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Christmas Mantle/Buffet

Saturday, December 3, 2011

It's time for Christmas Blog parties galore, and the first stop is my favorite, Debbie Doos Blogging and Blabbing Magazine Copy Cat Challenge. I flipped over the Better Homes and Gardens Christmas Ideas 2011 issue. It is packed with beautiful ideas and features several of our favorite bloggers. I was looking for an idea to copy and was fortunate enough to find a picture loaded with things that I had on hand...yippee! I dont have a mantle but I do have a buffet that I talked about here. I didn't get it done in time for Thanksgiving but I did finish it in time for Christmas. I'll share the full reveal on that later, but right now it's all about Christmas. Here is the picture I tried to copy:




I saw this and thought it was great way to put some of my milk glass collection to good use. So here is my take:


As you can see I also made a  wreath that I will have a post and a full reveal on later.  I placed a vintage runner on top of the buffet because the mantle is white in the photo and because I didn't want to reveal the buffet just yet, sneaky huh?  Here are a few more shots of my copy cat.






As usual this was a fun Challenge, I cant wat to see what everyone is doing for Christmas this year, I'm joining  These fun parties this week,

                               Debbie Doos Blogging and Blabbing Christmas Magazine Copy Cat Challenge

                               My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday

                               Ivy and Elephants for Whats it Wednesday
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30 comments:

  1. Comeca JonesDecember 4, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    So close great mantle!

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  2. DawnDecember 4, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Wow, I can't believe how similar they are. You sure did a great copy cat!! Lovely

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  3. reFresh reStyleDecember 4, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I love the blue and white theme, you did a wonderful job on the copy cat!!
    Debbie

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  4. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRDecember 4, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Wow! You did a great job on your copy! You captured all of the elements of the original! Very pretty!

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  5. NanaDianaDecember 4, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Karen! You did a wonderful job! I like it better than the original~ xo Diana

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  6. Honey at 2805December 4, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    A fabulous interpretation!

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  7. Maria ElenaDecember 4, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    This is a great copycat! It is beautiful! I love the blue and white together. Gorgeous!

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  8. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonDecember 4, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Very very lovely! Love all of the white. I have already decorated for Christmas. But I have a few milk glass pieces I'm already planning a display for Wintery January. I may have to copy a bit of your copycat. lol! Now a new follower.

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  9. DebbiedoosDecember 4, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Seriously here, you are amazing..making my heart go beep beep! WOW, so pretty. I am so happy you shared with the party, certainly inspiring! Have fun my friend.

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  10. Sissie's Shabby CottageDecember 4, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Your buffet looks prettier than the original mantle. Love it.

    hugs
    sissie

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  11. Sonny GDecember 4, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    you did GREAT~! love your copy.

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  12. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsDecember 4, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Love your use of blue on your buffet. You have a great collection of milk glass. It looks so pretty displayed the way you have done.

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  13. Grandma Barb's This and ThatDecember 4, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    You did a fabulous job with your copy cat. Isn't it fun when you have most everything on hand. What inspirations there are out there.
    Following you now.
    Barb

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  14. EileenDecember 4, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    I love it Karen, I really like yours more. It seems to have a better composition to me. I love all your milk glass, and gorgeous bits of blue balls. I like your larger deer too. Just beautiful
    Eileen @ Cottage Beach House

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  15. GinaDecember 4, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Oh Karen, your copy is amazing! You did a wonderful job.

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  16. KellyDecember 4, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    your version looks so pretty! I used turquoise in my color scheme last year. I love it with the white. Great job!

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  17. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    fabulous! LOVE it! Found you @DebbieDoo's! Happy to be your newest follower!

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  18. Rosemary@villabarnesDecember 4, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Of course I'm loving your version better. You are a master at this.

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  19. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Great Job! It's beautiful! I'm your newest follower from the Debbiedoos Party. I'd love you to stop by my blog & maybe follow along too!
    Sally
    loveofhomes.blogspot.com

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  20. Heirloom treasuresDecember 5, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Lovely, really nice copy. xx jeanetteann

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  21. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Your mantel is so pretty! Love the white.

    Sharon @ mrshinesclass

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  22. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Hi Karen! Oh, your copy cat turned out to be so pretty! Love it! Love all of your milk glass and the touches of blue is so sparkly! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  23. DaniellaDecember 5, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    That is gorgeous! I had to look to see if I was looking at the picture or your house!
    And that paper wreath is amazing! I can't wait to see further details on that!
    xxDaniella

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  24. BrandiDecember 5, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Beautiful job Karen! I love your paper wreath too! The glittered edges were a great idea!!

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  25. UnknownDecember 5, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    that is beautiful!

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  26. Shabby chic SandyDecember 5, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Great job!

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  27. Ricki TreleavenDecember 6, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Wow, you nailed the copy cat challenge! I love the blue and white together. So pretty! I am linking from Debbiedoos.

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  28. Ricki TreleavenDecember 6, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    By the way...I like your new header, Karen.

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  29. outjunkingDecember 6, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Very nice. I have to get some milk glass, it is so perfect for Christmas.
    Lisa

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  30. TinaDecember 6, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    What a great copy, wonderful.

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