It’s here! It’s here!
The holiday season is upon us. And if you know me at all, you know I’m already knee-deep in red glitter. If you don’t know me, I love Christmas. I’ve got holiday scents burning. I’ve got the Christmas station on repeat. And I’m on my fifth peppermint mocha in the past 2 days.
My friends – I train all year for this. Christmas is basically my SUPER BOWL. And I’m going for a touch down. Or something. Go, sports!
Today, I’m thrilled to share our first completed space for the holidays – the living room mantel. I became a little more obsessed with black and red for the holidays and it really shows here. (See our holiday home tour from last year.)
I am joining with 17 other bloggers to share our holiday mantel inspiration today. (Check out all the beautiful mantels and vignettes at the end of the post. You will want to block out some time to see them all. Get those pinnin’ fingers ready.)
Holiday mantel inspiration in black and red
I love creating spaces in our home that feel different every Christmas. And the mantel has a much more modern feel this year – with a mix of black and white buffalo check, berries and large Monrovian stars.
It’s still too hot to burn a fire in the fireplace, so I filled up the area with some of my favorite Christmas decor. I created a black backdrop for a beautiful wreath as a centerpiece.
The gingham bunting works perfectly with the berries. I have had the berries for 10 years and they get a new life every Christmas.
And don’t forget the hearth. Perfect spot for more pillows and stars.
And another letter board for one of my favorite holiday sentiments. There really is no place like home for the holidays. Am I right?
The tree moved next to the fireplace this year – which adds a little sparkle and pulls the theme together more.
Oh, hey! There’s another tree on the staircase, too. You can never have too many trees, the experts say. (I just made that up.) I’ll be back another day to share more about the trees. (Want to be notified when that happens? Just sign up here.)
Having the mantel decorated is making me feel more in the Christmas spirit. Don’t come too close or I’ll just start throwing glitter at you like holy water.
Because you can never have too much sparkle.
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More mantel inspiration
Are you looking for even more holiday mantel inspiration? These 17 other mantels and vignettes by other talented bloggers are putting me totally in the mood for the holiday season.
The Happy Housie / A Pretty Life / Place of My Taste / Two Twenty One / Newly Woodwards / Cherished Bliss
Lovely Etc. / Town and Country Living / All Things With Purpose / House by Hoff / My Fabuless Life / Lehman Lane
Green With Decor / The House of Wood / Fynes Designs / Bigger Than The Three of Us / Casa Watkins Living/ Blue I Style
So grab a cup of cocoa and check out all the beautiful holiday mantel inspiration. There are so many lovely, creative ideas.
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I’ll be back tomorrow for another peek at our holiday decor in the living room.
Carrie says
This is such a fun look! I am loving the Buffalo checks and those stars!
Kim Woodward says
Thank you so much, Carrie!
Meg Green With Decor says
I love all of it – the stars, red beads, letterboard, it all is so festive! What a cozy mantel for the holidays!
Tara @ Lehman lane says
So pretty Kim! I love all the red and your wreath looks beautiful over your chalkboard.
Theresa says
Super cute and I love, love the fireplace banner! Can you tell me where you got it?
(I made your fall candy corn banner, lots of compliments on it)
ashley@biggerthanthethreeofus says
I can’t get on board with Christmas being your super bowl!! Lol, the super bowl is the SUPER BOWL. Huge NFL fan here. =) The mantle is gorgeous as is your styling!
Kim Woodward says
Haha touché!
Anne says
Honestly, all of the mantles look beautiful but I love your mantle the best. I really love your wreath. Please share the details with us. Thank you! Wishing you joy each day and a mocha!
cassie bustamante says
looks awesome, kim! love the buffalo check banner!
Kim Woodward says
Thanks so much! I love the banner, too. I am thinking about going and getting more. I could have made them (chuckle) but it wasn’t worth it when they were already made just like I wanted them.
Jo-Anna Rooney says
Your mantel is beautiful! I love that you go all out for Christmas, I do too! It’s such a beautiful time of year!
Kim Woodward says
I totally agree! We are soul sisters! It’s something I look forward to every year. And now my son loves helping, which makes is more fun.
Jenifer Scherlin says
Hi Kim!
Beautiful mantel!!! Quick question for you: where did you find that little white church ? Too cute!
Kim Woodward says
Thanks so much! It’s actually silver (the one on the mantel, right?) It was from Target last year. I think there are similar ones there this year, too.
Krista says
I love the crisp and fresh and bright colour combination you’ve used Kim! So classic and welcoming and perfectly Christmas!! Thanks for joining in on this hop!