffled mirror. I'll be back for the tute! Love all the pops of red and white! Beautiful!
Thanks for hosting a fun party! xx
I love the silver and red combination, especially with the use of rustic touch of the cranberries! Your decorations look so homey and cozy that I know you'll enjoy them all season.
the cranberries are such a great idea, and i love the large vase with the free ornaments! i feel like my small house needs small jars, but i so wish i could do something to the extent you did. it looks great! and thanks so much for hosting this!
Thanks for hosting the linky party. I love your silver and red mantle. Great find with the Christmas balls and I love the look of cranberries. It all looks so festive and cheery.
I love the red and silver together! And I can't wait to see the mirror tute. Love it, too! Thanks for hostessing the party!
I have red, white & silver decorations too! Thanks for hosting!