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Winter White Christmas Mantel

November 30, 2012  Mantels | Uncategorized

 

Christmas Mantel Decorating

In the house upon the hill
Hanging on the window sill
Was a little Christmas stocking with a hole in the toe
And when Santa came to call
At the house upon the hill
He saw the Christmas stocking hanging in the candle glow.

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Christmas Mantel decorating

Santa chuckled to himself
As he walked across the floor
To the little Christmas stocking with a hole in the toe
And he saw a note was pinned
The the place where it was torn
He read the note then turned his head so teardrops would not show

Christmas Mantel Decorating Ideas

decorating Christmas mantel

The note said, “Santa I am just a little boy
And I have everything that could bring me yuletide joy
When you fill my stocking, if it should overflow
I won’t mind if something pushes through the hole in the toe.”

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Christmas Mantel Decorating

Santa went back to his sled
And he loaded up his pack
Then he went back down the chimney and his heart was oh so glad
And he filled the stocking until no more he could pack
‘Cause the note said, “Please, dear Santa
Could you make the gifts for mom & dad?”

lyrics from The Little Christmas Stocking with a Hole in the Toe

 

Make my Snowy Mason Jar Candles – they’re a cinch!

I’m really dreaming of a white Christmas – have you seen my Mason Jar White Kitchen Christmas Tree?

 

Check out my entire Holiday House Tour – tons of pics and every room decked from halls, to mantel, to trees, to …

 

You’re invited to the 2012 Virtual Holiday House Walk – 20 fabulously decorated holiday house tours from the comfort of your own home.

I’ll be showing off my decked halls (and the rest of my house!) on Tuesday, December 4.

Thanks to my friend Jennifer Rizzo for organizing such a festive event.

Christmas Decorating Ideas

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  1. christy @ our southern home

    November 30, 2012 at 6:02 am

    Kelly, I just love your mantle! The wreath and stocking are the perfect addition!! Christy 🙂

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  2. [email protected] This Top That

    November 30, 2012 at 6:11 am

    pretty mantel Kelly. How in the world is santa gonna get into your stocking though!

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  3. Jane

    November 30, 2012 at 6:57 am

    Your mantel is beautiful! I really love the wreath…it’s stunning!

    XO,
    Jane

    Reply
  4. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

    November 30, 2012 at 7:12 am

    I love those mercury glass tree thingys! Well, love the whole mantel actually … but those caught my eye. Perfect arrangement my friend.

    And can’t wait for the home walk … fun idea!!

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  5. Kim

    November 30, 2012 at 7:38 am

    OH, I love all of this especially the vintage stocking forms. Cute cute.

    Reply
  6. Rondell

    November 30, 2012 at 7:41 am

    I have one of those wood stockings, I love how you have them all on the mantle hanging together!

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  7. Keeping it Cozy

    November 30, 2012 at 8:28 am

    Kelly, your mantel is GORGEOUS! Love the wood stockings and I’m going to go check out the mason jar candles.

    Reply
  8. cassie

    November 30, 2012 at 8:44 am

    it looks beautiful!!!!!! you have outdone yourself on this one- pinning! 🙂

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  9. Carla Stanley

    November 30, 2012 at 8:48 am

    Love the antler laying on the floor in front of the fire like a piece of bleached driftwood. Also like the balance with the white snowflakes above. I appreciate the “sandwich” of nature, glitz and primitive and nature again. Once again, you inspire me.

    Reply
  10. [email protected] Clutter

    November 30, 2012 at 8:50 am

    Love the wood stockings, and all the silver and white on your mantel!

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  11. Heidi @ Decor & More

    November 30, 2012 at 8:56 am

    Aw, that is the sweetest story ever… beautiful mantel, Kelly. LOVE!!
    xo Heidi

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  12. [email protected]

    November 30, 2012 at 8:59 am

    Your mantel is lovely, you clever girl!

    Reply
  13. Bliss

    November 30, 2012 at 9:05 am

    Ok, that’s a cute post. My fav is the wood stockings.
    Bliss

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  14. Doreen @ Hymns and Verses

    November 30, 2012 at 9:12 am

    Loved the story along with your beautiful mantel! Did you make the stocking forms or are they vintage? They are the perfect touch!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      November 30, 2012 at 9:16 am

      Hi Doreen – they are antique stocking stretchers and I bought them at Brimfield!

