A Fireplace Mantel for Winter

I can’t help myself. I love to decorate for the seasons. I find myself wanting mostly white for Winter and the month of January. I think it helps brighten my mood and I don’t focus so much on the dreary weather outside. Luckily I just happen to have a few snowmen, snowflakes and white and silver accessories laying around. Okay, they’re not actually laying around, they’re really in totes marked Winter. I haven’t put them all out yet , but I thought I’d start with showing you my fireplace mantel. Ahhh, so white and cheery.

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I bought these snowflake tea light holders for 80% off at Hobby Lobby. Which means I spent a whopping $1.80 for each one. They look kind of silver in the picture but they’re really brown.

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I think snowflakes should be white not brown, so I painted them heirloom white. I like them much better and they match the sleigh now.

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I’ve had the sleigh for years and love it. All the faux mercury glass was at Hobby Lobby for 80% off also. They were such a deal that I couldn’t pass them up, plus they’re just beautiful.

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I’ve had the wreath for years. Chunks of glitter are starting to fall off of it because it’s so old but I love how it looks over the fireplace. Don’t worry, the picture of Christ is still in the living room, I just moved him to a different wall.

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Remember, these letter cards I bought at Joann’s and used to spell out Give Thanks? They’re back, spelling Winter now.  I love that I can keep reusing them. Just slide the cards between the binding tape and use clothespins to hold them in place.

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Ta-Da! That’s the mantel. There’s more Winter decor coming tomorrow.

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  • heidi @ wonder woman wannabe January 4, 2010, 9:40 pm

    Looks great! Love the banner!

  • Someday Crafts January 4, 2010, 11:18 pm

    I love those snowflakes! Wish I could find two for $1.80!!!

  • Treasia Stepp January 5, 2010, 3:51 am

    A very pretty winter mantle. I love those snowflakes and Hobby Lobby is my favorite store on earth. I could get lost in there for hours. LOL.

  • Kimm at Reinvented January 5, 2010, 7:13 am

    Fabulous! I love the garland, and those metal snowflake tea light holders are really cool, especially with a coat of my favorite color! Thanks for linking up your great ideas Leanne.

  • Beth Grasteit January 5, 2010, 8:57 am

    It’s fun how you’re not afraid to alter something you just bought. I’ve painted frames lots of colors, but objects are a fun idea. The snowflakes look great! I am excited about your class tonight!

  • Kara January 5, 2010, 9:20 am

    It looks just beautiful!! Love those snowflake tealights, and I agree with you, they look much better white. 🙂

  • Connie January 5, 2010, 9:27 am

    You are so right, snowflakes should be white (or heirloom white in you case). Those turned out beautiful. So wish we had a Hobby Lobby in our neck of the woods, so jealous.

  • Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions January 5, 2010, 11:53 am

    Great price! I like them much better white, too!

  • Mandi January 5, 2010, 5:34 pm

    How pretty! I’m still taking down my Christmas decor. Maybe just maybe I may leave a few things up now. I’m so inpsired!

  • Dawn January 5, 2010, 10:30 pm

    Wow, what an amazing transformation with the snow flakes, very nice! The mantle looks perfect!!

  • Steffany January 6, 2010, 10:54 am

    I love everything, what a fabulous idea to re-use the letters with the binding tape.

    I love your blog.

  • Heidi January 7, 2010, 12:41 pm

    Your mantel looks great, I like the soothing white – it’s clean and fresh and still wintery. I am looking forward to redecorating for winter once we finally finish getting everything Christmasy out of the house. I agree that it feels good to start the new year with a fresh new look!
    Stop by and say hello sometime!
    XO
    Heidi – Heart and Home

  • Angie @ The Shabby Chic Cottage January 7, 2010, 3:18 pm

    Great job! Thanks for posting! I love winter white!

