Vintage Christmas Mantel + Video
I finally get to show you my Christmas mantel! You know how obsessed I am with this mantel of mine. I haven’t even lived in this house for a year yet and I’ve shown it off more times than any other part of my house (like for fall, DIY heirloom pumpkins and Halloween!) Well of course the mantel is going to get decorated for Christmas! I’ve had this vision in my head of garland draped to the ground with ribbon since I moved in (that was spring BTW).
I’m participating in a Home for the Holidays tour hosted by my friend Kelly of My Soulful Home so be sure to check out all the beautiful tours at the end of this post!
Ready to get started?
I wanted vintage looking stockings and couldn’t find any so I came up with a pattern and sewed them. French/European looking stockings.
I’ve shown you my glittered and jewelled Christmas tree quite a bit now (I’m in love with the flocking!) so it was about time I moved a few feet over to show you the mantel.
Well, it wasn’t decorated until yesterday so that was the reason why I didn’t show you.
I’ve been busy sewing those stockings and antiquing the mirror! You can find out how to antique your own mirrors by clicking here!
I love this old old sled years ago at a local antique shop. It’s the perfect holder for candles since I didn’t want to leave them near the garland on the mantel I used it in my Holiday Housewalk two years ago.
The garland is Fraser Fir by Balsam Hill, two 10′ long garlands.
I just gathered the grey velvet ribbon with twine and tied it to the garland. Easy peasy!
I love this velvet ribbon and the way it drapes down to the floor. So luxurious.
This beaded chandelier from Antique Farmhouse is always in my Instagram shots too. It’s famous!
I’m so in love with how my stockings turned out…I cannot wait to share with you the pattern I made this coming Monday!
I used French linen that I bought during my trip to France this year.
I love how my Christmas mantel turned out this year!
Especially since I didn’t really have a place to decorate last year while I was waiting for this house to be renovated…it’s been so fun to decorate this year!
Now be sure to visit my friends for their beautiful Christmas tour or vignette all weekend long!
Be sure to watch a short video on my snowy vintage Christmas decor!
Make sure to pin it for later!
click in case you missed:
DIY Vintage Christmas Stockings
Day One
French Garden House * Shabby Fu Fu * Zevy Joy * Redhead Can Decorate * My Soulful Home
Day Two
Starfish Cottage * Little Farmstead * So Much Better with Age * Cedar Hill Farmhouse
Garden Therapy * TeaselwoodDesign * Shabby Art Boutique
Day Three
Love of Home * Duke Manor Farm * Setting for Four
White Lace Cottage * Cupcakes & Crinoline * Our Southern Home
Day Four
Designthusiasm * Celebrating Everyday Life * Savvy Southern Style
Laura Trevey * Confessions of a Serial DIY’er * Housepitality Designs * She Holds Dearly
Jamie – I adore your home! I empathize with your spring time Christmas decorating as we were both deep in renovation last Christmas time. The mantle, the tree, those stockings from French fabric – Christmas slay – mean sleigh! Seriously though you are slaying me with your style! Well done -enjoy every minute in your beautiful home with your sweet children this year!
haha Kelly! You’re hilarious. Thanks for your sweet comment, friend.
Hugs, Jamie
I love your mantel! There is so much beautiful going on in your home, but your mantel decorated for Christmas looks stunning. The sled with the candles really make this a beautiful focal point. I’m so happy to be on this Holiday Home Tour with you! Merry December!
Thank you so much, Lidy, What a wonderful comment coming from you.
Hugs, Jamie
Your mantel and the entire room is so beautiful in your Winter Whites and gorgeous greens. I love the sled on the hearth with the grouping of
the candles…such a wonderful idea! Truly a room that would make your family and friends want to gather and enjoy the beauty of your Holiday decor!!
Shirley, you are the sweetest. Happy holidays to you and yours.
Hugs, Jamie
Jamie! So gorgeous! I just love the second picture of your mantel and your chair and tree… wishing I could climb through the screen and take it all in in-person! 🙂 Those French linen stockings are perfect. Fantastic job. Hope you have the best Christmas yet with your little ones. ~julie
Thank you so much, Julie! Happy holidays to you and your family too.
Big hugs, Jamie
Oh my goodness, your mantle is gorgeous! I just love that big, luxurious grey velvet ribbon mixed with simple greenery and white stockings. Thanks so much for sharing! It’s been fun blog hopping with you this week, have a merry christmas!
Thank you Kristy! Happy holidays to you too!
Hugs, Jamie
Like everything you do Jamie, this is so beautiful. I loved your tree and now I love your mantle too. The stockings are super cute too. Merry Christmas!
Thanks so much, Kerryanne. Have a wonderful holiday with your family!
Hugs, Jamie
Gorgeous mantel, Jamie! Love the lush ribbon, the sled and the sweet little stockings! I’m inspired!!
Thanks so much, Lory. Happy holiday to you and your family!
Hugs, Jamie
I LOVE your gorgeous mantle and that mirror is exquisite!!! Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much, Anne. Merry Christmas!
Hugs, Jamie
Oh my lands……that mantel! Love, love it!
Thanks so much, Joan. Merry Christmas!
Hugs, Jamie
Please let me M.E. know where you got your mirror on the mantel or how you antique it
Hi Dianne,
The mirror was a find at a local shop closing but I have a post and video on how to antique mirrors as well as a PDF you can download.
Here’s the post: https://somuchbetterwithage.com/the-ultimate-guide-on-diy-antique-mirrors/
Hugs, Jamie