Our 2010 Christmas Mantel.
Complete with matching stockings hung by the fire with care...
I had these made the year John-Heath was born. They are made with the same materials but are not identical. This one is mine.
Ren's is adorned with a little jewel.
John-Heath's has a little braiding.
But each is expecting miracles (this one happens to be John's)....and 3 brave nutcrackers keeping an eye on the place.
These "crackernuts", as John-Heath calls them, are no longer so well equipped. A certain aforementioned child has long stripped them of their swords.Shiny red balls add a splash of color and match the ones in the vase.
Father Christmas is flanked by two antique glass candleholders.
These were owned by John's grandmother, Nannie, who kept red candles in them (if I remember correctly). 
The rest of the year this candleholder and its mate stay put away in a dining room curio.
And, one last time, a full shot.
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12 comments:
Very beautiful..love the pic over the mantel too. It's so much fun to get the stockings out year after year. My nutcrackers have been loved a bit too much over the years too! ;D
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LOVE your fireplace. It looks so warm and Christmasy.
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Great job, your mantel looks very pretty!
your decor is fabulous! i love how sweetly those nutcrackers keep watch....do you have to pay them much? the stockings are delightful and so are you! xoxo
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Really beautiful decorations. I love those stockings.
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Very very pretty. Thanks so much for sharing.
So warm and inviting. Thank you for linking up to "Amaze Me Monday" blog party. Hope to see you next week!
Very pretty!!
A Debbie-Dabble Christmas
I love the traditional look of your mantel. Very pretty. Thanks so much for joining the party.
I am loving looking at everyone's festive decorations! Finding you from All Things Heart and Home!
You have put together a warm and inviting look. It's very pretty. I have become your latest follower.
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