Rustic, organic, gold
I wanted to do something a little different on the mantel this Christmas. I usually have lots of shiny Christmas balls and glitz in glass jars. When I saw the burlap for $1.49 at my local nursery, I knew I had to include it and thus my mantel theme was born – rustic and organic.
The cedar boughs and red huck (in the pitcher) are also from here. You can buy fake cedar but there’s nothing like the real thing. I have had the 3 pillar candle holders from Pottery Barn for a few years and will add my bronze stocking holders which spell JOY about a week before Christmas.
I bought the three ceramic bowls from Dottie Potts at the Toronto One of a Kind Spring show. I just love them and am glad they are on display where I can see them.
I bought the three ceramic bowls from Dottie Potts at the Toronto One of a Kind Spring show. I just love them and am glad they are on display where I can see them.
I will probably change it about a dozen times before Christmas as that’s just what I do! Do you remember that I had painted the mirror a blue/green. Well, I didn’t like it and changed it to a glossy black – much better. I will probably add more gold accents like those cute little birds and I know I have some gold balls somewhere in the basement from years ago.
What do you think? I’m linking up to Layla’s Mantel Party, Julia’s Hooked on Holiday House Tours and Between Naps on the Porch. Head on over for some holiday inspiration. Happy Holiday decorating!
Gorgeous job Vanessa! I love the orange accents!
ReplyDeleteI love this look, turned out beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVanessa,
ReplyDeleteLove the natural, organic look of your mantel but it is missing a little glitz and shimmer. Also the black mirror has much more of an impact than the blue/green before.
Arlene
Beautiful! Lovely layering and textures. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLovely Vanessa! I love your mirror, and the photograph is such a romantic touch. The candlesticks and greenery are perfect together and the hits of white/orange give it just the right amount of pop. Very pretty!!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely - beautiful textures!
ReplyDeleteLove this! looking forward to exploring your blog.
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ReplyDeleteStunning. Love the burlap and greenery to ground everything. So lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove the simple rustic look.
ReplyDeletei really love this! it's one of my fave's i've seen so far.
ReplyDeleteI like it and I always associate oranges with Christmas because we always got one in our sticking when I was a kid! you could stud them with cloves for an extra layer of aroma!
ReplyDeleteLove it! The rustic look is so perfect for Christmas. The burlap looks so pretty with the greenery!
ReplyDeleteThis is a good one, and the orange is certainly unexpected - and beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Terrific details, and love those PB candleholders!
ReplyDeletepretty!... love the pop or orande with the tangerines :)
ReplyDeleteI think you hit your rustic and organic theme right on the head! I especially love all the touches of orange.
ReplyDeleteVanessa, I love the look of the burlap, greenery and oranges!! A very fresh and natural look!
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Well done - lovely layers! Especially love the simplicity of the black gloss mirror, crisp white pitcher w/fresh greens and white bowls of oranges!
ReplyDelete:D Lynda
Oh Vanessa, it looks soooo great!
ReplyDeleteWant to come do mine? ;)
Very natural & beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of the lovely comments! I love looking at it and have already changed it slightly.
ReplyDeleteArlene: I have added some more gold to it - thanks for the advice Sis!
Staci: Sure, any time!