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Home » christmas » It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — My Blue and Silver Christmas Mantel!!

christmas, decorating, holiday, my home · December 1, 2010

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — My Blue and Silver Christmas Mantel!!

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Blue and Silver Christmas Mantel
I finally got my Living Room Christmas Mantel Done! I don’t know why it took me so long. I get all of those Christmas boxes out and get overwhelmed – lol. I decided not to put up my living room tree this year, so I used the ornaments I usually put on the tree on my mantel! 

I didn’t buy anything new except for some darling .99 cent faux Mercury Glass Votives from Target!! Aren’t they the cutest???

I arranged the ornaments in a ball by connecting the hooks together.
 

I also took a frame I got for $1 this summer at a garage sale, spray painted it blue and put made a littleornament wreath to fit inside of it. I love it laying on my big mirror above my fireplace.


I also made a Ruffle Tree. I just adore it. I put it on a glass Dollar Store candlestick on my living room coffee table. I found some little finials at Hobby Lobby and put one on top. So cute!
 And I took that wooden platter I bought at Pier1 and put this cute Santa vinyl on it. I got the vinyl from the adorable Shelley from House of Smith’s Wonderfully Wordy shop!
And at night the candles are so festive. I just love candles at Christmas!!!
I’m linking this up to the Super Festive Mantel Party over at The Lettered Cottage!
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I am so excited to see all of the mantels!!
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  1. Carmie of the Single Nester says

    December 15, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    I used the same colors this year for my non-Christmas Christmas. Lovely!

  2. Jennifer says

    December 12, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    Simply BEAUTIFUL!
    http://alwaysinwonder.com

  3. Lisas Creative Home says

    December 11, 2010 at 9:33 PM

    Your mantel is just gorgeous! I love the colors and its amazing when its lit up. I am having a Holiday Home Tour Link Party and would love for you to stop by!

  4. A Delightful Design says

    December 11, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    Birds? Feathers? Turquoise and Silver? All of my favorites in one place! Thanks for sharing,
    abby

  5. TheSmithHotel says

    December 11, 2010 at 12:39 AM

    Love, love, love it all! Thanks for sharing!
    Jody

  6. Ann says

    December 10, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    I just love the mantel! Love silver and blue.

  7. Katie P says

    December 10, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    I am SO JEALOUS of your $1 frame find! That thing ROCKS!!

    Katie P
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  8. Southern Fried Gal says

    December 10, 2010 at 4:42 AM

    Everything is beautiful. I especially love the ruffle tree and the Santa vinyl. Great ideas!

  9. vanillabeanbaker says

    December 10, 2010 at 4:11 AM

    The blue and silver combination is stunning and your mantle is breathtaking.

  10. netierose says

    December 10, 2010 at 2:46 AM

    Oh how I love blue and silver together. Your mantel ornaments look a lot like the bracelets I made with my Mother's costume jewelry. If you get a chance, check them out!

  11. Lisa says

    December 9, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    This is gorgeous! Loving all the little sprakly pieces that go in to a spectacular display!

  12. melissa * 320 Sycamore says

    December 8, 2010 at 3:45 AM

    Wow, Jen! Pure blue and silver lusciousness. Beautiful!

  13. Faith, Trust, and a Little Pixie Dust says

    December 6, 2010 at 3:26 AM

    Jen, This turned out so fabulous. I love the frame on top of the mirror–very creative!

    Warmly, Michelle

  14. junkgarden says

    December 5, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    Very pretty. I love your version of the ruffle tree!
    Angie

  15. Attempting Aloha says

    December 4, 2010 at 11:29 PM

    So. Stinking. Cute!

    I'm featuring this as Day 11 of my Blue and Silver Christmas. 🙂

    Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka,

    Charlie

  16. *KaTiE* says

    December 4, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    Absolutely love it! Jen, where did you get the silver feathers? I'm thinking they would look awesome in centerpieces for my up-coming wedding! 🙂

  17. Christine Edwards says

    December 4, 2010 at 3:18 AM

    Jen, your mantel looks spectacular! You're decorating in my fav colors. I'm not much into the red and green traditional color palette. This is really stunning.

