Xmas Mantle

I'm decorating for Christmas as I always do whether or not I "celebrate" in the traditional style which I usually don't.....and that means the shopping/spending frenzy.....not my cup of tea, not my spiritual way. That doesn't mean I don't give gifts, but I like to give gifts I have made myself and I work on these during the year.

This year I'm Going White to soothe my Spirit and to see Serenity around me in the form of the harmonious and clean White. It is not stark, not by a longshot, but soft whites, and off whites and maybe a color here and there to add interest. I like what I'm seeing, but have more to go.

I don't "decorate" per se, I simply put up what I have and for me its done. So the mantle is done. It's like 12 feet long....alot of mantle. I had thought I wanted pine greens all over it like last year and I loved it but when I put them on, it seemed too dark so I took most of them out and only left a few branches. I prefer the lights to show up and the mercury glass to be sparkly and the plumosa fern to give its dramatic yet wispy sprawl over the mantle. On either side are copper glitter branches I keep up all year. The pine cones I sprayed white and added sparkles to are also in there. The back wall looks gold leafed. :D .....Simple but beautiful.
Here a few unprofessional pictures as my transformations here in the house continue.


I wish you all a peaceful, healthy, and loving Christmas Holiday whatever you do, from my Hearth to yours..

Quan Yin presides.

 

Yes, these are pink mercury and I'm loving pink this year. :D

The fairy who lives on the mantle, wearing a Bindi....love her face. :D

Angel has nothing to do but read fairytales!

A porcelain fairy lives inside this enchanting white greenhouse with Angels guarding the outside.
A Toad Prince all decked out in his best pearls and gold and glitter crown awaits on top for her to awaken and give the Kiss.....the first one she gave the Prince, he turned into a toad! She decided its best to sleep that one off!

Serenity. Silver leafed candlestick and a mercury glass one....love!

In case you didn't quite catch the adorableness of this Fairy, this is a better angle she thinks   :D

My friend Lars from Sweden told me about Advent last night. I liked the idea and said I would light the candles beginning today, Sunday, with him, in honor of all the tech help he gives me from afar.
Here's your Advent Candle, Lars, at the very end of the light. Design inspired by a beautiful blog of White Decor.

The Queen Anne Console I just painted.....is decorated this year for the first time.

 



 This is how I like it, no over head lights, just candles and fairy lights.

Wishing you all a love filled Holiday.

XOXOXOXO

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