Thursday, December 9, 2010

Christmas Mantel Garland

A few weeks ago, Susan,  at Between Naps on the Porch, posted this gorgeous, gigantic mantel garland. Look at all of the different plants and textures.




It inspired me to make one with items from our yard. I got busy pruning everything I could find that wasn't an evergreen. The garage was already full of evergreen branches that my hubs had cut for wreath making.

So, here is my interpretation and a much smaller version; although it is 8-1/2' long . . .





This garland has Japanese boxwood, douglas fir, noble fir, holly, western red cedar, incense cedar, weeping Alaskan cedar, red wood, scarlet oak leaves {which, fortunately, don't lose their leaves until spring}, camelia leaves, wild rosehips, dead twigs from our lilac bushes, and some round flat leaves from a plant I don't know the name of. I love all of the different textures and colors, and I would never have thought to add fall leaves to a Christmas garland.

Thank you, Susan, for always showing such great inspirations on your blog! You can see Susan's complete mantel inspiration post here

For years I have had our vintage style snowmen on our mantel and have changed it up sometimes with a Pottery Barn garland, but this year I combined the snowmen with the evergreen garland. It adds some fabric texture and height, and the colors blend well together.





I just taught a wreath class last week and plan to post a wreath tutorial, which is the same technique for making a garland. Let me know if you would like to know how to make your own evergreen garland.

What's on your mantel this Christmas?

Don't you just love Christmas?? Thanks for all of your inspirations! I look forward to visiting your homes for Christmas through blogland.

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas season with your families.

~ Julie

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17 comments:

  1. Thank you so much.
    What a great help this will be with holiday shopping.

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  2. That is a delicious garland - looks wonderful!

    Jan

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  3. Bravo!
    That turned out just wonderfully! Very great idea!

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  4. Love the natural elements of your mantle, very inviting!

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  5. Julie...this is beautiful!!! I love all the colors and textures! You did a wonderful job recreating the Southern Living look. I love your darling vintage style snowman...they look great with the all the natural garland. Let me know when you post your wreath tutorial...would love to see that!
    Susan

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  6. Absolutely beautiful, Julie! You did a great job! And YES! I adore Christmas time!!! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  7. FANTASTIC! I'm heading outside to jazz up mine a little now thanks to this inspiration.

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  8. It's absolutely beautiful!! I wouldn't want to take it down..ha! So glad I found your fun blog...I can't wait to see more of your fun finds!
    Happy holiday hugs,
    ~Terrell @ Frou Frou Decor~

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  9. Your mantel looks beautiful, Julie, and what a wonderful collection of snowmen!
    Happy Holidays!
    ~ Jo :)

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  10. So beautiful! Yours is exceptionally gorgeous :) ♥

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  11. Nice job, Julie! I see we both like snowmen, too. :-) I posted some of mine the other day... Hope you're doing well and keeping your sanity during this busy but delightful time of year!

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  12. You did a beautiful job on this, Julie! It looks wonderful on your mantel with the snowmen! Congrats to the winner!

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  13. Beautiful and festive mantle decor, thank you for sharing your holiday decor. Happy holidays!

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  14. Really beautiful, your mantle is so great with all the snowmen! Thanks for linking up with VIF!

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  15. Julie your Blog is fantastisch! I love your wonderful decoration and pictures.
    Have a nice day
    Greetings Alexandra

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  16. Hi Julie~ This is beautiful! I love your charming little snowmen and can't wait for the wreath tutorial! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!

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  17. wow those mantels are gorgeous!!!
    I dont have a fire place,,but now i want one..

    Merry Christmas...Blessings to you and your family

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