But I do have my Christmas mantel decorated. I'm sure I'm going to be tweaking it some more over the season, but today I am quite happy with it.
And because I'm easily distracted I tied a bell to a nearby lamp and it is by far my favourite touch so far.
I wrote a post this time last year about stress at Christmas time. Back then nobody actually read my blog except my mom and my mother-in-law and half a dozen people that I'm fairly certain know either my mom or my mother-in-law. Anyways, It's called "A Stress Free Christmas?".
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{I'm linking up with THE HOLIDAY HOME MANTEL LINK PARTY at Southern Hospitality}
{I'm linking up with THE HOLIDAY HOME MANTEL LINK PARTY at Southern Hospitality}
I LA LA LLLOOOVVEEE that chalk board!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Clean and simple, yet beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous! I hope you don't mind if I link to it from my blog :)
ReplyDeleteYour mantel is truly beautiful. I love the rustic touches and it's simplicity. The pinecone garland is lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love the blackboard idea - very versatile for other events and holidays!
ReplyDeleteI love the simplistic, clean, elegance. Ok, I'm going to get my decor out right now!!!
ReplyDeletefshh - it's barely December, right? You're not behind! BTW - you make me laugh!
ReplyDeleteSo simple. I love it. And I think my favorite touch is the bell too. Sweet.
ReplyDeleteVery classic. I adore the simplicity and LOVE the bell! Can't wait to read last year's post!!
ReplyDeleteI love it! Totally looks like my style.
ReplyDeleteOh Kelly! I love it! I also read your "Stress Free Christmas" post! Love it too! After making a list Thanksgiving weekend of key areas I wanted to decorate for Christmas, which Christmas treats I would bake (gathered all the ingredients) and completing the Christmas menus (several events) well ahead of time, I broke my foot. Yep! A long recovery ahead and suddenly that to-do list isn't important. I decided while sitting at the orthopaedic office that I was not going to stress over any of it. It will come together without all the fluff! Thanks for sharing your decorations!!! Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI love how it looks! I just did some decorating over the weekend and there is still more to do...not to mention shopping which I have barely made a dent in.
ReplyDeleteI'd love for you to link up and share your decorations: http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/2011/12/pinteresting-link-party-week-sixteen.html
Yes He has!!! Very pretty and I love the simplicity. Heather
ReplyDeleteI love how you point out that you feel "behind" on something that is purely optional. That's how I feel about Christmas cards this year. Your mantel looks lovely...I love the clean, natural look.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Especially the Garland :)
ReplyDeleteWhat exactly is in your fireplace? It looks like something I need to do to mine!
Very pretty. I love the natural elements.
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas mantle is beautiful. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love how simple and sweet your mantel is! The pinecones, greenery and sweet chalkboard message are perfect. Great job! Thanks for linking up : )
ReplyDeleteIt IS totally optional, so there's really no pressure, but you did a lovely job! I love your chalk board on the mantel.
ReplyDeleteIt looks very lovely.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy the pictures of your decorating. I especially appreciated your comments at the end about the people reading your blog at this time last year. I am starting to blog and it is nice to see someone who I enjoy reading starting out with mainly just family reading what she wrote. You have done a great job with your blog. Keep up the great work, in your imperfect housekeeping and blogging.
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