I’m so excited to be able to do something new this year. Most of you won’t think anything of it, but I get to decorate my vintage mantel for Christmas and hang stockings from something different than a shelf! Oh the Joys of decorating around a fireplace, even if it a DIY vintage mantel with fake birch wood in the middle.
The holiday season is the perfect time to transform your living room into a cozy, festive retreat, and the mantel is often the centerpiece for your Christmas decorations. One of the most charming farmhouse Christmas mantel decor ideas is to layer your mantel with bottle brush trees and mini trees of different heights. This creates a whimsical forest effect that brings the magic of the Christmas season indoors. For added texture and rustic appeal, scatter some pine cones among the trees, and tuck in sprigs of red berries for a subtle pop of color.
An easy way to add warmth and ambiance is by incorporating candle holders in various shapes and sizes. Place them between the trees and pine cones to create a soft, inviting glow that makes your mantel feel extra special. Hanging Christmas stockings along the mantel is a classic touch that never goes out of style. Choose stockings with farmhouse-inspired patterns like plaid, burlap, or cable knit to enhance the cozy vibe.
There are so many different ways to personalize your farmhouse mantel. For a simple yet festive statement, hang a “Merry Christmas” banner above the mantel, or add wooden signs with seasonal greetings. Mix in vintage finds, such as galvanized metal buckets or antique lanterns, to complete the look. With these farmhouse Christmas mantel decor ideas, your living room will be ready to welcome friends and family throughout the holiday season.
What’s your favorite style of Christmas decor? As a child I loved to see bright red and greens and colored lights.
The older I get, though, the more I can see my style leaning towards muted colors and a vintage style.
I love the look of flocked greenery with hints of reds and greens, but nothing too bright or overwhelming.
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My vintage mantel is white, as is the clock that sits above my mantel. I knew I wanted a flocked white look for my Christmas decor, but I worried it might be too much white. I found a great flocked 9′ garland at Wal-Mart for $12, and I knew I could at least try it and see how it looked.
Below is a close up of how it looks on my vintage mantel.
I love it and I don’t think it’s too much white! What do you think?
After I arranged the garland around the clock and the vintage mantel, it was time to add the stockings. I purchased these stockings at a boutique in Birmingham, AL many years ago and had them embroidered with our names, but you can see similar personalized stockings from Amazon below.
After I hung the stockings I added a few Christmas goodies I had from years past.
The believe in miracles sign and the star were both from Hobby Lobby. The sleigh and the two small trees were both from the Target dollar spot last year.
So what do you think of my “muted” Christmas decor? I think it’s just enough color.
I’m so happy I can hang my stockings on a real (sort of?) fireplace mantel this year.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you’ve been inspired to repurpose or upcycle something of your own.
Lindsey**