      Reply
  15. Mary Alice Patterson

    November 30, 2012 at 9:19 am

    Your mantel is wonderful, and I love the wooden stocking stretchers hanging below! Such sweet lyrics to go with it.
    Mary Alice

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  16. Angie

    November 30, 2012 at 9:32 am

    Really pretty. I love the stockings.
    -Ang

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  17. findinghomeonline

    November 30, 2012 at 9:44 am

    Super pretty Kelly – well done! Take care, Laura

    Reply
  18. Jacque @theDIYvillage

    November 30, 2012 at 9:45 am

    Can you come decorate my house this year? East TN is lovely this time of year!

    Reply
  19. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline

    November 30, 2012 at 9:55 am

    gorgeous Kelly! So classic and elegant!

    Reply
  20. Michelle @ Sweet Something Design

    November 30, 2012 at 10:02 am

    Beautiful mantel! I can’t get over the ‘stockings’, they look fantastic!

    Reply
  21. Thistle

    November 30, 2012 at 10:51 am

    I think this is my favorite post of yours….ever….well except for that plate 🙂

    Love everything about this….the stockings…..the mantel!

    Love it 🙂

    🙂 me

    Reply
  22. Tonya

    November 30, 2012 at 11:05 am

    Love how your used your “stockings”. Your mantel/fireplace is stunning.

    Reply
  23. The Summer Kitchen Girls

    November 30, 2012 at 11:52 am

    Adorable…love your “stockings” and the stocking story…perfect! Thanks for getting us in the mood to decorate 🙂

    Reply
  24. Maureen

    November 30, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    What a sweet post and a beautiful mantel!

    Reply
  25. Shannon

    November 30, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    Very pretty, Kelly–I love the mix of colors and textures!

    Reply
  26. K @ Shift Ctrl ART

    November 30, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    Those stockings are absolutely terrific! Love this whole look!

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  27. [email protected]

    November 30, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    Kelly…I was wondering what you were going to do with those great stocking forms you found at Brimfield…they look fantastic hung on the mantel!….Beautiful, beautiful mantel…from the wreath to all the the wonderful silver trees!…have a great weekend!!! and so love the story…

    Reply
  28. Anne

    November 30, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    I think it’s awesome! You need more stockings though – get that wood out again!!!!

    Reply
  29. Karen Cooper (@ Dogs Don't Eat Pizza)

    November 30, 2012 at 8:21 pm

    Beautiful mantel! I love the snowflakes on the branches with the white all around – like a winter wonderland. Just gorgeous.

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  30. Fresh

    November 30, 2012 at 9:11 pm

    I love it Kelly! It’s gorgeous 🙂

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  31. Julie

    November 30, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    Those wood stockings are the coolest thing ever!!! You are so clever. LOVE IT!!!

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  32. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads

    November 30, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    Kelly, I love those vintage wooden stockings! They are so unique and now that I’ve seen yours, I will be on the lookout for some. Love, love, love them! And I don’t know that song but the lyrics were really sweet!

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  33. Becca

    November 30, 2012 at 9:45 pm

    You never disappoint, Kelly! I love your holiday/winter mantel … it’s just beautiful! I love the branches and the pops of mercury! And, the wooden socks are fabulous!

    Reply
  34. Ann K

    November 30, 2012 at 10:52 pm

    What a great eclectic mix of elegant and rustic!! Very cute!

    Reply
  35. Jennifer Rizzo

    November 30, 2012 at 11:21 pm

    I love your mantel. It looks pretty!

    Reply
  36. Sherry

    December 1, 2012 at 1:06 am

    So elegant and nostalgic at the same time. I can’t decide what I like the most…the wooden stockings, the Mercury glass looking Christmas trees, the antler or the trees flanking the fireplace. Okay, I love ALL OF IT! Bravo Kelly!

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  37. Lindsay Redd

    December 1, 2012 at 2:38 am

    Love the wooden socks, but I’m crazy about the tile on the fireplace! It’s all beautiful!

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  38. Roeshel

    December 1, 2012 at 8:53 am

    You did a beautiful job, Kelly! Love the wooden stockings…and your eclectic mix! Thanks so much for sharing in the holiday highlights party! 🙂
    Have great weekend!

