I guess it's about time I finally get some Christmas up on the blog, huh? It's been harder & harder lately to get any free time to blog which has made me feel pretty lame lately.
But here I am!
I was super excited about decorating for Christmas this year since last year was a 'just get up what you can' type of year since we had just moved in!I had time to actually plan out what I wanted this year.
I won't keep you in suspense for long, lovelies. Here's my simple but pretty Christmas mantle this year:
I always love having a large centerpiece for most of my mantles and this year was no different.
I knew right away the shape I wanted but couldn't decide for the life of me what quote or image I wanted to put on it.
Then I stumbled upon this image on an amazing Instagram page I happened to stumble upon (thanks Pinterest!) and knew it was the perfect lettering for my sign.
(Image via Louie Dahlquist, on Instagram here)
I asked his permission to use the design for tracing onto my sign & he graciously said yes!
It was PERFECT.
The sign was made from reclaimed barn wood from my sister's house- we have a whole stockpile of awesome wood & I'm in heaven
I created the shape onto paper to make a template for hubby to cut it out.
We left the old barn hinges on the bottom because…how could you not?
After creating the sign, I gave it a nice coat of a bright red I had on hand, then brushed some black & white paints into it for a more worn & layered look.
Then I used the hand-lettered design, blew it up & handpainted it onto the sign.
Gorgeous, right?
I've had the DIY fabric trees for several years now & they're still holding up great!
They were perfect for flanking either side of the sign.
The stockings & garland were all DIY projects from a few years ago now too.
I still love our simple burlap stockings!!
One of my favorite simple additions this year was filling a tray that I created from an old cabinet door & scrap wood with heaps of gold & red ornament balls.
The tray was built for the dining table but was exactly the right length to fill up the coffee table. The gold ornament balls were under $8 for all of them at a local discount store. The gold lantern came from the same discount store for $10. Gotta love simple & cheap
The “Merry Merry” Burlap pillow is a DIY pillow cover I created from a Christmas sack that one of my gifts came wrapped in last year.
Perfect for lounging fireside.
Although pictures were few & far between this year, I snapped a couple of the front foyer just to share with you.
It's the world's hardest place to get a good picture but I just love all the aquas & reds together!!
The red burlap wreath is my most favorite DIY project this Christmas (besides the mantle sign!) and is so easy to do!
I love how full & colorful it is. I added a birch deer head that I bought from our local Holiday House this year.
I love Christmas decor with all its sparkling lights & pretty colors- snuggling up on the couch with the Christmas lights on & a cup of hot tea is my all-time favorite feeling!
I hope you are having a magical Christmas holiday season!
Details for all the pictures above are found below if you're curious
Merry Christmas friends!
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Item Sources:
(Living Room)
O Holy Night Sign: DIY by me, hand lettering design here
Fabric Trees/Wooden Snowflake: DIY by me
Gold Snowflake on stand: Hobby Lobby
Stockings: Kohls, embroidered by me
Garland: DIY
Coffee Table Tray: DIY
Gold Ornament Balls: Target
Lantern: Target
Coffee Table: DIY
(Foyer)
Twas the Night Before Christmas Sign: Holiday House purchase
Fabric Trees: DIY
Wooden Tree: TJ Maxx
Gold Votives: Dollar Store
Aqua Mirror: Thrifted and repainted
Red Burlap Wreath: DIY
Merry & Bright Sign: DIY
Wood Octagon Mirror: Target
Golden Reindeer: Hobby Lobby
Wooden Snowflake/Baby It's Cold Outside Mirror: DIY
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