I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving! I had a busy long weekend, with a packed to-do list that included pie eating, seeing The Muppets, and decorating my home for the holidays. The stockings are now hung with care, and I’ve got one very excited 4-year old hoping Santa will soon be here.
The fireplace is the focal point of holiday decor for many homes, so I thought I’d share some inspirational photos I’ve collected of mantel displays this year. A great starting point for any decorating scheme is the location and style of your home. North Carolina certainly hosts a broad range of geographies and housing types, from beach cottages to mountain cabins. With that in mind, I’ve loosely organized these mantel ideas based on home location/style.
1. Coastal Cottage
A palette of bright white accented with turquoise and teal takes its cue from coastal locales. Courtesy of Wisteria.com.
Nautical motifs adorn these fun stockings from Outer Banks Trading Company.
2. Urban Contemporary
An arrangement of sparkling silver and glass candleholders is an elegant uptown look. Courtesy of HGTV.com.
What a brilliant idea! A temporary decal provides a simple graphic pop to a modern fireplace. Design by Elizabeth Trunkey, photo courtesy of HGTV.com.
3. Country Mountain Retreat
Greenery, pinecones and snowshoes accentuate the dramatic stone fireplace in this log home. Courtesy of HGTV’s roomzaar.com.
Silver and light green really stand out in a rustic interior. Courtesy of atticmag.com.
4. Vintage Suburbia
I could see this vintage style typography poster and glitter trees in a Craftsman or mid-century home. Courtesy of eighteen25 blog.
This vintage-eclectic look is an artful composition of frames and found objects. Courtesy of LindyCottageHill blog.
Have you started your holiday decorating yet? What style or design ideas do you find most exciting this year?