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5 Christmas Mantel Decorating Ideas to Transform Your Fireplace

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Christmas decorating doesn’t have to mean the same greenery, stockings, and red bows every year. Sometimes the most interesting spaces come together when you start up with one inspirational piece and see what the end result is! As an interior designer, I love finding inspiration from beautiful rooms and then putting my own spin on them. These five Christmas mantel ideas each have a different personality, from rustic and whimsical to light, elegant, and timeless. And the best part? I've done all of the shopping searching for you!  1. Cowbell Christmas Mantel: Think Outside the Stockings! Who says every mantel needs stockings? I love the idea of using decorative cowbells, vintage-inspired accents, and natural greenery to create something a little different. Designer tip: Don’t be afraid to break away from traditional holiday decorating. Repeating an unexpected element, like these bells, creates rhythm and makes the mantel feel intentional. Sometimes one unusual detail is what makes a...

Christmas Tree Themes for 2026: Beautiful Ideas to Shop and Recreate

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Hi friends!  Here are 10 beautiful Christmas tree ideas for 2026, from elegant neutral Christmas decor and natural woodland themes to coastal Christmas trees and classic holiday styles. Get inspired by these gorgeous Christmas tree decorating ideas and shop the looks to create one in your own festive home! 🎄 #1) Decorate with BIRDS! White Bird Ornaments SHOP ON AMAZON As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #2) Decorate with a Beach Theme If you live by the water, this might be a fun idea!  A tree covered in starfish!  I would add some sand dollars too.  Seashell Ornaments SHOP ON AMAZON As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Neutral Starfish Ornaments SHOP ON AMAZON As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #3) Decorate with RIBBONS I'm still trying to find the tree under all the ribbons but I think it's very pretty! ...

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Pottery Barn Knockoff–Distressed Clock Decor

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Ahhhhhh Pottery Barn.  The gorgeous pictures, the higher price tags.  If only we could re-create for less everything we see in that magazine.  Well today’s post will give that a try  – Pottery Barn for under $10.00.  (If you choose to purchase some of the highlighted supplies, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you🙂)  Pottery Barn decoritive large clock. When I was at the thrift store I spotted this lonely round board.  It was almost 2 feet around, insanely heavy and covered in laminate but I thought hummmm……this has some CLOCK potential!  So I bought it for a whopping $1.50. (Don't worry, Amazon has lots of thick round boards you could purchase for not a lot of money.  Here's a great pack of 2 circle mdf boards , make one for you and one for a friend!)   Here is the lovely BEFORE picture: And here is the AFTER: ( I do have a link below for a full post on how to decorate the top of your cabinets !) Ho...

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