    Reply
  39. Kim @ Sand & Sisal

    December 1, 2012 at 10:20 am

    What a beautiful mantel Kelly! Everything you do is always so pretty and you have such nice photography! Thank you so much for linking up to our Countdown to Winter Party!

    Reply
  40. Shannon Fox

    December 1, 2012 at 10:21 am

    And a beautiful, frosty white mantel it is Kelly! It’s looking lovely. The roaring fire look very inviting too 🙂

    Reply
  41. Ali

    December 1, 2012 at 11:47 am

    SO SO pretty! I loooove those wooden stockings!

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  42. Bonnie @ Uncommon

    December 1, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    beautiful Kelly!! Love the stockings!!

    Reply
  43. kelly

    December 1, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    I just adore your mantel! It reminds me of the one featured in Country Living last year. They used those wooden sock forms as stand in stockings. So cute!! You were lucky to find those. I haven’t seen those anywhere.

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  44. Cindy

    December 1, 2012 at 8:30 pm

    Adorable stockings! Love your mantel.

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  45. [email protected]

    December 1, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    Oh I love your mantel! Such a winter wonderland! I love the large vases with the sticks inside them! So pretty!

    Reply
  46. Kim Hites

    December 1, 2012 at 9:11 pm

    Simply stunning!

    Reply
  47. jillflory

    December 1, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    Lovely poem and I LOVE your stocking stretchers! I have been on the lookout for some of those since seeing this very idea last year. Was it your blog I saw it on or were you featured in a magazine? I was thinking I saw it in a Christmas mag last year.

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  48. Grace @ sense and simplicity

    December 1, 2012 at 11:41 pm

    So pretty – love the white and sparkle of the Christmas trees and the sock forms.

    Reply
  49. sandy

    December 2, 2012 at 5:29 am

    As simple as your wooden stockings are, I just love them!
    Such a cute idea.
    Beautiful festive decorating.
    Sandy

    Reply
  50. Ruth Macotela

    December 2, 2012 at 10:21 am

    I adore your mantel decoration, but my favorite part is the wooden stocking. So original!

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  51. andrea

    December 2, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    love it all, but especially the ‘stockings’ =)

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  52. Pamela Gordon

    December 2, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    Wow. This is so beautiful. I love that you used the old wooden stocking stretchers hung from the mantel. Pamela

    Reply
  53. Erika

    December 2, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    I absolutely love this look. First time stopping by your blog, and I can’t wait to read (and see) more!!

    Reply
  54. Laurie @ Gallamore West

    December 3, 2012 at 12:58 am

    I LOVE your mantel decorations!! Your fireplace is gorgeous, and those stocking stretchers are fabulous!!
    xoxo,
    Laurie @ Gallamore West

    Reply
  55. the cape on the corner

    December 3, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    i just love this.

    Reply
  56. Janis Steward

    December 3, 2012 at 2:20 pm

    I am crazy in love with those stockings!!! Your entire mantle is gorgeous! Great job!!!

    Reply
  57. Vanessa

    December 3, 2012 at 11:26 pm

    Kelly this is so amazing!! The stockings are beyond genius and your creativity blows me away my friend. Well done!!! 🙂
    Vanessa

    Reply
  58. Sue

    December 4, 2012 at 9:10 am

    I absolutely love how you used the wooden stockings! The simplicity of the fireplace and the mantel is just beautiful. I have never heard that song, either~ precious….

    Reply
  59. debra

    December 4, 2012 at 11:45 am

    Looks like a good old fashioned christmas : )

    Reply
  60. Ashley Urke | Domestic Fashionista

    December 11, 2012 at 9:43 am

    This is just darling! A vintage girl after my own heart! I am dying over those socks! How cute are those! And the touches of red in your pillows add just a tad of lovely color! Visiting via Rhoda’s!

    Reply
  61. Stacey

    December 15, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    LOVE. Just LOVE.
    Thanks for linking up to the Christmas Mantel Linky Party at Embracing Change!
    Stacey

    Reply
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  63. Emily Conner

    November 24, 2021 at 6:17 am

    This looks really amazing!!!

    Reply

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