Fireplace Mantel Christmas Garland
I’ve started decorating for the holidays, and I promise I’m not skipping Thanksgiving! I actually have a Thanksgiving tablescape planned for next week. I just need my little guy to finish up his 500 piece puzzle that is happening on the dining table first! Though the 3D shark puzzle pieces are adding a certain ambiance sprinkled in amongst my linen napkins. :)
I decided to share the one area of my house that is done – our fireplace mantel Christmas garland.
Fireplace Mantel Christmas Garland
Arranging the Christmas mantel garland is always one of my fave parts of decorating our living room. If you’ve been following along for a few years, you know I like to mix and match several different faux garlands to get a nice full look. I think I used 6 strands here?
I kept it pretty simple this year using my same garland technique in an asymmetrical swag. I’m sharing how-to videos of it on Instagram today and will be saving it in my highlights if you want to check it out.
I also hung the stockings on one side this year. I know who am I? Queen of symmetrical-ness getting all crazy over here! My stockings are the same ones I’ve used the past few years, they were a happy HomeGoods find. I found super similar ones and linked them at the bottom of the post for you.
I topped that off with these bells I used last year on my kitchen hood wreath.
I challenged myself to use mostly things I already had for my mantel decor this year. So you may recognize these candlesticks from years past too. They have been painted red, white, blue, and I think gray at one point?! They got another coat of spray paint today to change them up yet again. I was trying to get a pretty bronzey color to go with the earthy tones I’m using on the tree – sneak peek of the tree below.
I sprayed them with a coat of black spray paint. While they were still wet, I immediately hit it with a light coat of gold spray paint. In person they have a really pretty bronze look. They are photographing a bit dark in these photos.
I managed to untangle a few sets of battery operated twinkle lights to add to the mix. I like to use battery-operated candles on the mantel since it’s so tall to light. Oh, and I cut a few branches from the yard for my vase on the coffee table. Tip – I keep my branches in a vase of water and they will last me all winter that way. I actually insert a smaller glass vase inside the large stoneware one.
That’s it – simple, cozy, and done!
Well not quite, would any post be complete without Charlie photobombing somewhere? Check out that Angelina Jolie leg kickout action…
Thanks for checking out my fireplace mantel Christmas garland. You can check out all of the items I plan on using in my Christmas Decor this year here. Can’t wait to share the rest!
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Several of the garlands I’ve had for years and they are no longer available, but I did use these two newer ones –
Candlesticks – I’ve had for 10 years and I think I originally “borrowed” them from my mom.
Stockings – HomeGoods here are similar ones
Chair – Maiden Home Leroy Chair
Stone – J&N Stone, Style Price, Color Quartz
Could you share which battery operated lights you use on your mantle? Sometimes the color of some look off, but yours look great with the tree lights!
Hey Erin I’m not crazy about these ones. They are a tad too warm. I’m still on the hunt for the perfect ones and I will share when I find them!
I love the Garland and have been looking to do something similar. Where is a good place to get faux that looks real? I was contemplating making my own tall cedar Garland but would like to reuse it year to year
Check out local floral shops but also Balsam Hill and Anthro are my fave places.
Hello… Quick question, can you send me the link to your coffee table… the link you shared just went to the general Wayfair coffee table page :)
Thanks sooooo much!
Hey that might mean it’s sold out at the moment. Try searching Savannah Brown Coffee Table on Wayfair.
Wow! This is just beautiful and I can’t wait to re-create something similar. I did a make over on one of my fireplaces during the stay at home time earlier this year. I went from oak to painted white for the mantel. I must ask as I was getting ready to order the greenery, a few reviews said it stained their white wood and hands. It appears those were 2 years ago, so I am wondering if you experienced any of that??? I would hate to get green all over the newly painted mantel . Thanks sooooo much for sharing your talent with us .
Oh hmm I can’t say I’ve noticed it rubbing off on anything no! But I guess I don’t have it touching anything white either?
Just beautiful! I am also wondering how you have your greenery attached to the mantle!
Nails and floral wire :)
It’s gorgeous and full. Simple yet elegant. Did you use Command Hooks to hold your swag in place?
I used nails and floral wire. The nice part of having a rustic mantel is being able to just add more nail holes ha!
Gorgeous presentation! Love your elegant simplicity.
Is the color of the blue/tan PB pillow pretty much as it appears in your photo?
It is pretty close to that I would say yes!
Lovely room decorating. Can I ask how you hang your garland on the mantle?
I used nails and floral wire – thanks!
I love the idea of combining several strands together! This lends to different greenery giving more depth and lights. And I love the simple, beautiful look!
Thanks so much Gretchen!
Kelly, your mantel is simply magical! I’m surprised by how much I LOVE the asymmetry and the stockings all snuggled together with the bells. Your IG video is SO adorable (love your eye makeup) and watching you zip back and forth attaching all the garlands not only made me smile, it was quite a workout because you had to take off your sweater. :D But I’m sorry to say you were clearly outperformed… by Charlie.
Thanks Dori! It was a little out of my norm this year but fun to try new things and yes so crazy it was 75 when I shot that video lol!
Hi Kelly,
Love your decorating, I like the mantle how simply elegant it turned out. P.S my dog does the same leg out as well. Thanks for sharing
Haha dogs are too funny!
One of, if not the most beautiful mantle that I have seen so far. You have such a talent for making something look so lush yet simple. Just gorgeous ❤️
OH my gosh, thanks SOO much! :)
Love…so much…how you are focusing and sharing one area at a time.
Christmas can be so overwhelming and this step by step approach is so calming.
Thank you!
I’m just taking things slow this year and it’s been nice not to rush the whole process for the blog – thanks!
I love everything about your start to your holiday decorating. The asymmetrical look to the mantel garland is so eye appealing. This hasn’t been a very symmetrical year…so it’s perfect. I love the weight that it gives…such a good balance to the stone. I’m looking forward to the rest of your holiday inspirations.
Haha very true! Thanks so much!
Beautiful Kelly! I love how you are neat & clean with your decor. Less is more as they say! Also love Charlie’s leg kick out action. ;-) thx for sharing. Have a blessed day!
He is too funny he always sits like that ha!
Looks lovely. Baby steps for me .. just purchased and placed a pillow “sweater weather”. Btw wondering where the log holder was purchased from.
The log holder was from Pottery Barn but it’s been discontinued unfortunately.
I’ve followed your blog for a few months now but haven’t commented. I must today by simply saying: Stunning!
Thanks so much for following along Laurie!
This is the perfect mantle! I love the asymmetrical look with the bells! Perfection!
Oh thanks so much!
Gorgeous – as always!!!!
Thank you Jane!