A Woodland Christmas Mantel

My mantel is very basic and traditional with a mix of vintage thrown in. I was going to switch out the painting over the mantel, but I am trying to keep things simpler this year and that includes not having to move too many things out and in so I just worked with it.

I don't have a large deer so I pulled out this goat thing that I purchased from Wisteria years ago. Hey, it has antlers so we will pretend it is a deer.

How did I put this all together, you ask? Well, I took some faux garland and added some clippings from our Leland cypress trees in our yard. Then I just added some candle holders for some added sparkle. Then I stuck a couple of my antler sheds in the garland. At first I could not figure out what to put at each end. I had two cone trees, but they were too red next to the painting. Then I added birch candles on  stands and they just blended with the wall color. Then I saw a mantel with trophies on it and the light bulb came on. I only have one real trophy, but the black urn has the same shape. I can't remember who had the trophies to give credit, too. So glad someone gave me the inspiration I was needing. The only new thing are the small votives from PB outlet.

Post edit: many of you have said my goat thing is a deer. I believe it was a ram goat I ordered from Wisteria years ago. I know it was not a deer. Don't think deer are white anyway. Here is a pic of a real ram goat.

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The Homespun Christmas Party, to link your Christmas vignettes and mantels to, is still going strong and will be open all week so come add yours if you haven't. Thanks to all who have already joined. There is a whole lot of inspiration and talent. You should check them out if you haven't.

Have a super week!

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Between Naps on the Porch
From My Front Porch to Yours 

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