Creating a mantle display for winter is easy!
Follow this formula to create your own display by using the things you already own!
1. Place a trio of candles in the center of your mantle. Choose taper candles( try a group of 5 if you use these) or pillar candles. Any color candle will work as long as the candles coordinate with the other items on your mantle. Any type of candle holder is great, too. I had these glass candle holders in my master bedroom and chose these for for their cool, icy appearance.
2. Set a glass jar on one end. Add faux snow and a pine cone to it. Shop your home for any glass vessel. To add height to a short glass jar, place it on some hard bound books or a cake pedestal.
If you don't have a pine cone, any bit of nature will work. Consider a small twig, evergreen branch, some fall leaves or a poinsettia flower.
3. Bring in a small garden statue or other garden ornament. I like this angel statue, it's made of a light weight resin and it's very peaceful to look at!
4. Add garland to the front of your mantle. I wanted a fresh approach to the traditional evergreen pine garland, so I chose this eucalyptus garland. There are 2 stands draped together here and I found them at Hobby Lobby. However, if you have pine garlands, use them!
5. Add an element of surprise. Did you notice the white dove in the garland? I like to have fun when I decorate so I always try to incorporate a small, unexpected item, color or texture.
1. Place a trio of candles in the center of your mantle. Choose taper candles( try a group of 5 if you use these) or pillar candles. Any color candle will work as long as the candles coordinate with the other items on your mantle. Any type of candle holder is great, too. I had these glass candle holders in my master bedroom and chose these for for their cool, icy appearance.
2. Set a glass jar on one end. Add faux snow and a pine cone to it. Shop your home for any glass vessel. To add height to a short glass jar, place it on some hard bound books or a cake pedestal.
If you don't have a pine cone, any bit of nature will work. Consider a small twig, evergreen branch, some fall leaves or a poinsettia flower.
3. Bring in a small garden statue or other garden ornament. I like this angel statue, it's made of a light weight resin and it's very peaceful to look at!
4. Add garland to the front of your mantle. I wanted a fresh approach to the traditional evergreen pine garland, so I chose this eucalyptus garland. There are 2 stands draped together here and I found them at Hobby Lobby. However, if you have pine garlands, use them!
5. Add an element of surprise. Did you notice the white dove in the garland? I like to have fun when I decorate so I always try to incorporate a small, unexpected item, color or texture.
Have fun creating your wintry mantle display!
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