Just like that. We go from pumpkins & spices to peppermint & pine.
Soon the count down will start by advent calendars adorning the walls of many homes. The lights become brighter & the reds a little crisper. Traditions that we haven’t done in a year are such a welcomed & cherished activity to finally do again. Then there’s the music, that wonderful Christmas music that can take you on a trip back to your childhood in an instant.
It is such a wonderful time of year.
As I was planning on decking my halls & mantel this weekend, as I do with everything, I was designing my vision with my kids in mind. I love a child friendly home with touches of whimsy here & there. A few surprises with a twist of tradition. It really is my personal favorite way to decorate.
So from that our whimsy wonderland mantel was inspired~
My most expensive splurge for this mantel was my $9.99 fresh garland. The smell of pine, rosemary & cypress makes it worth every penny. Everything else was either thrifted, from the dollar store, or was made by me. You can’t beat that combination, a fun design on a “thrifted” budget. 😉
p.s. In case you’re wondering the antlers are made out of teak wood. I found them at our local salvage yard unmounted & 1 point broken off for $5.00. Luckily the broken point was sitting right next to the antlers. Unfortunately for my husband they were an almost all day project to fix & mount. Needless to say, I’m doing a happy dance over the finshed result.
I love them.
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Michaela says
So fun and festive!! Love the colors and texture! Great job (:
Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com says
Adorable!! Those antlers are so cool!!! Love it!
xox
Jen
Christine says
I love how all of this turned out…looks really nice!
Michelle @ Sweet Something Design says
Oh awesome! I love the antlers, that is so perfect!!
Tiffini says
very cool Kellie:) I love the antlers too…and the trees! and it does look kid friendly!
JC's Loft says
LOVE IT! You did such a great job : ) I absolutely adore the antlers inside the frame!!!!!
Paula
CandaceAshley says
I really love the ribbon trees. Thats such a great idea. And the ribbon is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
Linda@Coastal Charm says
Your mantel looks outstanding…love those CUTE little ribbon trees!!!!
Blessings,
Linda
I’m hosting a CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE on 12/9…would love to have you join in on the FUN!!!
Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top says
LOVE IT!!!! It’s so cute!!!! Those candle holders look really pretty lit up. I am going for a whimsical look this year too. 🙂
Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says
So cute, Kellie! I love those antlers, great find. Wood, who knew?! Love those cute trees too, great job with your mantel.
Recovering Craft Hoarder says
The antlers are hysterical! Cute mantle.
Sixty-Fifth Avenue says
Looks fabulous! The antler idea is so very smart! Love the windows next to your fireplace too!
Jenny @ Embellishing Life says
oh, so pretty! I love those framed (reindeer) antlers! Cute touch!
The Pennington Point says
I think I’m in love! Between you and Cha Cha I have gorgeous mantles on the brain.
The antlers are fabulous, the trees, everything…I love it all.
I so wish I could do fresh greenery. The smell is perfection, except for the fact that it makes my eyes swell and my airways close up. Drats! Lisa~
Lisalulu says
LOVE your mantel, and wish there was smell-a-vision and could smell it, Thanks so much for sharring
Heather :: AFD Jewelry :: says
Everything looks gorgeous! Great job!!
cindy @ cottage instincts says
Love. Great traditional color and modern whimsy!
Finding Home says
LOVE LOVE LOVE, the antlers with the houndstooth and frame! Really creative and inspirational! Thanks for sharing!
Debbie says
That is awesome!!~ How clever of you to think of all that! Nice job!
The Brick Cottage says
Just popped over from Layla’s party–“whimsy wonderland” caught my attention and your mantle lives up to the title! It is so unique and creative!
Jenny says
This is so cute! I love those adorable ribbon trees.
Lindy says
The antlers were worth it — they make the whole thing. They are perfect!
1bellastager says
Really cute:)
Pam says
I like the antlers and the board they are mounted to. Looks very festive.
Marianne@Songbird says
Oh yes, whimsy and wonderful! Love your paper trees, so original!!
Elizabeth (blue clear sky) says
What a fresh way to mount those salvaged antlers. Great deal too. A unique and festive mantel for sure.
BabiesandBargains says
the trees are adorable
The Mulberry Girl says
Your mantle is just FUN! Love it!
Jane says
I love your mantle….the sprinkling of snow is just the perfect finishing touch! Great job and terrific results on my kind of budget!
The Mustard Seed says
I LOVE THIS MANTLE!! Makes me wish I had a mantle to decorate!
Hugs and Kisses,
Angel
Full House says
Brilliant my love. You are on a roll these days. Seriously and the antlers are so great!
Lorena says
Kellie! Awesome job! Very tasteful 😉 Love the antler idea.
Take care my friend : )
Jen says
Very fun!
Really loving the trees!!!
And those antlers!!! Best idea I’ve seen yet!
emily says
i love the unique way of displaying the antlers. i might just agree to let my boyfriend hang the antlers from the deer he just got this week if they are displayed like that!
The Thriftress says
Those antlers are pretty much the coolest holiday decor I have seen! I love your touches of whimsy!
Sarah
Julie says
I’m with everyone else– love the antlers!
Nita {ModVintageLife} says
This is the cutest mantel! First I feel sorry for the reindeer that lost his antlers. Really, I was relieved to read they were fake. Those ribbon trees are delightful. This is my first time to your blog…I think…I’m going to have to look around while I am here…
love your style.
Rhonda says
This makes me miss my mantle. The Hubs took it down to hang his super large flat screen.