I’m on a role here, people! There’s no stoppin’ this Christmas decorating fool. Well, I guess laundry could always stop me. However, I’ve just chosen not to do it. It’s the sacrifice I’m willing to make.
Remember this wreath? Luckily I’ve stocked up on the super wide ribbon from Wal-Mart, and I simply changed it out for the season.
My neutrality (yup, made it up) took a backseat for a minute so I could implement some more red this year. I figure it’s not too obnoxious to give me nightmares or make me break out into hives on a regular basis.
Of course, no fireplace mantle would be complete without some big, gaseous, high-maintenance dog plopped right in the middle of my shot. He saw me grab the camera, and he literally trotted over to “his spot”.
I mumbled something like, “What do you think you’re doing?” and he responded by thumping his tail on the floor. Huh.
So there you have it! The mantle. I’ll be back after I spread more Christmas cheer throughout the house!
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gorgeous… stunning… love the last pic. w/ the cute doggy, the burning fire, mantel and tree. Love that bowa wreath… so cute and glam!
It looks great, Chris, and your pictures came out so good! Love the red {can't go wrong with that color}.
Oh, so beautiful! It's perfect! I love the garland! so cozy!
Chris, I love it! Makes me want to snuggle up with a nice book or with Max, he just adds to the charm
Oh your pup just makes it look like a lovely card.
It looks stunning.
Oh how I love that. And your dog just adds that homeified (I made that up too) look. I'm lovin' the apple green and red, is that a real tree?
That room looks so cozy and delicious. Really beautiful. Where did you get that garland?
OMG it's gorgeous!! I actually have a a big vase filled with similar ornament balls like yours! I feel so chic having something like you!! I even came up with the idea all on my own!! (Although I now want to add pine cones!)
I love that your dog is in the picture!! Makes it feel more homey! My dog's favorite spot is right in front of our fireplace too!!
Looks fantastic!!! I love the look and your tree is beautiful!
Suzanne
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!! The red with the lime green! LOVE! And that wreath! I am coveting it!! And I love the last photo!! Looks like a Christmas card!
Beautiful photos!
Lou Cinda 🙂
Gorgeous. You've done it again, my friend.
WOW is that AMAZINGLY beautiful!
Merry Christmas
GORGEOUS!!!!! I love the pops of red!
Absolutely beautiful! JUST stunning!! I love red. Especially at Christmas time.
Christmas card perfect, dog and all!
LOVE your mantel–especially the wreath! Love the ornaments in the container and,of course, the dog 🙂
Beautiful!
Absolutely gorgeous. Your photography is really good too!
Chris, you definitely have the Christmas spirit. Your home looks like something out of one of those fancy decorating magazines…job well done.
Gorgeous – I'm totally loving that wreath!
It looks beautiful and I like the doggy in that perfect spot. My dog is adding the perfect "scent" to make your photo oh, so realistic… that part I could do without. 😉
Love the garland! So great.
Your mantel and tree are absolutely beautiful!!!
Looks gorgeous!
Beautious!! I love the pops of red! I'm obsessed with red this year. Our cats do the same thing — they must have super sonic "the camera is turning on" hearing.
love the red vases!! beautiful room, Chris, in her holiday dress 🙂
Love the dog! He makes the whole thing come together.
The garland is gorgeous!!! Love the feathers and natural-ness to it! Simly fabulous! Happy Holidays!
I love it. Even with the dog in the picture it's bliss. 🙂
Rachelle
Just looked through all of your Christmas decoration posts! You did a fantastic job! I absolutely love what you did on your mantle! Beautiful!
So beautiful! It makes your home seem so warm and inviting!
Can you just come over??????
It's delicious. Love it all!
The room looks so warm and cozy. I want that wreath!
It's gorgeous. I love how Maximus is enjoying the fire. I wish I had a mantle to decorate :o(. I just gaze at yours when I'm feeling mantle-envy!
I love it!
So…
Can I move in to your house?
It's beautiful…I can cook, clean, babysit…
Love the mantel.
Sass
😀
your photos (with the dog) remind me of a high end decorating magazine. beautiful and very inspiring….and I too have a mountain of laundry to put away (we are living out of the basket right now) because my holiday decorating has taken over.
Absolutely stunning! Love it!
Fantastic!! It is definitley pretty enough to justify skipping laundry.
Are you kidding me… the feathers.. LOVE THEM!!! The dog in the picture… very BHG or Southern Living (whichever you choose). You just need to be in the picture holding a cup of cocoa and be all nestled and cozy on your couch. So pretty and "hang-out-able." Yep. I made up that word.
