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My rustic, red and turquoise Christmas mantel (Lots of pics)

My rustic, red and turquoise Christmas mantel (Lots of pics)

This post was most recently updated on September 22nd, 2019

I was gonna hold off on posting my Christmas mantel until early December, but then I figured, what the hey.  If I’m in the Christmas spirit, I might as well share it, right?

This year’s Christmas mantel is a bit of a departure for me.  As I mentioned in my last few posts, I wanted a more rustic look this year.  I stuck with some of my turquoise decorations, but my sparkly things and silver reindeer stayed in the bin.  I must admit, it took a lot of self control for me, who is typically an over-decorator.  But I managed to stay to my plan, and I am really happy with the cottage-y look!

My main elements were greenery, giant pine cones in glass urns, red berries in a vintage tin jug, and a re-claimed wood mirror (a recent purchase).  I’m in a picture vs word kind of mood today, so you’ll find lots of photos below!  But join me on Friday, when I plan to post a step-by-step tutorial on how to create a Christmas mantel, using this one as my illustration!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m linking this post to Rhoda’s mantel party over at Southern Hospitality, at Beth’s mantel party at Home Stories A2Z, and the mantel parties at Ten June and Funky Junk.

Holiday

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Until next time, happy Christmas decorating!

~ Kerri

About Kerri

Kerri Roche is the voice behind A Pop of Pretty, a Canadian-based home decorating blog, where she shares her love of modern cottage and coastal style, from the island of Newfoundland. Kerri is a lifelong interiors lover and an avid home enthusiast. She holds an MBA and Bachelor degree in Commerce (Marketing). Her blog is a creative outlet where she loves to inspire other style seeking home lovers with design and renovation ideas, DIY home decor tutorials, and shopping tips as she decorates her suburban family home and coastal cottage - all while juggling a busy young family, including a globe-trotting husband, 3 busy kids (including twins), and two energetic dogs named Finny and Winnie.

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  4. sally says

    You did such a great job! It looks beautiful….I LOVE the turquoise & red together! It looks perfect! I’m your newest follower from the a2z mantel party. If you get a chance, I’d love you to stop by my blog & maybe follow along too!
    Sally
    loveofhomes.blogspot.com

    • Kerri says

      Thanks so much, Lisa! I will have to drop by and see your red and turquoise once you get some pics on your blog. It’s my fave…such a happy combination, isn’t it? Thanks for dropping by, and I hope you’ll come back again! Happy holidays ~Kerri 🙂

  7. Robin says

    Love your blog. It’s so darling. Found it on Southern Hospitality linky party today. Thanks for sharing.
    Robin from Robin’s Nest.