Christmas Mantel & Fireplace 2020 & a L'il bit More!

Our Christmas Mantel and Fireplace has been all decked out ever since the 1st of November and no, Im not tired of it, yet. I think, if I remove the stockings and Santa's list I might be able to let it stay throughout January. I'm sure I'll be ready to change it up just in time for Valentine's Day.

I love the neutral Christmas decor that I've done before but, for me it's really all about red. It's my favorite color after all!

*** a little bit about our fireplace and doors...yes, it is a woodburning fireplace. The doors, easily, lift off if we care to make a fire. Here in Sunset Beach we have pretty nice winters, so there's not many cozy fires happening in our house.

Last year, I came up with the idea to hide the glass doors and make a pair to match the full size doors that hubby had already created. The door hardware is available in many different sizes on Amazon :)

Without a doubt it's the prettiest sight with all the pretty flickering lights.

                                        

Hubby got a kick out of this... mostly because his name is Ralph!

                                          

 I love looking glass relections. A mirror has no purpose to me if it doesn't reflect something beautiful!

Here's another example of mirror reflections.

I love pulling this out of our Christmas storage box every year.

                             

I love painting snowmen on vintage crystals.

Just a little FYI...this was the tiniest cross stitch I ever made it's just  a mere" x 1 1/4"

   

Here's Gucci saying "Merry Christmas" from one of his favorite spots in the house to hang!

 That's it for pics of our fireplace and mantel and a peek around the room. Next up I'll share our little snow filled Christmas tree laden with cute little chickadees. They were the inspiration for my last tablescape post with chickadees, too!

Love, Hugs & Kisses,

JP

and Gucci, too!

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Red White and Candy Cane Stripes...A Christmas Eve Dress Rehearsal

I'm sharing my "dress rehearsal" of our Christmas Eve tablescape as I like to take my pics and write my blog posts ahead of time to share with you all.

And, as JP always does she manages to find one last little thing to add to her set up after all pics have been done...re: the candy cane touch!

Sadly to say the little candy cane never did make it into my original photo shoot and it would have added the perfect touch. :(

But, "oh well" here we go... on with the show!

I love the messages on our plates.

My year 'round sentiment, perfectly stated.

A, freshly picked, holly sprig added to the place setting card complimented the plates with perfection.

A little chickadee,  atop a mini Christmas tree, co-ordinates with the theme of our mantel and living room tree.

A sweet vintage silver dinner bell is waiting to be rung.

The chandelier has simple touches of fresh yew greens and some grain sack ribbon in red and white. It looks so pretty even at night!

The candlelight centerpiece staged festively aglow.

Gucci, my side kick, watches me intensely almost all the time. 😊

And now, it's "time" for me to go.... I've gotta get working on my next post and show you the rest of our Christmas decorations for this year.

Love, Hugs & Kisses,

JP

and Gucci, too!

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Our Christmas Eve Tablescape 2017 and Centerpieces

Celebrating, this Christmas, was a difficult time for my husband with the loss of his only daughter, to cancer, last March and for my daughters who lost their dad a year ago, last November. We, also lost all contact with my daughter's twins who are being kept from seeing us....no legit reason, just child brainwashing and our side of the family has been erased. Sorry, for the little "downer", but not mentioning their losses would be like erasing them all from our lives....we are heartbroken and we miss them terribly!

Now, on to a happier note.....my oldest daughter and her husband were able to be with us so, of course I had to make it nice and pretty.

 A cranberry and white theme carried over from the living room and into the kitchen.

 Mini mason jars were filled with olive oil, pomegranate seeds and cranberries and topped off with a floating candle wick. A wrap of red and white baker's twine and a snip of evergreen completed the votives for a simple addition to the table.

 I tried them out on ourlazy susan a few days before the tablescape was made.

 Naturally, I went with a red, and white theme for the night.

 This view shows our window view.

 Name tags were made last minute...lucky I had them in my stash!

 Tanya got to take home the vase and flowers....

 so, I had to make a quick replacement for the table.

  A candid pic of me with my constant companions ...my shadow and the love of my life!

 Wishing you a very Happy New Year!

Love, Hugs and Kisses,

JP

and Gucci, too!

                                              
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