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My Scandinavian-ish Red and White Mantel

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I love decorating my mantel for the holidays. Last year, my colors were red and turquoise and I went for a whimsical party theme.

This year I thought it would be fun to go with a simpler Scandinavian-ish Red and White theme. I love the Scandinavian aesthetic – clean, simple and pretty. My husband spent two years in Finland and his love of the culture really inspired me.

The first thing I did, was I spray painted a vintage door that I have used over and over for different mantel ideas. I used Apple Red from Valspar. Then I made a little mantel skirt out of some sheer drapery fabric. I traced some plates with a pencil to make scallops and cut them out.

Then I added some white candlesticks from Ikea, along with some various white lanterns and some simple paper trees.

I also made some simple red and white paper chains and draped them across the mantel with some pom pom fringe.

The centerpiece of the mantel is a Winter Ice Skate Wreath. I found some vintage skates and I added some polka dots I cut out with my Silhouette machine. I attached them to the skates. Then I found some classic red and white plaid material and wrapped it around the wreath form and attached the skates to the top by tying the skate laces to the top. And then I tied the wreath to the door with some pom pom ribbon along with some jingle bells.

Another thing I made for this mantel was a smaller version of the advent/card holder ladder that I made last year.

I can’t wait for some holiday cards to arrive so I can hang them up!! (a tutorial on how to make the mini ladder card holder is coming up soon)

Be sure to check out the Amazing Wreaths Pinboard that Beckie and I have created along with Styrofoam Crafts. There are so many amazing wreaths linked up there. TONS of inspiration!!

For great wreath and crafty ideas — follow along with Styrocrafts

on StyroCrafts on Facebook 

 And Crafts ‘n Coffee Blog.

Have you made a wreath for the Holidays??

Leave the link to YOUR wreath in the comments, I would LOVE to add it to the Amazing Wreaths pinboard!! 

xoxo

Have a HAPPY Day!! 

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Comments

  1. Becky says

    My husband is part Finnish, 🙂 I love all the adorable and beautiful decorations that my MIL has at Christmas, you did a wonderful job.

  2. Wendy says

    I just found your blog and I love it! Your mantle is stunning. I love Scandinavian style too!
    My favorite part is your paper chain with all the different papers, where on earth did you find such darling prints?

  6. Kara says

    Love your mantel Jen! So clever to add vinyl polka dots to the skates. Oh and I love that snowflake pillow in the foreground too. Very pretty!

    • Jen says

      Hi Kara!!

      Thanks so much!! Those skates make me happy 🙂

      I hope things are going well for you. Merry Christmas my friend!!

      xoxo

  10. kami says

    I love it all, Jen! I love the polka dots on the ice skates, so fun! It’s funny, because I remember at CHA last year you saying polkadots being a big trend this year, and you were right! You are always right. 🙂 Loved last night. So fun to be with you. <3

    • Jen says

      haha!! I don’t know what I’m talking about. But I do love polka dots. And I LOVE your skate wreath Kami!! So cute and so funny that we were both thinking of vintage skates. I love that!!

      Love you my friend!!

      xxox

    • Jen says

      Oh my goodness KP — that means so much to me. Thank you!!! I just love the simple and beautiful Scandinavian decor. Thanks for the comment my friend!

      xoxo

  12. Chessa says

    Adorable! I must go out and find a vintage ladder like that! Too cute! I’m Swedish and we celebrate that at Christmas-time, I think you nailed the decor on your mantle!

    • Jen says

      Thanks so much Chessa!! That really means so much to me. I just love the scandinavian aesthetic!!

      Happy Holidays!!

      xoxo

  19. Destri {The Mother Huddle} says

    Jen, I always love seeing what you come up with. I think a day wandering through your home would be a blast :). It just looks like such a happy place! Love love the new mantel. Pinned for our audience and I am including it in our newsletter today – they’ll love it!

    • Jen says

      Thanks Mindi!! I was a little nervous spray painting it, but I really love it. And I figure I can use it for Valentine’s Day too ha 🙂

      xoxoxoxo

    • tatertotsandjello says

      Thanks Kellie!! Yes, I got another slipcover. This one is grey. I thought it would be fun to have another one so I could switch them out. I haven’t blogged about it yet though haha! I need to do that 🙂

      xoxoxoxo

    • Jen says

      Your wreath is so pretty Maria!! I pinned it. I love the contrast between the thumbtacks and book pages. Awesome!!

      xxxo

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