  18. Sara @ Our Best Bites says

    December 3, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Oh goodness girl, that's gorgeous! Those are all of my favorite colors- I love it!

  19. Natalie@Endless Crafting says

    December 2, 2010 at 10:51 PM

    Great job again! I love the colors and LOVE that ruffle tree. I so need to make one of those! I am thinking a black white polkadot one might be fun!

  20. Jen says

    December 2, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    I love your mantel! I also love how elegant your Christmas decorations look without breaking the bank. What would we do without Target? *Sigh* Will have to check out those votives myself!

  21. Michaela says

    December 2, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    Loving the colors! It really looks beautiful with the glitter and sparkly elements. That ruffle tree is quite cute, too!

  22. MiMi says

    December 2, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    That is GORGEOUS!!! My mom would LOVE it. Those are her favorite Christmas colors.

  23. Lei says

    December 2, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    LOVIN the ruffle tree idea using a candlestick.

  24. Lei says

    December 2, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    I got some of those votives at Target, too! Love 'em!

  25. Susan says

    December 2, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    That is so, so pretty!

  26. Jenglamgirl says

    December 2, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    SERIOUS GORG. love it, and your picture nook below, all fab. XO JEN

  27. Audra says

    December 2, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    That looks amazing great job!!

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  28. Michelle says

    December 2, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    That looks like a picture out of a magazine! So beautiful. Nice work Jen!

  29. Dyche Designs says

    December 2, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    Wow, it looks so beautiful.

  30. Shiori says

    December 2, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    How beautiful! And the nice thing? These are my colors and I can "borrow" ideas from you. Thank you!!!

  31. peasterpeach says

    December 2, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    I love the pops of color with all the silver.

  32. Marie says

    December 2, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    Love your mantle Jen! I did mine the other day. It's all done in silver and whites. I have never had a mantle before so was quite excited to decorate ours this year! xxoo

  33. Kalyber says

    December 2, 2010 at 5:52 AM

    Absolutely wonderful. This reminds me of a dear friend passed away just over a year ago. She used to decorate her mantle with tons of candles in second hand glass ware and silver ornaments. She would have LOVED this. I shared this post on FB so her other friends could see it. Thanks for the memories.

  34. Jesse says

    December 2, 2010 at 5:37 AM

    Girl! Talk about gorgeous! I love everything you have featured here. And that little ruffle tree is too cute! Silver and blue have been my theme for the last 2 years. This year I'm trying to add in some pink.

    goodgirlgoneglad.com

  35. Jayna Rae says

    December 2, 2010 at 5:26 AM

    I still haven't done my mantel yet, but this has inspired me to hop to it.

  36. Kara says

    December 2, 2010 at 5:23 AM

    So beautiful!! I love the colors! I love your ornament wreath hanging from the frame and the cute ruffle tree! Great job!

  37. Denissa says

    December 2, 2010 at 5:12 AM

    BEAU.TIFUL!! I love the elegance yet simplicity of it..

    XOXO
    Btw, just put out my advent calendar, forgot how much I LOVED it:)

  38. Teresa says

    December 2, 2010 at 5:06 AM

    Jen!
    The mantel is a masterpiece!
    Love the silver and blue!
    So elegant!
    And I just adore the painted blue frame with the wreath ball tied with that beautiful satin bowl.
    You home is LOVELY!
    Just like YOU!
    xo

  39. Jennifer @ Studio JRU says

    December 2, 2010 at 4:49 AM

    Wow… what a gorgeous mantle! With the votive candles lit… so, so pretty!!

  40. amberstarr82 says

    December 2, 2010 at 4:31 AM

    Oh my goodness, this looks wonderful! I love the color theme and all the personalization that you did! Great job!

  41. this blessed nest says

    December 2, 2010 at 4:02 AM

    i'm at target all the time. i've missed those votives somehow.

    anyways…;) this is incredibly gorgeous and so beautiful. i love the layers of the framed mirror & then your blue frame. it's so YOU! 😉

    all those gorgeous ornaments on the white mantel is just stunning.

    i love your ruffle tree too.

    kellie

  42. Beverly @ FlamingoToes.com says

    December 2, 2010 at 3:45 AM

    You mantel is just beautiful!! I love it. 😉 I'm still working on mine – but yours is certainly inspiring!!

