Monday, November 29, 2010

Christmas Mantle at My House

This photo is of our fireplace...I took it as I was racing out the door this AM!!

The picture above the mantle is a needlepoint my husband's mother did back in 1982.
My iPhone photo doesn't do it justice, it's so lovely with all it's intricate stitching.


Above it is a jingle bell wreath I bought last year (75% off at Kohl's).
On the hearth is a Flexible Flier sled a friend of mine got in Pennsylvania at an Amish auction.  I decorated it with a simple bow, berries, & greenery.
Snowmen, sleds, & mittens are everywhere in my winter decor! 
(Our home is patterned after a cabin/lodge & sits in the middle of some woods.  Not much snow in Georgia, but snowmen remind me of growing up in Iowa.)  
The ice skate & snowman head were purchased last year on eBay.
I painted the sign in the center that says it all......
SNOWMAN COLLECTOR!!
My 'blazing' tree is one of 5 that I decorated (instead of 1 big tree this year) & the tall snowman came from Hobby Lobby a couple years ago.

One more photo of the lovely picture:



Unfortunately, I never got the chance to meet my husband's mother before she passed away.
I hope she knows how much I treasure her needlework......and her son!

♥'s
Sherry

10 comments:

  1. You house is charming and this mantle is beautiful. That is a very large needlepoint and I know you treasure it. ♥O

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  2. Well the fireplace itself is gorgeous so with the Christmas decor it is just the icing on the cake. Looks great!

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  3. how lovely and thoughtful of you to say. how nice you have that lovely piece of her in the needlepoint. It is beautiful.
    Your pic should be made into a greeting card!!!

    Karen

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  4. This is one of my favorite mantel/fireplace's out of all the ones I have seen so far! Very homey and rustic!

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  5. Rustic-chic perfection. The needlepoint is amazing and a treasure for sure. You did a great job.

    I host a link party on Sundays called Sentimental Sunday where you can link up any sentimental decor you have, I would you to show off your needlepoint. www.sitrelaxandread.blogspot.com

    Nice to meet you,
    Cha Cha

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  6. Hi Sherry...from Sherri. Another GA gal, JUST down the road from you. I LOVE your mantle!! I was just thinking I needed to clean up the sled in the barn to bring in and sit on our fireplace. I may just have to do that tomorrow. I decorated my mantle tonight and am about to put together the post. I LOVE barns too. Are we twins? LOL

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  7. Your mantle is so pretty and the entire fireplace is amazing. I love it!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  8. Oh how I could curl up in front of that fireplace with a good book!

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  9. What a beautiful mantle :) Love, love, love the needle point picture!

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  10. Beatufiul! The needlework is amazing. It must have took forever to complete!

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