Inspiration: Festive Mantels

If you are lucky enough to have a mantel then you probably give some thought to how you dress it for Christmas (if you celebrate).  I am a fan of simple mantels that support whatever color scheme and feel you have established with your tree and the rest of your house.  Besides your tree, the mantel is the most important focal point in your home around the holidays; here are a few of my favorite mantels this season for some hearth inspiration. 

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This mantel is already decorative enough and all this mantel needed was a bit of sparkle with touches of silver and mercury glass.

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This natural pomegranate, berry and mini tree mantel conjures classic Christmas scenes famous in literature like Little Women and The Christmas Carol.  It's simple and honest and warm.

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Nothing conveys the beauty of Christmas better than a multitude of candles.

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How lovely is this sparkly white and gold mantel?  It is very romantic but not overdone.

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My favorite mantels include narcissus in pretty pots.  I also love the idea of displaying cherished Christmas ephemera.

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I love that the garland goes all the way to the ceiling.

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The best Mantels accentuate the architecture.  I like how this idea plays up the height.

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As you can see, the best holiday mantels are the simplest but most thoughtfully executed.

If you have a mantel, how do you dress it for the holidays? 

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