{Christmas Mantle} Wintery White

It's time for our Mantle Party today, as the third day in our Christmas Cheer Holiday Link Parties! Hooray!
Over Thanksgiving break when I was home in California, we decorated our mantle for Christmas. We're keeping things very white, natural and wintery by using white candles, fresh greenery, and a little sparkle thrown in the mix, too. Here she is...

To create a garland, I reused our pinecone garland I made last year by buying pinecones, spray painting them white and sprinkling them in glitter:

Our chunky white candle holders sit on top of some stacked Christmas books:

White Christmas tree candles sit on varied-height candle stands...

Our family picture from last year's Christmas cards is framed and front and center...

Best part is the only thing we bought new for the mantle was the fresh greenery, coming in at $4.99. We had everything else! My mom and dad were happy campers about that one (:

Have you decorated your mantle for Christmas yet? Or if you don't have a mantle, what creative solutions have you found in decorating this season?

It's time to link up with Michelle over at Ten June for our Mantle Link Party! Link up your mantle {or whatever you use as your mantle!} and then stop by other links to see what they came up with.

Here are the rest of the party dates so you can get cookin' on more holiday decor. Thanks for playing along...so fun to see everyone's creations!

I'm also linking up with Kristin at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

See you on Thursday for Megan's {Honey We're Home} tree link party!
Have a wonderful Tuesday...
Love,
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PS. Welcome to my sponsor Hello Monday, a boutique graphic design studio, who specializes in invitations & announcements, logo, blog and website designs! Jessica at Hello Monday was the talent behind our Holiday Cheer Party graphics!! Thanks again, Jess (:

27 comments

Simply LKJDecember 6, 2011 at 8:07 AM
Love all the natural elements! And, the neutral color scheme as well. Very pretty.
UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 8:37 AM
Love the white... I linked up with Ten June today! I had so much fun decorating my first-ever mantel piece. :) I did a very vintage-inspired theme, and best part, spent very little. Gotta love Michaels! :)
UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 9:15 AM
That pinecone garland is so pretty. Love all the natural touches with white.
Anna @ IHODDecember 6, 2011 at 10:01 AM
I am loving the pinecone additions. Beautiful mantlescape. What an awesome collaboration of bloggers too!!
<3
RenéDecember 6, 2011 at 10:04 AM
What a beautiful mantel! I adore the pine cone garland.
AmandaDecember 6, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Love how your mantle turned out! Now, I need to finish my tree so I can link up for Thursday!
Laura Rowe [twirl]December 6, 2011 at 11:00 AM
love that pinecone garland!!
JennaDecember 6, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Wow - I love the natural look of your mantel Michaela! It's sooo pretty and wintery :)

The pinecone garlands adds the perfect finishing touch!

xoxo
Jenna
natasha {schue love}December 6, 2011 at 11:20 AM
I LOVE the pinecone garland!! So pretty! The whole mantel is earthy and elegant! :)
UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 11:48 AM
It looks great! I love the pinecone garland!
AlexaDecember 6, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Love the pinecones. Such a great touch!
Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful}December 6, 2011 at 12:34 PM
I think I might be a little obsessed with garlands...and this one is no exception! I love it with all the little pinecones, they look darling!
Mandy@OrangeAutumnDecember 6, 2011 at 1:47 PM
So pretty, I love the picture in the middle, and the pine cones add the perfect touch. I'm a new follower of your blog!
UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 3:06 PM
I love the garland as well. Such a pretty touch. I love that photo of you all as we just had one of the four of us done holding hands. Congrats on new sponsor.
Alycia Grayce (Crowley Party)December 6, 2011 at 4:28 PM
that bird figruine is gorgeous. I love it! beautiful decorations! I also love the cones... such a great idea.
BonnieDecember 6, 2011 at 4:49 PM
Yours is so pretty! I love the nature theme and the "PEACE." So cute.

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Natalie {Designer Bags and Dirty Diapers}December 6, 2011 at 6:14 PM
Love the pine comb idea! Now I'm wishing I had saved mine from thanksgiving! Beautiful mantle!
his little ladyDecember 6, 2011 at 6:28 PM
oh gosh, i saw those pinecone decorations on someone else's blog as well and am totally putting them together because of it. adore the simplicity ;)
xo TJ
Lucky GirlDecember 6, 2011 at 7:42 PM
Looking good! Love your family picture!
jessica // union shoreDecember 6, 2011 at 8:51 PM
i love the pinecone garland! and i love the glittery peace sign! so pretty!
MeganDecember 6, 2011 at 11:46 PM
I love this!! Especially the pinecones! I'm so in love with them right now, no idea why!!
AnonymousDecember 7, 2011 at 6:05 AM
Looks amazing- Totally love how fresh & simple it is :)
MorganDecember 7, 2011 at 8:16 AM
Love the simplicity but still so festive! Love this link up!
Cristin // Simplified BeeDecember 7, 2011 at 2:53 PM
How adorable! Love the family photo. Your pinecone garland turned out great!!!

xo,
cristin
simplyvonneDecember 7, 2011 at 3:40 PM
Im so jealous of people with a mantle! Love your family pix btw! since we dont have a mantel I just use a bookcase :D
Michelle @ Ten JuneDecember 7, 2011 at 4:41 PM
So pretty, M! I agree with everyone, that pinecone garland is genius! I love the greenery + white accents as well. Great job! xo
UnknownDecember 8, 2011 at 12:32 AM
This is so pretty, Michaela!

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