What is the very first thing you decorate for Christmas? Your front door? Your tree? Your kitchen? I decorate my mantel first. It’s sets the mood and theme for the rest of my home. This year I am taking a very soft, neutral, organic take on Christmas. My theme ALL IS CALM ALL IS BRIGHT, taken from my favorite Christmas carol Silent Night is brought to life on the mantel and looks like a quiet walk in the woods.
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Please see the list of great bloggers who are participating at the bottom this post! A big thank you to Sonya from AT HOME WITH THE BARKERS and Melissa from DAISY MAE BELLE for putting this great Christmas Tour together!!!
The clock came off the mantel, but the chippy shutters stayed. In place of the clock I added a very old, chippy 9 pane window. It has been sitting in my basement for years with it’s original goo and grime and dirt crusted all over it. After a good window cleaning and a little dusting up on the mantel it went. I’m thinking it might stay on the mantel for a while. I love the soft look!
I used neutral colored snowy trees and tall sugar pine cones standing on end in white bowls. A big galvanized metal box with a chalkboard front says, “All Is Calm All Is Bright” is filled with all things nature… deer sheds, pinecones, greens, willow balls and feathers.
A tree is perched on a little black bench along with a big sugar pinecone!
My mantel will evolve this year, so look for more posts!
Please visit my blogging buddies and see their beautiful mantel designs!
Monday Nov 10:
AT HOME WITH THE BARKERS
DAISY MAE BELLE
ALL THINGS HEART AND HOME
THE WOODGRAIN COTTAGE
STONEGABLE… ME!
ON SUTTON PLACE
Stop back each day as I update the Christmas Mantel post list!
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Heather commented
November 17, 2014 at 10:03 pmI love every inch of your gorgeous mantel my friend! The antlers, the feathers, the pinecones…oh my!! Pinning!
Debbie Howard commented
November 14, 2014 at 1:09 pmYep you are right! The mantel gets it first in my house…it just helps me get started and keeps me moving till it’s all done, The tree is last.
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living commented
November 12, 2014 at 10:03 pmSo pretty, Yvonne! I love that feathery wreath.
Kelly commented
November 12, 2014 at 9:51 pmLovely Yvonne! Silent NIght is my favorite! I love your mantel especially the feather wreath.
x
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking commented
November 12, 2014 at 2:57 pmSo beautiful… love those GIANT pinecones! So glad to be on this fun mantel tour with you!
Debbie commented
November 11, 2014 at 10:41 pmBeautiful! love your theme 🙂 Have a great week!
Debbie
Robin commented
November 11, 2014 at 4:09 pmYvonne, as always- you inspire me my friend. Such a gorgeous mantle and a fitting theme ~ xo
Jane commented
November 11, 2014 at 12:26 pmWow! What a beautiful mantle! I love the natural look! It feels so soft and meaningful for this time of year. Thank you for sharing your talent! Can you please tell me where to find some antlers? I have been looking for months but New Orleans is not over run with deer.
Suzie commented
November 11, 2014 at 1:58 amI look forward to reading your blog each day. You are so gifted and talented and I love everything you do! I was wondering if you could say where you found the precious little stool and the chalkboard box? My sister lives near Lancaster and I just love the shops they have in your area. It is harder to find these things in my area. Thanks for the help!
Dee commented
November 11, 2014 at 12:49 amNo mention about the fabulous feather wreath? Did you make it? Where did you buy it? It’s the statement piece.
StoneGable commented
November 11, 2014 at 8:50 amHi Dee, I got the wreath at Luckett’s. A vintage country store in Leesburg, Va.
Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads commented
November 10, 2014 at 10:00 pmYvonne, what a beautiful mantel display you’ve created! I love your theme so clearly stated on your chalkboard box! I have some shutters on my mantel but they’re not as chippy as yours so I think I’ll remedy that tomorrow!
Vanessa commented
November 10, 2014 at 8:14 pmIt’s just beautiful Yvonne!! I love the color palette and that wreath is amazing. I start with my mantels too so we are kindred spirits in yet another area my friend! Blessings to you,
Vanessa
Linda @ A Toile Tale commented
November 10, 2014 at 3:26 pmYvonne – I am not generally a fan of overly done up mantles with screaming themes, but for Christmas, the theme is so obvious and uplifting, that I think it’s the time to do it up! This is stunning! How very lovely to see such restraint in color and I think your choice of materials are spot on. Thank you for this inspiration for the most holy time of the year.
