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November 22, 2014

Winter White Christmas Mantel

I broke my rule this year by a long shot. I decorated my mantel for Christmas already! We normally have a strict rule of no decorating before Thanksgiving, but I’ve also noticed over the years that the season is so short and I find myself still decorating the week before Christmas to get it just right. And scrambling. So this year, this year I decided to get a jump start on my holiday decor so I can just sit back, relax and really enjoy the season with my family and sit in awe at the sparkling decor every night.

Not to mention, this is the first time I’ve ever had a mantel in my home and I just couldn’t resist. I have dreamt of hanging stockings on a mantel since I was a little girl. So here is a glimpse at my Winter White Christmas Mantel.

Winter White Christmas Mantel

Almost everything on this mantel I had packed away in my Christmas decor, I love being able to pull things out and create a whole new look with things I already have. I made just a few new purchased like the sheep skin and the canvas bag, isn’t it adorable?!

Drop Cloth and Sweater StockingsAnd this view, this just makes my heart so happy. I have NEVER had a mantel, not even as a little kid. So being able to actually hang stockings from a mantel over the fireplace is sort of magical for me.

Winter Trees

 

Winter White Mantel with Drop Cloth Stockings

 

Winter Trees on Mantel

 

Stained Monogram For Stockings

The monograms are simply raw wood monograms that I picked up at a craft store, I stained them in English Chestnut and then drilled a hole in the corner.

Winter White Mantel_1

I added the little trees at the last minute. I found them at IKEA and couldn’t pass them up. I liked how organic they look. I tried decorating them, but that just didn’t feel right. 
Winter White Mantel with Canvas Bag and White Pillows

How cute is this bag? TJ Maxx for only $16! It was perfect. 
Winter White Christmas Mantel

 

Tutorials found in this space:

– JOY Scrabble Letters

– Wooden Trees 

– Coffee Filter Trees

– White Ornament Sign

Shopping List:

– Small Silver Reindeer – Target

– Mirror Trees – Target

– Sheep Skin Rug – IKEA

– Green Trees – IKEA

– Canvas Bag With Stag – TJ MAXX

– Snowflake Pillow – Target

– White Studded Pillow – TJ MAXX

– White Throw Blanket – IKEA

Other posts you may like from the past:

Winter White Vignette 5

Winter White Vignette 

Rustic Red & Gray Christmas Vignette by Design, Dining + Diapers

 

Red and Gray Holiday Vignette 

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. LISA@2PERFECTIONDECOR says

    November 22, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    Your mantel looks so pretty!!

    Reply
  2. Vanessa says

    December 2, 2014 at 9:48 am

    Taryn your mantel is just gorgeous!! And I’ll bet it looks even more wintery white with the snow outside! :-)

    Reply
  3. Megan says

    December 2, 2014 at 11:16 am

    Love your winter white mantel! I’ve always dreamed of decorating a mantel, and besides the one year I lived in a rental that I had one, I haven’t really had the chance. Can’t wait until next Christmas in our new place when i can go crazy decorating our mantels! P.S. those monograms on the stockings are too cute!

    Reply
  4. Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says

    December 3, 2014 at 10:12 am

    Gorgeous Taryn! I need a little winter white here since we have no snow!

    Reply
  5. Anna says

    December 3, 2014 at 10:22 am

    It’s beautiful! This year I’m missing having a mantle in our living room. :( I’m glad you finally have one, they are so fun to decorate!

    Anna

    Reply
  6. Nicole says

    September 25, 2015 at 5:28 pm

    Hello there! By chance did you build your fireplace or more specifically know where I can purchase the stone? It’s exactly what I’m looking for and I’m having a hard time finding it.

    Reply
  7. Kristen says

    December 22, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    I love the stone as well!! Where did they get it and name? I really want to put that on my fireplace!! Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Miguel says

      July 1, 2018 at 5:04 am

      Yes that stone is exactly what I would like too, any idea on manufacture and name?

      Reply
      • Taryn Whiteaker says

        July 2, 2018 at 8:58 am

        Thank you! I wish I could be more help but the stone was here when we moved in!

        Reply
  8. Amy says

    February 13, 2017 at 12:28 pm

    Hello I love the look of your fireplace and mantle. Could you tell me the type of stone that is on the fireplace? And also did you purchase or make the mantle?

    Thank you
    Amy

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      February 23, 2017 at 10:11 am

      Hi! Unfortunately I don’t know. The fireplace was already in the house when we bought it. I wish I could be of more help! And it looks like the mantel is just one piece of thick wood that they stained.

      Reply
  9. Eileen says

    April 30, 2018 at 11:23 am

    I like your fireplace, I am putting one in and I was wondering the dimensions of your fireplace?

    Reply

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