Yesterday I showed you how I made our stocking holders this year. So simple and quick. Today I am sharing our mantel. It’s very traditional and pared down this season. I went with two burlap wrapped trees, our stockings and a little bit of mirror embellishment. We are embracing the red and white this year and the bows are in keeping with the color scheme. 
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I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut out the gold initials and the joy letters. I like the little bit of glam that they add. Did you see the sale prices I hooked you up with here? The kiddos were very concerned about Santa knowing which “R” stocking belonged to which R, but I made it clear that Santa’s magic lets him know right away. Crisis averted. 
The burlap wrapped trees were inexpensive finds from Hobby Lobby. I added a couple of red berry twigs to each of them for a little bit of color. I chose not to have lights on them to keep them ore natural looking and to let the tree take center stage. More on that next week! 
You can see the outdoor wreaths that are hung on each window peeking through in the reflection of the mirror. 
I used gold vinyl for the stockings and it sticks so well. I am debating whether or not to have them permanently embroidered. I sort of like the bling of the gold! We shall see. 
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After last year’s colorful mantel, I am really enjoying the more traditional color scheme. I think it’s just the change that is fun for us. And thank you to BHG.com for featuring last year’s merry mantel. 
We especially love lighting a fire each night and enjoying the warm glow of the tree and mantel. This is by far our favorite time of year. And if you follow on Instagram, you might have seen a photo I posted of my son reading to his daddy! It’s a big day when a child learns to read. SO exciting and feeling so blessed to be enjoying this time of year as a family. If you have decked our your mantel, come join the party! Michelle from Ten June and Carmel with Our Fifth House are sharing their mantel loveliness and hosting link parties. Tis the season! 
I la la la love the traditional look. So pretty and classic and the starburst with the "JOY" is perfection!
Very pretty! I love the way the mirror turned out.
So pretty! You and Michelle were on the same page with the trees! Oh, and I have one too actually 🙂
So so pretty Courtney!! I love the simplicity and the elegance of all of it.
So pretty:) Love the stockings and how you hung them on the mantel too.
Beautiful Courtney. Love the ribbon.
Simple and beautiful. I love it.
Simply beautiful. I love your stockings and the simplicity of your mantel. I love how the lights reflect in the mirror! Stopping by from The Fifth House. I'll be following along!
So pretty and homey!!!! I want to curl up on your sofa and look at all that loveliness!
I love a classic Christmas mantle 🙂 I did see the pic of your son – the sweetest!
I love your mantle. It is perfect. Simple, traditional and very classy Courtney. Those little trees sure are fun.
It looks so beautiful and a breath of fresh air. 🙂
Simple and beautiful. Excellent job Courtney. 🙂
SO beautiful and classic! And dreamy with the lights! Your pictures seriously capture the glow so well… tips?! And, hello, we're the burlap-wrapped mini tree twins this year : ) Great minds think alike! xo
So So pretty!!! I wish I had a fire place to hang my stockings from.
I love it! Simple yet so beautiful!! I really love pops of red in holiday decor. Red just seems so festive to me!!!
Blessings,
Kayla
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love your mantle, so classic and pretty!