Plaid was made for Christmas.
Whenever Christmas rolls around, I have
design plans of what my mantel will look like.
I imagine different types of ribbons – maybe shiny
ribbons, or textured ribbons – maybe even some
multi-colored ribbons.
Then every year – I always migrate to the plaids.
And every year – I remind myself how much I love them.
I particularly love this year’s plaid. A red and black tartan
that is also a wool material. It was the inspiration for my
Tartan Plaid and Berry Christmas Mantel
I am so honored to be part of a fabulous Christmas
Tour called Home for the Holidays
sponsored and hosted by Sondra Lyn at Home.
I will be sharing this complete line up of amazing
bloggers. The tour started Monday and runs all week so
please make sure you visit these beautiful projects.
I know many people put up their tree first.
In our home,the mantel comes first. It’s just the
natural progression of my decorating. The mantel
always sets the stage for the remainder of our home.
Plaid and Berry Christmas Mantel | The Everyday Home
This year, I really didn’t have a plan for a design theme.
I knew Mr. Buck would take center stage, once again.
He adores Christmas, you know. 🙂
Plaid and Berry Christmas Mantel | The Everyday Home Blog
Once I found the wool tartan plaid ribbon, I went in
search of a coordinating ribbon. The second I saw the
black and white houndstooth print, I think I lost my
breath I was so excited.
Tartan and Berry Christmas Mantel | The Everyday Home
I added a third sheer,white ribbon, also.
I have to say, on a personal level,
this is one of the prettiest ribbon combinations I
have ever put together. And y’all know I love my ribbons
and bows.
🙂
Tartan and Berry Christmas Mantel | The Everyday Home
The garland was created by layering lots of elements –
red berries, pine boughs, “snow-covered” sprigs…
Tartan and Berry Christmas Mantel | The Everyday Home
And antlers…
(love these!)
Tartan and Berry Christmas Mantel | The Everyday Home
I found these matching Tartan plaid stockings.
I can’t wait to fill these for my sweet Grandloves.
Tartan and Berry Christmas Mantel | The Everyday Home
On each side of the mantel – white-washed, wood panels
create a backdrop for these small evergreen trees in
black urns, and black lanterns.
Tartan and Berry Christmas Mantel | The Everyday Home
The red and black accents play well against
the white-painted brick backdrop.
Tartan and Berry Christmas Mantel | The Everyday Home
During the day, the pops of red take center stage.
But once night falls and the lights come on…
its a whole new look and feel.
Tartan and Berry Christmas Mantel | The Everyday Home
The icy branches sparkle amidst the white lights.
Tartan and Berry Christmas Mantel | The Everyday Home
Even Mr. Buck takes on a soft glow…
Tartan and Berry Christmas Mantel | The Everyday Home
The mantel lights up the whole room at night.
My Grandlove, Roo, said it “sparkles.”
Thank you for letting me share my
2015 Christmas Mantel with you.
If this is your first time to The Everyday Home,
welcome and I hope you will come back.
I always love having new friends here.
Come back tomorrow for a great project
which is featured in my Farmhouse Kitchen.
Here is a look back at my Farmhouse Christmas Kitchen
several years ago…
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to your favorite Pinterest Boards.
And now… I am happy to share the
other participants of
Home for the Holidays.
Welcome to the 2nd annual Home for the Holidays Blog Tour
hosted by Sondra Lyn at Home. Wow, do we ever have a great week
of holiday celebration ideas lined up for you!
Join us each day for inspiration from nearly
30 of the today’s finest blogs!
You’ll see everything from gorgeous decor to yummy holiday recipes…
and everything in between! Here’s a look at what’s coming up this week:
Monday – Holiday Decor
featuring…
Just a Girl and Her Blog | Lilacs & Longhorns | What Meegan Makes
Windgate Lane | Worthing Court
Tuesday – Holiday Recipes
featuring…
Duke Manor Farm | Graceful Order | Rhubarb and Honey
Snappy Gourmet | The Happier Homemaker | Two Thirty-Five Designs
Wednesday – Mantles and Tablescapes
featuring…
Dandelion Patina | {Home-ology} modern vintage | Organize and Decorate Everything
Sondra Lyn at Home | StoneGable | The Everyday Home
Thursday – Holiday Crafts
featuring…
An Extraordinary Day | Cottage at the Crossroads | Making it in the Mountains
Our Southern Home | 2 Bees in a Pod | Two Purple Couches
Friday – Gifts and Wrapping
featuring…
Addison Meadows Lane | DIY180 | Domestically Speaking
My Creative Days | Southern State of Mind | unOriginal Mom
Be sure to check back every day this week to enjoy all the goodies
we’ll be sharing with you! Each day’s links will be posted that day and
will go live at 7am EST/6am CST, so don’t miss a single day!
Cause we all know…
there’s no place like…
Home for the Holidays!
Monday – Holiday Decor
Tuesday – Holiday Recipes
Wednesday – Holiday Mantels and Tablescapes
Thursday – Holiday Crafts
Friday – Holiday Gifts and Wrapping
Thank you for spending a few
minutes of your day here with me.
