Christmas Mantel

I finally finished decorating the tree and mantel in my greatroom.  They are very similar to what I did last year (maybe that's why I really wasn't into it this year)  The only problem I had was this year the garland on the mantel just wouldn't stay in place.  It kept coming down, breaking a lot of my treasured ornaments.  You would have thought I knew better, and just removed the ornaments, but nooooooo. I was determined to get that garland to stay, ornaments (what's left) and all.  I finally use duck tape to keep it in place.

I've had this white tree for a number of years.  Actually, it's a half tree.  One that you put against a wall because you don't have space for a "full" tree. I loved this tree in my old home because it took up less space. I had lots of junk  stuff.  Now I can't part with it.  I love a white tree - especially a purple and white tree!

All of the glass ornaments on the tree are teardrop shape .   .   .

                I believe these stockings are as old as my son who is thirty-two.
I said I would decorate them when I bought them, but I never did.

 

I placed ornaments on top of mercury candlesticks ( I did break a few of these too, trying to get them to stay in place) to add a bit of height to the arrangement.

 Here is what's left of the ornaments I hung on the garland

 They're in different shades of light and dark purple   .    .   . really very pretty.

           And at night  .   .   .

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