  43. Jenny says

    December 2, 2010 at 3:39 AM

    Oh so pretty! I love it all!

  44. InMyOwnStyle says

    December 2, 2010 at 3:30 AM

    Hi Jen-

    Ohhhh it looks so pretty, especially in the night shot with the candles lit – it glows – so warm, inviting, and festive.
    My best- Diane

  45. Michelle @ Sweet Something Design says

    December 2, 2010 at 3:13 AM

    Beautiful Jen! I love the cool tones! I got some of those votive cups last year at Tarjey, they are darling! Great job, I might have to attempt some more ruffles, I'm still scarred from making your ruffle runner! 🙂

  46. Shel at Dreamy Nest says

    December 2, 2010 at 2:22 AM

    Ohh – all so pretty!!! I've used silver and royal blue for years to decorate, but i love your seafoamy blue. It's gorgeous!
    I am seriously coveting your Target find! .99 cents?! Love them!

  47. Katie's Nesting Spot says

    December 2, 2010 at 2:13 AM

    This is just gorgeous! I've always loved blue and silver for Christmas decorations.

  48. Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says

    December 2, 2010 at 2:00 AM

    Its gorgeous! I love the color scheme. The silver feathers are to die for. Such a great accent! And I'm loving the double frame for the wreath. Very, very pretty!

  49. Carolynn says

    December 2, 2010 at 1:40 AM

    Love your holiday mantel! The ruffle tree is so fun! The blue and silver color theme is beautiful. I love the Target votives too, I grabbed the last ones at our store :)!

    Thanks for always being so creative!
    Carolynn:)

  50. Rhonda says

    December 2, 2010 at 1:36 AM

    So gorgeous! I love birds and feathers!! I'm waiting on picking up some free greenary before I do mine. Weekends seem to be the time I get anything done anymore.

  51. Lili says

    December 2, 2010 at 1:31 AM

    gorgeous!?!?!?!

  52. Birdie3008 says

    December 2, 2010 at 1:19 AM

    Impressive!! It really looks beautiful and I love how you used nontraditional colors. Time to step up my decorating game!

  53. Olivia says

    December 2, 2010 at 1:14 AM

    So pretty! I love that turquoise frame behind the wreath. It all looks beautiful!

  54. Sue (Someone's Mom) says

    December 2, 2010 at 1:08 AM

    If there was a prize…you'd win! Of course you used my favorite colors and lots of ornaments, I love that! I've never seen a ruffle tree…cute!

  55. MrsJenB says

    December 2, 2010 at 1:06 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous! I love blue and silver together – I think I might dedicate a room to that color scheme next Christmas 🙂

    Yet again you've inspired me!

  56. Randi says

    December 2, 2010 at 12:59 AM

    That is so beautiful. And it made me realize my mantel looks like junk. 🙂 Back to the drawing board tomorrow.

  57. Madigan at madiganmade says

    December 2, 2010 at 12:53 AM

    One word: gorgeous!

  58. Erin @ The Little Apartment says

    December 2, 2010 at 12:51 AM

    So pretty. I love the shot with the ruffle tree in the foreground.

  59. I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar says

    December 2, 2010 at 12:50 AM

    Oh Jen! That looks absolutley beautiful. I love the color choice and the bulb wreath. Gorgeous!

    Cheri

  60. KM @ This Plate is Full says

    December 2, 2010 at 12:49 AM

    Just beautiful!!! I love when people use different colors for the holidays!

  61. Hillary and Jonathan says

    December 2, 2010 at 12:39 AM

    I can't believe this mantel is in someone's real house and not a catalog! Beautiful!

  62. ♥Amber Filkins♥ says

    December 2, 2010 at 12:31 AM

    Everything is so beautiful, Jen! I love the wreath & ruffle tree too. Great job!

    I can't wait to get all of my Christmas bins down b/c I wanna see some lights and sparkle!