  • gail January 7, 2010, 6:25 pm

    I love the look of your mantel, even though we got snow today and it is very cold! 🙂
    Spring is my favorite time of year…. patiently waiting.

    gail

  • Liz@HoosierHomemade January 7, 2010, 7:38 pm

    Love it! Beautiful! I included your post on my Friday Favorites list!
    ~Liz

  • Beth@The Stories of A to Z January 8, 2010, 8:30 am

    I love it! I’m especially in love with your little winter banner. So cute. Thanks for linking up to my party!

  • Jen January 8, 2010, 9:58 am

    Really simple & fresh. Love it!

  • Cha Cha January 8, 2010, 2:29 pm

    Just like everything you do, I love this. The snow flakes are just amazing, I need to find some. Thanks for sharing.
    Cha Cha

  • jenjen January 8, 2010, 4:09 pm

    I love your mantle. So pretty and I love the banner too. Adorable!

    XOOX
    Jen

  • pj January 8, 2010, 5:16 pm

    looks gorgeous… i love everything about it!

  • Carmen January 8, 2010, 5:30 pm

    Very pretty! I like the letter cards. Neat idea.

  • Yvette January 8, 2010, 6:02 pm

    Wonderufl!! I am going to JoAnn’s and look for these letters! So cute!

  • Linda January 9, 2010, 6:46 am

    LOVE this mantel! The colors are perfect, and I love the banner! Also like the symmetry–it’s very appealing to the eye. thanks for sharing!!

  • Carey January 9, 2010, 12:42 pm

    Love the snowflakes great idea to paint them and what a bargain!

    Carey

  • Funky Junk Interiors January 9, 2010, 12:54 pm

    Boy those white snowflakes were meant to look just like that! They really pop off your wall. Pretty mantel!

    Thanks for linking up to SNS!

    FJ Donna

  • Lynette January 10, 2010, 7:29 pm

    How pretty and why were they brown to start with – I think your color choice was a great improvement!

    Your entire mantel looks great – love the banner!

  • The Tablescaper January 10, 2010, 8:28 pm

    Looks great! Fresh and wintery.

    – The Tablescaper

  • Lana Austin January 10, 2010, 10:35 pm

    Wonderful! I think it’s wonderful to utilize the same pieces in myriad ways!
    Hugs, Lana Austin

  • Cheri Peoples January 10, 2010, 11:29 pm

    Very pretty.

    This post wasn’t working properly but I fixed it. I just noticed you don’;t have its so very cheri listed–I just need to get you to add it

    thanks
    Cheri

  • kathysue January 11, 2010, 8:34 am

    Love your wintry mantle it looks great and how fun for all that visit your home to see the new changes you make. Great Job! Kathysue

  • Shannon January 11, 2010, 11:19 am

    I really like the tealight snow flakes! I like them painted better… I’m with you.. snowflakes need to be white, not brown 🙂
    I’m always interested to see how others decorate their mantles. Mine always seems to be in limbo.

  • pk @ Room Remix January 11, 2010, 12:19 pm

    You’re right. Snowflakes should be white! 🙂 Your mantle looks really cute.

  • julie January 11, 2010, 1:57 pm

    very cute! i am lovin those letters! great job!

  • Roeshel @ The DIY Show Off January 11, 2010, 2:06 pm

    I love it! Perfect for winter and what a great deal. I love your fireplace mantel. Great job!

    Thanks for linking up to the DIY Show & Tell!

    ~Roeshel

  • Donnamarie January 11, 2010, 2:08 pm

    I love your mantle. I googled Mantle winter decorations and your site did not come up.In fact, there were very few ideas. I am so glad I found this from another blog site with mantle ideas. I have marked this site as one of my favorites. Thank you for sharing your ideas. Your mantle is beautiful. Wish we had a Hobby Lobby here in Sacramento.

  • Someday Crafts January 11, 2010, 8:18 pm

    Thanks for linking up! YOu have such a great style for decorating!

  • Deborah January 11, 2010, 9:02 pm

    I love your mantle, especially the banner! I enjoyed looking through your blog this evening and will be returning.

  • Veronica April 7, 2010, 5:51 pm

    I love this mantle.

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