Holiday Mantel 2011

I adore the change of seasons but mostly I love September – December when my mantel changes nearly monthly. It is so fun to be expressive and creative with holiday decor, candles and whatever else I can dig up.  Every year I seem to recreate my decor. Partly because I forget exactly what I did the year before. I always say that I will take, print and file photos to remind myself of what I did — but I always forget. This year will be the year .. maybe My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia is featuring a fun mantel linky party. This is a blog that I love to follow. Her home is beautiful and her ideas inspiring. Head on over to check out my holiday mantel and others. Bee inspired!

My sources? I created the M {for our last name of course} using a cardboard M from Joann’s and covering it in red burlap. The wreath was a Target find a few years back. The cranberry garland is a Michaels find. The bronze candle decor is from Pier One. I found the sweet little frame at HomeGoods. My holiday candle is from Bath & Body. I always pick them up when they are 2 for $20. I found the little red mercury tea-lite holders at Target just this year for 99 cents. Most of the stuff has been around for a couple years but every year I find something new to add to my collection.