COPYCAT CHRISTMAS MANTEL

When I was doing my Copycat Challenge
I didn't realize that the party over at
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
was featuring mantels.


I am glad to be joining Kristin
for day two of


"The Christmas Blogger Block Party"
by sharing my Christmas mantel


It also happens to be my first 
Copycat Challenge attempt.

Traditional Homes Nov/Dec 2011

I had recently pinned this photo because 

I thought it was a great inspiration. 

Traditional Homes Nov/Dec 2011

The closeup was really the inspiration

for I knew I already had most of the components.

Here goes!

Because of the colors I use in my home, I have used silver and blues for many years. I always tried to achive a cool wintery look. 

I liked the seashells in the inspiration because of our location by the shore.

 I didn't have framed seashells but I did have some beautiful sparkly sea creatures around the house.

I had lots of mercury glass trees and candlesticks. I gathered the candlesticks from around the house and brought out the box of mercury glass trees. They are usually on the dining table for Christmas.

 Here are more glittery seashells. For the greenery I used a couple of garlands that I have had for years.

I like these because all the stems and the base garland are paper wrapped. If there is any plastic, it is not visible. 

 I added some pearl and silver beaded garland to brighten the pine. 

I love the little tree with fleur de lis top. 

 I am not sure what the creature is leaning against the candlestick on the right. But it is pretty and shiny. 

If it's shiny it qualifies.

 There's that creature again. Can anyone identify that?

 I also added some small silver pine cones.

Savannah Granny 2011

Traditional Homes Nov/Dec 2011

Savannah Granny 2011

Traditional Homes Nov/Dec 2011

OK! What do you think?

Did I come close?

Please join me over at:

Debbie-Debbiedoos Blogging and Blabbing

 For the first Party in the 

"Christmas Blogger Block Party"

I am also joining the following great holiday parties:

Tabletop Tuesday

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Merry Mantels
Coastal Christmas
FMPTY"s Holiday Mantel Party

Please leave a comment. That way I know you stopped by to visit.

Merry Christmas!

Let's Take A Break

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ENDS MIDNIGHT DEC 2ND!
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I don't know about you, 

but this decorating has me 

"PLUM TUCKERED OUT"

This is "Butters" cuz he is so fat plus he is always "tuckered out".

Just stop what you're doing and take a break with me.

 I hosted my Bunco group here on Monday. We had a few of these Snapple Peach Teas left over.

 It was cold here today.
 I know, I know, we don't know cold weather when we pass it on the street. For Savannah, it was cold, maybe 57 Fahrenheit.

A concoction of peach tea, cinnamon stick and a little nutmeg.  Now let's warm that up a little.

While that's warming I will set my place.

 My friend Margaret, remember "Tea For Margaret",

gave me these little holly cocktail napkins a few years ago. I will use one of those for a coaster.

 You are getting a little peek into the decorations shaping up in the kitchen. 

My placemat is actually a vintage dresser scarf. I am using a Nikko dessert plate. You will see the cup, shortly. I am treating myself to my antique International's Stratford salad fork and fruit spoon. I am using the fruit spoon for my beverage, just because I like it and I can!
Remember "This"

Well, it has been cut, on Thanksgiving actually.

Add my mulled peach tea and I am set for my break. 

My this is some fine dining! My, this fruitcake is yummy. It is so rich you can't eat much but you get a great sugar high. I will save some for Sweet Old Bob. You know that peach tea concoction is really tasty and warm, too!

You can see the mug better here. The mugs and dessert plates have matching designs. There are four designs in all, a wreath, bell, Christmas tree and ornament all formed with the leaves and berries.

Thanks for joining me. Don't you have a new burst of energy now? OK, let's get back to Decking the Halls.

Got to get ready for the Christmas Blog Party!

I am joining the following parties:

Katherine's Favorite Things Blog Hop

Tablescape Thursday

Open House Thursday

Thrifty Thursday

Time Travel Thursday

Vintage Thingies Thursday