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Hello my friends...I hope you're having a fabulous day!
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I am sooo excited to finally be showing a bit of my 2011 Christmas decor! I have
had most of it finished for a couple of weeks now...but I've been waiting for good "light"
days to photograph.
had most of it finished for a couple of weeks now...but I've been waiting for good "light"
days to photograph.
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Today I am going to share my 2011 Christmas mantel...but before I take
you on the tour...I would like to say just a few words about Christmas and what it
you on the tour...I would like to say just a few words about Christmas and what it
means to me!
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Christmas...My Favorite Holiday of the Year!
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I'm sure that each of you have very special thoughts of what Christmas means
to you. To many, it's about family and friends...gathering together to celebrate the
holidays. To some, it may be all about the gifts.
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To me...Christmas is the time that I set apart to celebrate the birth of my Savior
Jesus Christ! Of course, my precious family and dear friends make Christmas a very
special time for me as well. I don't know what I would do without them...and
I don't know what I would do without the Lord.
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Our country is going through some rough times economically. I think
about the many who may not have a job, a warm home, or even enough food
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To me...Christmas is the time that I set apart to celebrate the birth of my Savior
Jesus Christ! Of course, my precious family and dear friends make Christmas a very
special time for me as well. I don't know what I would do without them...and
I don't know what I would do without the Lord.
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Our country is going through some rough times economically. I think
about the many who may not have a job, a warm home, or even enough food
to put on their tables. My heart goes out to them and I pray earnestly for their well
being and that they may have what they need. My family and I are so very blessed
and I am very thankful! Thank you, Jesus!
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Jesus is truly the reason for this season!
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Warmest Christmas wishes and blessings to you and your families. May you
know the God of peace, joy, and love and may He give you "ALL" that you have
need of this Christmas! Merry Christmas!
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~Silver Symphony~
2011 Christmas Mantel
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Here we are...looking into my living room.
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Just catching a glimpse of the fireplace mantel through the decorated
boughs of our Christmas tree.
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~Silver Symphony~
2011 Christmas Mantel
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I decided on a white and silver color theme for my 2011 Christmas
(faux) fireplace mantel.
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White and silver just "sing" of Christmas...don't you think?
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When I look at this white and silver colored Christmas mantel...my
thoughts are lifted toward heaven and to the multitude of angelic hosts
that are singing the praises of our Heavenly Father!
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In fact, two of those angels have graced this ~Silver Symphony~
mantel with their sweet presence!
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You can see the reflection of the large arched window in my living room
in the glass of the framed art above my mantel. I think that looks pretty!
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You can see the reflection of the large arched window in my living room
in the glass of the framed art above my mantel. I think that looks pretty!
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Lots and lots of sparkling white and shimmering silver!
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Each piece on the mantel is either white or silver...with the
exception of the pine garland.
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Here are the two sweet, serenading angels now!
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The angel on the left is playing a flute. The angel on the right
is playing a mandolin.
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Songs of Christmas joy are lifted into the
air....my angelic symphony!
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I found a trio of these serenading angels at my favorites antique
shop this last year. The third angel is nearby...on the table in front of
the fireplace. I believe that they are made of porcelain. They stand
a stately 12 inches in height so they are nice sized.
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A tall, decorative, mercury glass finial sits between the two angels.
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The mercury glass finial is lifted atop a small glass pedestal plate.
Silver bells circle the base of the finial.
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The shape of the tall mercury glass finial reminds me of a Christmas tree!
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~Silver Symphony~
Silver...Silver...and more Silver!
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Mercury glass finials and mercury glass ornaments lend a special
silvery sparkle to this Chrismas mantel. I love the look of mercury
glass...especially at Christmas!
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Six ornate silver candleholders bring a little silver shimmer to the
mantel as well. A silver snowflake candleholder holding a chunky white
pillar candle joins in with the ~silver symphony~!
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New Treasure Find...Silver Lanterns
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A found a pair of tall silver lanterns at Hobby Lobby a few weeks
ago. They were 50% off so I purchased them for a great price. They
stand 24 inches tall.
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Decorative mercury glass finials shine and sparkle from behind the
glass of the lanterns! Sooo pretty!
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I wrapped a silver beaded garland with tassels around the top of
the lantern. Ohhh my...only one lantern has the silvery beaded garland
right now. I have another one...somewhere...eeks! Hopefully
I'll find it before Christmas!
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View of the mantel from the opposite direction.
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As you can see...I also added mercury glass ornaments to the pine garland as well.
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~Silver Symphony~
Fireplace Hearth
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The silver and white color theme continues down onto the hearth as well.
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A stack of decorative Christmas boxes sit front and center. A silver
soup tureen is serving double duty for a little decorative presence on the
hearth. A chunky white pillar candle fills the tureen with a candle
garland that looks like "ice crystals".
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A pair of silver reindeer and a large white artichoke finial join in
to complete the ~Silver Symphony~ mantelscape.
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A close-up of the silver tureen.
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It is one of my favorite pieces of collected silver. It's very ornate!
A sparkly icecycle and a few more mercury glass ornaments join in with
the ~silver symphony~!
A sparkly icecycle and a few more mercury glass ornaments join in with
the ~silver symphony~!
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Ahhhh.....
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~Silver Symphony~
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sings of the glory of Christmas!
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Just a little peek into my Christmas living room.
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There is more to come...so I hope you'll come back by again!
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Voila...and there you have it...
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My 2011 ~Silver Symphony" Christmas Mantel!
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I'm joining these fabulous parties...
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Christmas Mantel Party...hosted by Beth over at Home Stories A to Z.
2011 Christmas Party...hosted by Jessa over at Holiday Haven.
2011 Christmas Party...hosted by Jessa over at Holiday Haven.
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and I'm joining the Christmas Blogger Block Party
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Holiday Mantels...hosted by Kristen over at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia.
Christmas Home Tour...hosted by Melissa over at The Inspired Room.
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Christmas Home Tour...hosted by Melissa over at The Inspired Room.
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*Thank you, dear ladies...for hosting these lovely parties for us!
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Well my friends...I'm so happy that you stopped by today! I hope that
you enjoyed my 2011 Christmas mantel. Stay tuned...for more Christmas at
my place. Please leave me a note and let me know that you were here...I
would love to visit with you!
you enjoyed my 2011 Christmas mantel. Stay tuned...for more Christmas at
my place. Please leave me a note and let me know that you were here...I
would love to visit with you!
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Warmest Christmas Wishes,
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