    ♥ Amber

  63. Samantha says

    December 2, 2010 at 12:29 AM

    So beautiful!! I love your mantel! 🙂

  64. ourlifeinaclick.blogspot.com says

    December 2, 2010 at 12:29 AM

    Jen,What a gorgeous mantel!! I love the blues and silvers! I get overwhelmed too. I just started decorating and I'm at that point right now…deciding what I want to keep and what needs to go. It's too much and I'm trying to simplify! Sorry to go on and on!! I love it!

    heather

  65. Twigs and Twirls says

    December 2, 2010 at 12:19 AM

    I love the ruffled tree, a definate to make for me. I have been loving using ruffles with my decorating

  66. April says

    December 2, 2010 at 12:14 AM

    I love that color combination…very classy! Hey…did you happen to see the wreath I posted about on my blog today that I made? I owe it all to you! 😉

  67. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top says

    December 2, 2010 at 12:14 AM

    Jen, it looks so pretty! I love all the sparkle. I am totally loving silver this year. The votive holders are really cute. I got some silver sparkly holders at Michael's for just over $1 each.

  68. Krista says

    December 2, 2010 at 12:14 AM

    This is really beautiful! You have the best ideas. I also bought those 99 cent votives at Target. They look so beautiful all lit up. Have a wonderful holiday season!!

    Krista

  69. Connie says

    December 2, 2010 at 12:11 AM

    Just beautiful Jen! I miss not having a mantle this year.

  70. June says

    December 2, 2010 at 12:09 AM

    Wow, what a great display. I was just looking at those $.99 votive holders today at Target. I resisted the urge to buy them today but after looking at your display I don't know how much longer I can hold off. 🙂

  71. Laura @ Ms Smartie Pants says

    December 2, 2010 at 12:04 AM

    I love this!!!! Your tree is adorable. Check my blog in a couple of days I came up with an idea for a tree too. What kind of camera do you use? How do you take a good picture at night? Do you use a flash? Such a pretty mantle, can't wait to see what the rest of your home looks like.

  72. Angela says

    December 2, 2010 at 12:03 AM

    Uhhhhh, adore it!!! You are totally great and amazing andnot just because we both used these colorsin decorating:) Love your blog, take care

  73. Melody says

    December 1, 2010 at 11:57 PM

    I love that mix of colors!

  74. Kristen says

    December 1, 2010 at 11:56 PM

    I love it! I did blues and silvers this year too. Those silver feathers are to die for!!! I love how festive your mantel is. Just beautiful!

  75. LOVEOFMYLIFE1924 says

    December 1, 2010 at 11:50 PM

    The colors are gorgeous and I love the candlelight! The best time of the year!

  76. Myra @ My Blessed Life says

    December 1, 2010 at 11:47 PM

    Love it Jen!!! I covet your incredible creativity! 🙂

  77. That one girl says

    December 1, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    It's amazing but I didn't expect anything less. Great job!

  78. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    December 1, 2010 at 11:40 PM

    beautiful!!!! i just love those colors- the wreath is my fave part and i love how you have it framed within the mirror frame.

  79. Lyndee @ A Recovering Craft Hoarder says

    December 1, 2010 at 11:38 PM

    The painted frame with ornament wreath is my favorite!

  80. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    December 1, 2010 at 11:33 PM

    Beautiful, Jen! I love how the blue and silver work with your wall color and the black mirror! I love that wood platter you got from Pier 1 ~ what a great idea to use it that way. Good thing my Pier 1 is right by the dollar store! : )

  81. Kara says

    December 1, 2010 at 11:33 PM

    Love the blue and silver…so classy, pretty, and elegant! It looks absolutely beautiful…great job!

  82. Jules says

    December 1, 2010 at 11:31 PM

    Jen, your creativity is so inspiring. My favorite part has to be the frame and wreath. I also love the ruffle tree. Were they fairly simple to make? I'd love to try a project like this.

  83. Kelli @ RTSM says

    December 1, 2010 at 11:27 PM

    I love it! I do blues and silvers in my living room too! I think the frame and wreath are my favorite…I just love that color!

  84. Baezamama says

    December 1, 2010 at 11:26 PM

    It's beautiful Jen!

  85. HoosierHomemade says

    December 1, 2010 at 11:25 PM

    Gorgeous!! Love the colors!
    Thanks for sharing Jen!
    ~Liz

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