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Old Fashioned Farmhouse Christmas Mantel

Filed Under: Christmas, Dining Room, Everyday DIY, Farmhouse Style Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas Mantel, Dining Room, Everyday DIY, Farmhouse, Farmhouse Style, Mantel, Ribbons, Vintage

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Old Fashioned Farmhouse Christmas Mantel

This year, I used lots of farmhouse accents and colors to create our Christmas Mantel.  Black and white checked ribbons and splashes of red, along with touches of vintage and a bit of whimsy. 

An Old Fashioned Farmhouse Christmas Mantel | The Everyday Home

This Christmas mantel is a bit different than other mantels in the past.  I have always used lots of ribbons, but I have never added as much black to the Christmas color scheme as I did this year.  I knew it would pair well with the slightly whimsical red snowflake ribbon, and I was not disappointed.  Our rustic and chunky farmhouse style mantel allows me to place quite a bit of decor items on top…and I took full advantage. 🙂


Before we get started, I am so honored to be part of a Homes Tour with some amazing and talented ladies in the Home for the Holidays Tour hosted by Jenna at A Wife in Progress.  I will be sharing links to each of these blogs so please make sure you follow through to the end. 

If you are coming from Shannon’s at AKA Designs, I know you were not disappointed as she always amazes me and I adore her home. Welcome!


An Old Fashioned Christmas Mantel | The Everyday Home

The mantel in our Dining Room is always the first area that gets decorated for any season and Christmas is no exception.  It sets the theme for the remainder of the Dining Room.  Above, you see a little glimpse of my Christmas Tablescape which I will share more of next week. 

Vintage Red Christmas Tree Truck | The Everyday Home

Along with a fabulous tin “CHRISTMAS TREES” sign, I spied this oh-so-sweet vintage-look truck (my dream truck, by the way) and added a cute little bottle brush tree in the back.  You just can’t have a “Christmas Tree Farm” Truck without a Christmas tree in the back can you? 

Once I added a few Christmas trees (they are faux but look so, so real),  I added a new vintage-look lantern which I L-O-V-E.

Red Metal Lantern for Christmas | The Everyday Home

Next, it was time to start on the garland.  I layered two faux garlands to get a full and lush look. Two ribbons intertwine along with a fluffy bow in the center. A whimsical snowball garland adds pops of white and “fluffiness.” 

I love how the patterns and colors of these ribbons play so well together – a large bow takes center stage in the Christmas garland. 

Black and Red Christmas Bow | The Everyday Home


 


Old Fashioned Farmhouse Mantel | The Everyday Home

Finally, I added a mixture of vintage items and textiles to the hearth to carry on the old-fashioned farmhouse feel, such as an antique sled with a boxwood wreath –

Antique Sled with Boxwood Wreath | The Everyday Home

Several packages wrapped with pretty papers and more black and white checked ribbon are tucked in.  I added my 2017 December Calendar Printable as a gift tag, along with some vintage leather ice skates. 

Wrapped Christmas Gifts with Calendar Printable | The Everyday Home

 

Old Fashioned Christmas Mantel and Hearth | The Everyday Home

 

Fluffy Christmas Garland and Jingle Bell Stockings | The Everyday Home

The best part of this Old Fashioned Farmhouse Christmas Mantel is when night falls and I go through the motions of turning on all of the lights.  Christmas carols are playing in the background, my babies are getting ready to come to the table for dinner, my sweet Mama is in the kitchen making sure I put enough seasonings in the pot, the love of my life is pouring wine…and then this happens. 

Glowy Farmhouse Christmas Mantel | The Everyday Home

 

Glowy Farmhouse Christmas Mantel | The Everyday Home

 

Glowy Farmhouse Christmas Mantel | The Everyday Home

And once again…all the pressure and stress and constrains of the day disappear.  All that matters in my whole world is gathered around the table.  I breathe.  I smile.  And I thank the Dear Lord for all of my many blessings.

Thanks for letting me share my Farmhouse Mantel with you, xxoo barb

Please, please make sure you pay a visit to one of my favorite blogs and one of the sweetest ladies in Blogland – Ann with On Sutton Place. She’s up next! Enjoy!



