My Tinsel in a Tangle Christmas Home Tour
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Time for my annual Christmas home tour. Can you believe this is my 14th Christmas tour here on my blog?! This year, I channeled visions of old-fashioned Christmases past to create a magical winter wonderland that sparkles and shines. Of course, no Kelly Elko Christmas would be complete without some vintage magic, whimsy, and a unique wreath I created that’s the centerpiece of my mantel. Welcome to my Tinsel in a Tangle Christmas Home Tour!
Merry Christmas and come on in … I created this short little video tour below.
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I have fun coming up with completely new looks for my Christmas mantel every year. This year, I got my tinsel in a tangle and created a wreath dripping in strands of silver tinsel. It sparkles magically at night against the twinkling lights.
I love the way it pops against my huge antique chalkboard found for free at a garage sale years ago.
This year, I used mostly what I had and only bought a few things including these adorable light up paper houses.
I shared these little houses a couple of months ago knowing they would sell out and sure enough, all of them have except for the blue house which you can buy here for only $5!
I’ve had this trio of deer for years and thought their pastel colors coordinated perfectly with the little houses on the mantel.
See the creative way I styled these deer a few years ago HERE.
It’s all about the bling with these mercury glass snowmen.
Sushi loves the mantel and her new sweater!
I tried something different this year … a tinsel covered tree. This picture does not do the tree justice so be sure to watch the video tour in this post to see how stunning it truly is.
I plan to add our family decorations this weekend with my girls but for now, the simplicity of the tinsel is so much fun.
See More Tinsel Covered Trees Here
My Magic Mushroom Tree was so fun to create! I found a box of tiny vintage mushrooms a couple of years ago and paired them with new mushroom ornaments to create a tree perfect for a trio of little elves to sit under.
A trio of vintage elves seek shade under the toadstools.
I can’t say enough good things about my pair of brand new Christmas trees!
They are so lifelike and the airy branches mean lots of space to hang my prized vintage ornament collection.
I have a thing for little Christmas houses so I had to scoop up these up and make them the centerpiece of my table (found at Target but not available online).
I love using dishtowels as napkins and these are from a few years ago and I always include my festive faux cedar placemats.
You better watch out because Santa Claus has come to town!
My Santa mug collection was meant to be shown off on my huge bottle drying rack!
Similar Bottle Drying Rack Here
My prized Holt Howard Santa pitcher mixes with vintage and new Santa mugs.
Creative Santa Mug Displays Here
Why is it that the older Santas are so scary?!
I love being able to see all of my vintage Shiny Brites in one spot!
I hope you enjoyed my Tinsel in a Tangle Christmas Home Tour (and Sushi’s new Christmas sweater)!
Wishing a very Merry Christmas to you and your family!
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Your mantel is stunning! I just love the layering of the tinsel over a lighted wreath…so original Kelly! From the wreath down to those sparkling snowmen, I think this one is my favorite…hands down! 😉
Oh wow you made my day Donna! I had fun making that wreath and doing something a little different! Merry Christmas!
You have created a perfect Christmas atmosphere. The wonder and beauty that makes us smile at Christmas time. I love the sparkle of all the tinsel, and I could tell how excited Sushi was. Thanks for sharing and have a very Merry Christmas.
I am glad you noticed the excitement in Sushi’s eyes Marlene! She tries to play it cool but we know the truth – she loves Christmas and her new sweater!
Aww…Love the sweater. So doggie glamorous! Everything Is lovely.
Sushi sends big Christmas hugs and kisses Jillian!
I love the tree! So simple yet festive. Could you share a link to the tinsel? It looks much more substantial than what I remember from the 80’s. Thanks !
Thank you B! I have a special secret for my tinsel! It isn’t individual strands. I use this tinsel garland and cut pieces off and hang theem over the branches. This is what I used: https://bit.ly/4gyMG0b One package was enough for my tree and wreath.
Arriving Sunday. Thanks so much, Kelly!
Great!
Love your Christmas everything!
Merry Christmas Lana!
There’s so much I love! The elf by the tree is adorable! I love the mushroom tree and Sushi looks just precious! Merry Christmas to you and your family Kelly!
Merry Christmas Lisa – thanks for being one of my biggest supporters!
You’re welcome 😊