You can follow along with
The Everyday Home here….
xxoo, Barb
Here are some of the Link Parties I may be sharing this post with.
You can find more parties on my Linky Party Page.
Metamorpis Monday | The Scoop | Do Tell Tuesday | homework | Get Your Shine On
Inspire Me Tuesday | The Handmade Hangout | Share Your Style
French Country Cottage | Inspiration Gallery | Tatertots and Jello
Your mantel is GORGEOUS! I love plaid at Christmas and in the winter! There is just something about it that makes things feel homey and warm! It has been a lot of fun touring with you this week! Merry Christmas!
View CommentThanks Lindsay…I agree, I just love plaid and wonder why I don’t have more in my home even when its not Christmas. Note to self: add more plaid year round. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by. Off to visit everyone. ~Barb
View CommentOh My Goodness – our breath is taken away too! Your Christmas mantel is gorgeous! You are correct…that ribbon combo is perfection. We love your style and design…you nailed it! So happy to share tour week with you! Merry Christmas!
View CommentYou gals are so sweet. Glad you loved the ribbons as much as I do. Happy to “tour” with you gals too and I am off to catch up and visit everyone. Thanks so much for stopping by. xxoo, Barb
View CommentBeautiful as always Barb!!
View CommentThanks sweet lady! xxoo
View CommentSheer perfection! Oooo, I’d love to curl up in front of your fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate and a cozy throw! so many wonderful touches… I could look at it for hours!
So happy to have you on the Home for the Holidays Tour this year!!
View CommentI love the way you mixed the plaid and hounds-tooth ribbons! Gorgeous.
View CommentOf ALL the mantel designs I’ve seen lately…..yours is by far the MOST STUNNING OF ALL!!!!! Merry Christmas !
View CommentSwooning over the plaid, houndstooth and antlers! It’s gorgeous Barb!
View CommentOh, Barbara, you’re beautiful mantle is making me miss all the greenery that I usually use for the holidays! So pretty! This year I went with a simpler style. And although I love it, you just can’t beat a home fille with evergreens. Happy holidays!
View CommentYour mantel is absolutely stunning! Mr. Buck knows he is handsome surrounded with that beautiful plaid and black and white.
View Commentbarb, the mantel is fabulous. It’s fun, festive and i am just loving that plaid!
View CommentOh, Barb, everything you touch turns to gold! I LOVE the combination of plaid and houndstooth–inspired! Love that you decorate your mantel first–what a way to start!
View CommentOMG! Your mantel is perfect! Love everything about it!
View CommentIt’s so pretty, I love all the plaid. Pinning!
View CommentBeautiful fireplace decor!! May I ask where you found the houndstooth ribbon?
View CommentHi Fran, I found it at Hobby Lobby in the regular ribbon section, not the Christmas ribbon aisle. Hope this helps. ~Barb
View CommentSo cozy and festive!
View CommentWhere, oh where can I find my own Mr. Buck???
View CommentTerri I used to sell them in my online shop, Farmhouse Decor Shop, but sold the business to a friend. You can still go to http://www.farmhousedecorshop.com and speak to Tammy about Mr. Buck, but I will tell you they have changed the design and he isn’t as pleasing. He looks “mean.” 😀 But that is where you can start. Good luck. I love him. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by. ~Barb
View CommentGorgeous! I’m doing plaid too, but yours is so elegant. Love it.
View CommentI love the deer with the plaid bows tied on him! The whole thing is really such a pretty look, I love all of the tartan!
View CommentAbsolutely gorgeous and magazine worthy!
View CommentYou’re so sweet. That makes me smile. I am happy you like it. Thanks so much for coming by today. Merry Christmas, Barb
View CommentThanks tons Barb for joining our 2015 Christmas Tour linky party. Check in on Inspire Me tuesday, you will be a feature there.
View CommentThanks sweet friend, hope I didn’t post too much. Thanks fir the feature. <3 xxoo, Barb
View CommentWOW, Your mantel is gorgeous! I love the deer and the plaid ribbon…so pretty. Barb, Happy Holidays to you and your family.
View CommentSherry
Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. I love it all! Watch for your feature tomorrow xo
View CommentI also did plaids this year, though mine is plaids and chalkboard! Love your phenomenal decor!
View CommentWhat’s not to love, Barb? The magnificent deer, pretty plaid bows and stockings, frosted greenery..STUNNING!
View CommentHere it is, the day after Christmas and I’m just now able to start getting caught up on blog reading. Your mantel is absolutely stunning, ladybug! You really knocked it out of the park! I’m not sure what my favorite element is, but the whole thing is just gorgeous. I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas and that we can get together soon! xo
View CommentWhat do you use to attach items to your mantel, like hooks? It’s beautiful. Thank you!
View CommentI had my handyman install a very tiny screw into the mortar and I painted it the same white. You could see it if you were up close. I left it them there year round. 🙂
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