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My Substitute Mantle

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

I decorated my newly finished buffet for the Magazine Copy Cat Christmas Challenge. I liked it a lot but it wasn't exactly what I wanted for the season...so I did  another arrangement. I made two arrangements using clippings of boxwood and pine from my yard mixed with some faux greenery. I added twigs also from the yard and added pine cones and silver balls. I made a candle scape on a silver tray in the center. The arrangement anchors my giant wreath lol. I'm giving you a tiny peek of my buffet, but not to much because I'll be revealing it later.  Here are some shots of my new arrangement on my buffet aka my substitute mantle.













              I'll be joining these great parties,
              
                  Shabby Art Boutique for The Christmas Inspiration Party.
                 Funky Junk Interiors for SNS
                 The Nester for The Christmas Tour of Homes
     

              
           

26 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 14, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    So so pretty! I love the white colour palette and your greenery with the branches!

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  2. UnknownDecember 14, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    A great look and I love the mercury glass mixed with the whites and greenery.

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  3. Jessica HeightsDecember 14, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Beautiful! Your candlesticks are gorgeous!

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  4. nicolette {momnivores dilemma}December 14, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Lovely. Simply lovely.

    {saw you at the nester}

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  5. :)December 14, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Love your candlestick display. It is stunning!

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  6. reFresh reStyleDecember 14, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Your buffet mantel is gorgeous! Great job!
    Debbie

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  7. GinaDecember 14, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Your buffet looks fabulous! I love the candlestick collection.

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  8. UnknownDecember 14, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    So pretty! Love the simple mix of silver and white!

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  9. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Your buffet looks so elegant and beautiful!

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  10. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    I don't have a fireplace mantle either! I absolutely love the silver candle scape. Great pairings.

    Glad I wandered over from Nester's!

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  11. philben5December 15, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Beautiful vignette! thanks so much for sharing and Merry Christmas!
    Blessings
    Roxanne

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  12. Joy@Thrifty Parsonage LivingDecember 15, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Very pretty vignette! I love the silver candle scape. You did a great job making a substitute mantle!

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  13. LornaDecember 15, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Simply Beautiful and Elegant!

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  14. catieDecember 15, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    so simple and gorgeous! stopping over from the nester...i don't have a mantle either, so i'm looking for some more ideas on substitutes! ;)

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  15. The Polka Dot ClosetDecember 15, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Gorgeous! I am primarily a pink and white girl, but I am coming around and liking silver and starting to incorporate some into my decor, I love it on your mantle!

    Carol

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  16. TheresaDecember 16, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Hi Karen,
    I have been busy looking around your blog. I like your style and your Christmas decor is lovely!
    Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words. Have a great day!
    Theresa

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  17. Fonda @Southern ScrapsDecember 16, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Gorgeous! Love the dreamy white and silver mix.

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  18. Sissie's Shabby CottageDecember 17, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Ooh everything looks so pretty! I love the silver and the whites on your mantle and that wreath is so pretty.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  19. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueDecember 17, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    I adore the white cone wreath with the mirror insert - absolutely divine!
    I'd love it if you could link this up at my Christmas Inspiration party at http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com/2011/12/inspiration-friday_16.html

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  20. Ivy and ElephantsDecember 17, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I can hardly wait for the reveal! Everything looks wonderful! I have got to learn how to make those gorgeous paper wreaths! Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving such sweet comments.
    Hope you join us again next week, and link up.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  21. BrandiDecember 18, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    oh Karen, beautiful job! I love the branches mixed in with your arrangements! The candles on the platter are really stunning! Well done my friend! xo

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  22. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeDecember 18, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    LOVE everything about this! The silver containers are great and the way you arranged the greenery, etc. is lovely!

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  23. UnknownDecember 18, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    I love this! So elegant and festive!
    Kerry at HouseTalkN

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  24. Robin JohnsonDecember 20, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Oh how beautiful! So elegant and sparkling I love it.

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  25. Ann from On Sutton PlaceDecember 20, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Oh my gosh this is gorgeous. I love the urns and I think the way you used the sticks is brilliant. Very well done! Merry Christmas to you and your family. ~Ann

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  26. Cassie BustamanteDecember 21, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    gorgeous! i love the paper wreath/mirror!

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