Linda @ A Toile Tale
connie commented
November 10, 2014 at 12:50 pmI love the mantel…where did you find the neutral trees? I’m using burlap…this year…the trees and the wreath are pefect!! 🙂
StoneGable commented
November 10, 2014 at 5:10 pmHi Connie, I got the trees at a Country Store called Luckett’s in Leesburg VA.
connie commented
November 10, 2014 at 8:37 pmThanks!! 🙂
connie commented
November 10, 2014 at 12:49 pmI LOVE your style!! I always look forward to your posts and the next season! I was wondering…where did you find your feather wreath?
Thanks!!
StoneGable commented
November 10, 2014 at 5:11 pmThe feather wreath came from Luckett’s. A Country Store in Leesburg, VA.
connie commented
November 10, 2014 at 8:37 pmThanks!!
Kathy commented
November 10, 2014 at 12:44 pmLove the mantel!
Kathleen commented
November 10, 2014 at 11:04 amLovely, Yvonne! Our mantel hosts the reason for the season, the Nativity. If I don’t put it there, it just doesn’t seem right! I display several, but the mantel is always filled with fresh greens and the Nativity set .
Toni commented
November 10, 2014 at 10:56 amLove your theme! Lovely mantle. All you need is a dusting of snow settled in the window panes! Makes me want to grab a cup of hot cocoa!
laura@top this top that commented
November 10, 2014 at 10:39 amall is calm now…let’s hope all season long. beautiful
Shayna @ The Wood Grain Cottage commented
November 10, 2014 at 10:03 amYour mantel is gorgeous! I love the natural touches and the theme you’ve chosen is beautiful! Looking forward to seeing more of your Christmas decorating! 🙂
martina commented
November 10, 2014 at 10:00 amI love this years theme Yvonne…it’s beautiful! Love the old window pane with the feather wreath hanging from it!
Chloe Crabtree commented
November 10, 2014 at 9:53 amOh my! Your mantel is just beautiful. I am particularly into feathers this Fall for some reason, using pheasant feathers in my Fall centerpiece and feathers on my napkins, so I am finding your feather wreath just beautiful. There is something about your feather wreath tying in with your “all is calm” theme. The feathers look so soft, like a baby bird could just nestle down in them and sleep, being calm. Your gold trees add the “all is bright”! I am heading out to check out the rest of the mantels!
Julie {Lilacs & Longhorns} commented
November 10, 2014 at 9:45 amBeautiful as always, Yvonne!! I just love everything you do! 🙂
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life commented
November 10, 2014 at 9:42 amAs always stunning. I love the neutral pallet, so refreshing and the feather wreath is amazing.
Patty @ Creative Ideas ... cottage style commented
November 10, 2014 at 9:40 amVery pretty Yvonne…off to visit some others. Have a great week.
Ashley @ Cherished Bliss commented
November 10, 2014 at 9:30 amWhat a beautiful theme Yvonne! Such a great little reminder during this busy holiday season! Everything you do is just gorgeous and this mantel absolutely beautiful!!
Ann commented
November 10, 2014 at 9:22 amI adore your theme Yvonne…and the pine cones are amazing. Your mantel as a starting point is a brilliant idea…thank you for sharing that!
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way commented
November 10, 2014 at 9:03 amI love the monochromatic look. It all depends on the year — isn’t that funny. Some years I love the Christmas reds and greens and the very traditional and then there is the beauty of soft colors. You’ve done an excellent job, Yvonne. I’m looking forward to the next decoration installment.
Christine commented
November 10, 2014 at 8:24 amBeautiful mantle….love those trees and the color of those shutters!
Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle commented
November 10, 2014 at 8:03 amThis is just BEAUTIFUL! I love those neutral colors! Thanks so much for sharing! Life to the full! Melissa
Shirley@Housepitality Designs commented
November 10, 2014 at 7:40 amI love your Woodland Mantelscape!!!..The colors so serene and the layering perfection. Beautiful, beautiful Yvonne! and love that chalkboard box!
Beemie commented
November 10, 2014 at 7:19 amVery pretty…I have those large pine cones…always love that look.
Sonya~At Home with The Barkers commented
November 10, 2014 at 6:48 amI’m so happy you are joining us on the Mantel tour Yvonne! Your decor is gorgeous and calming! Love the neutral colors. ~Sonya