 


Please make sure you visit all of these amazing blogs…
 

Monday 

Christmas Home Tours - Monday Participants

Wife in Progress // Inspiration for Moms // Sand Dollar Lane 
 Saw Nail and Paint // The Tattered Pew // The Fat Hydrangea // Worthing Court 

 

Tuesday 

Christmas Home Tours - Tuesday Participants

A Blue Nest // Sincerely, Marie Designs // Town and Country Living
Farmhouse on Boone // Postcards From The Ridge // The Frugal Homemaker

 

Wednesday 

 

Little Glass Jar // North Country Nest // Bluesky at Home
Aratari at Home // Little House of Four // Twelve on Main // Elizabeth Joan Designs

 

Thursday

Thursday

AKA Design // The Everyday Home // On Sutton Place
Joy in Our Home  // Noting Grace // Making It In The Mountains //Shabbyfufu

 

Friday

Christmas Home Tours - Friday Participants

Seeking Lavender Lane // My Creative Days // Thistledown Domestic Creations
The Honeycomb Home // Flatcreek Farmhouse // Green With Decor // Atta Girl Says

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  1. Anne Marie says

    December 7, 2017 at 8:15 AM

    Beautiful job – your skills are amazing.

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  2. Joan P says

    December 7, 2017 at 8:22 AM

    Love your Christmas mantle! Looks so warm and welcoming! Thanks for sharing, I get so many good ideas from your blog.

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  3. Sherry Soltis says

    December 7, 2017 at 8:28 AM

    I just love this mantle and what you have done, it looks amazing, but of course everything you do looks amazing. I would like for you to send me some of the ideas you come up with, I am closing my eyes and waiting for it to come thru from your mind to my mind. . ok only kidding. You do beautiful work.

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  4. sonny says

    December 7, 2017 at 8:39 AM

    You always create an amazing Christmas,
    Thank you for sharing with us..
    Many Blessings to You and your Family.
    Sonny

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  5. Carol@BlueskyatHome says

    December 7, 2017 at 9:13 AM

    Barb, great use of the black and red combo. Love how you used 2 strands of garland together to make a really lush one. Love the sled on the fireplace (we have one too). I think I have the same strand of large pompoms, But I used it in a totally different way. It’s a beautiful mantle with the lights and trees. We do the same tradition of going around the house and lighting the lights ~ but now we’re using more timers!

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  6. Ann says

    December 7, 2017 at 9:25 AM

    Oh my gosh…I NEED that little red truck! Everything is so festive and fun. The perfect spot to spend Christmas. Happy holidays to you and your family!

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  7. Kristi says

    December 7, 2017 at 9:59 AM

    Oh my gosh! That fireplace!!! It’s gorgeous and I love the way you’ve filled it up with all those pretty Christmas treasures!

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  8. Susie says

    December 7, 2017 at 10:52 AM

    Love your Christmas tree sign and that garland has me all googly-eyed. The whole look is a perfect fit for your family and the rest of your decor. I just love it when Christmas looks like it belongs in a home. Well done. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! ~~ Susie from The Chelsea Project

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  9. Shannon | AKA Design says

    December 7, 2017 at 11:02 AM

    What lovely Christmas decor! Love all the red!

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  10. Jenna at Wife in Progress says

    December 7, 2017 at 1:57 PM

    Beautiful job, Barb! Your mantel and so festive and looks spectacular all lit up!

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  11. Cyndi says

    December 7, 2017 at 2:56 PM

    I LOVE it! Love the white lights especially and the red! Amazingly creative!

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  12. Julie says

    December 7, 2017 at 4:07 PM

    Absolutely beautiful and everything I love! I love plaids and checks and snow..lol. I am having red as my main color this Christmas! Last year it was purple and in the past, a lot of blue. I love your designs and ideas, Barb!

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  13. Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says

    December 7, 2017 at 6:09 PM

    So pretty! Love the old skates and sled! Merry Christmas!

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  14. Lindsay Eidahl says

    December 7, 2017 at 6:41 PM

    Your mantel is so cozy for the holidays! I wouldn’t ever leave that room! Beautiful! It is fun touring with you this week!

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  15. Norma Rolader says

    December 7, 2017 at 8:23 PM

    A great and wonderful job on the mantel seems so welcoming

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  16. Meg Green With Decor says

    December 7, 2017 at 9:14 PM

    This is so festive and cozy! I love that Christmas tree sign and that little red vintage truck!

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  17. Kim says

    December 7, 2017 at 10:45 PM

    I love your mantel it is so festive and warm. I am green with envy over your truck.. I have been looking everywhere for a truck like that. Maybe one day ……

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  18. Mary says

    December 7, 2017 at 10:52 PM

    Oh how beautiful! I can picture myself sitting there with a cup of cocoa, (or even a glass of wine!). Where do you store all your stuff? I love decorating and I like changing my mantel decor too. This year it is all whites/creams and now I want to do what you did for next year! 🙂 But it gets expensive and then what do I do with the stuff I used this year? I love your idea of the pom pom garland draped in between the ribbons. I actually have that garland and love it!!! Getting ideas for next year already!

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  19. Judy Biggerstaff says

    December 7, 2017 at 11:06 PM

    Beautiful Christmas mantel, and yes it looks like farm house to me. Great job, lots of inspiration.

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  20. Janet - Shabbyfufu says

    December 8, 2017 at 9:14 PM

    Such a fun look Barb…you pull the colors together so well!

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  21. MARY-ANN (FROM CANADA!) says

    December 9, 2017 at 7:33 PM

    Barb, your “farmhouse” mantel is just so beautiful! Love what you have done this year! I can imagine just how cozy this is at night when all the lights are shining! Hope you get lots of time to sit and enjoy this room with your grandbabies! I’m sure they just love to sit and look at the lights and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate with you and your hubby ! Blessings! Thanks for sharing your lovely home with us!

    Now I’m going outside to get our antique sleigh and bring it in and stand it by our fireplace! I even have a wreath just waiting to hang on it — and my white leather skates from when I was a little girl! I have the red truck with the tree in it which is in my husband’s den! That was this year’s special “find”! It’s so cute!

    You have so many great ideas! Love them all! Thanks, so much, for sharing with all of us! We appreciate all you do for us, Barb!

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  22. Michele @ Thistledown Domestic Creations says

    December 9, 2017 at 8:27 PM

    WOW! This is so beautiful, Barb! I would love to have an antique sled like that to decorate with! That pom-pom garland is simply perfect!

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  23. Jordan says

    December 10, 2017 at 2:07 PM

    I love the black you added this year! But I think that adorable pom pom garland might be my favorite thing! So adorable!!

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  24. Jen @ Noting Grace says

    December 10, 2017 at 8:41 PM

    Your mantel is gorgy! I love all the pops of red you put in your home this season, but that pom pom garland is my fav! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  25. Norma Rolader says

    December 11, 2017 at 10:22 AM

    I love your festive and beautiful mantel … It is a lovely and warm old fashion mantel Thank you for sharing

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  26. Betty Sanders-Seavey says

    December 11, 2017 at 8:51 PM

    Barbara,
    I love that fireplace ! The truck with the Christmas Tree yells my name !
    Merry Christmas, Sweet Lady!

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  27. Lisa says

    December 13, 2017 at 7:46 PM

    Your farmhouse Christmas mantel is just the epitome of cozy. Thanks for sharing it with us on Share Your Style.

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  28. Marty Oravetz says

    December 17, 2017 at 4:52 PM

    Barb, everything is so beautiful. Ilove your fireplace and you always decorate it to perfection. I wish you and your family the most Blessed and Merry Christmas ever.

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  29. Sam - Raggedy Bits says

    December 19, 2017 at 7:46 PM

    Everything is just gorgeous, Barb! Right down to your pom pom garland and little red truck!!

    Thank you so much for sharing your Christmas Mantel with us over at Waste Not Wednesday!

    Merry Christmas!!

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  30. Sara says

    December 21, 2017 at 12:18 AM

    Oh wow! I love this! That Christmas tree sign is amazing! Love everything. Can I just come relax by it?

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