CHRIS! This looks absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!
And think of it this way: at Christmastime, red and green ARE the neutrals. No nightmares.
He may be high-maintenance, but Maximus does add an adorable touch to those photos. I especially like the one where we can see your tree in the foreground and the fireplace in the background. Gorgeous.
I thought of you today as I wrote about my first Christmas in Michigan. 🙂 Stay warm!
It's positively gorgeous — big gaseous dog and all :o)!!
Blessings!
Deborah
You have done a beautiful job! The garland is just gorgeous! Your pup knows the best place to lie down…perfect picture.
I love it! And I was going to comment yesterday on how I think your burlap garland is just inspired … and the cutest idea I've seen all season. Love it all! Gorgeous room.
SUCH a pretty home!! These pictures are stunning!!! You seem like the best mom ever!! xxoxoxo
It's beautiful.
Looks awesome! I finally got around to making a pair of ornament wreaths you posted many moons ago. They look pretty great and I've had some relatives hinting I should make some for them. Maybe next years gift no?!
Looks awesome! I finally got around to making a pair of ornament wreaths you posted many moons ago. They look pretty great and I've had some relatives hinting I should make some for them. Maybe next years gift no?!
Your mantle is BEAUTIFUL!
That wreath and tree are absolutely gorgeous! Well done.
Beautiful! I love your traditional Christmas colors. I love all the new blues and browns and pinks and purples that people are using in decorations, but I always go back to the basic reds and greens myself!
Maximus is my kind of dog!
I wanna go there and hug him 🙂 your home is looking amazing!
I love the mantle. That wreath is darling. The picture of your dog by the fireplace is so cute.
Love your wrapping idea from the previous post.
Gorgeous! Like someone said, looks like a Christmas card. Complete with large dog. 😉
It all looks stunning and fabulous!! Your blog is beautiful. I just recently found your blog through a link somewhere else. I love it!!!!!!!!!!!
I am hosting a giveaway on my blog. I hope you can stop by and enter.
beautiful!
That is the most beautiful garland I have ever seen!
Looks gorgeous..I want you to come decorate my house! 🙂
One word: WOW
That mantle had me at hello. Where in the world did you buy/make that wreath ? I'm in heaven. Inquiring minds want to know. I'm so smitten with all the glam paired with the shiny red !!
Beautiful decorations!! Oh how I wish to have a mantle.
BEAUTIFUL!!!! Very cozy too!
Hello! I'm new to your blog, and love it! You have great style and are hilarious! Love the tree and the mantel. (And adore that dog! What a sweetheart!)
So pretty. The room looks fabulous. Love that garland.
Just stunning I really love the way you have done the mantle, love all the pinecones and apples, my mantle looks very similar only for some reason I had this for once I wanted the ends to touch the floor, I think I got the look I wanted but I must say yours is a wow, come for a visit, I am a new follower of yours…
wow. absolutely stunning! I LOVE IT!
Simply breath taking!!!!
It feels very warm. I love it 🙂
Oh how beautiful and doggy just makes it perfect.
Chris, it's all just beautiful. Love your tree and that gorgeous garland on the mantel. You did a great job! That red & green looks so vibrant.
LOL on the dog!
I think that the dog just sets off the picture ~ it looks like home! Beautiful mantel ~ I love it!
Absolutly Breathtaking!!
Can I move in…or at least next door? YOU ROCK!!!!
Gorgeous. I love the last picture!
That wreath is fabulous! How was it made?? What is the white puffy stuff. Do tell….and quick because I want to make one!! I am not crafty and need all the help I can get. Thanks and have a great day!
Oh, it is SO beautiful! I'm so happy I found your blog! Lovely!
Love it!!! And deep down you know you love the dog. 🙂
Your tree and mantle look beautiful! Makes me want to curl up in that room with a blanket, a book and a cup of hot chocolate!
Oh, my goodness your decorations are absolutely stunning! It looks as if it should be in a magazine. Lovely lovely Christmas decor.
Have a wonderful time in preparation for our blessed season,
Sharon
Oh, my goodness your decorations are absolutely stunning! It looks as if it should be in a magazine. Lovely lovely Christmas decor.
Have a wonderful time in preparation for our blessed season,
Sharon
You have such an amazing eye! I LOVE the mandle! It is so classy and warm…makes me wish I had a fire place!
Um, that's gorgeous!
So pretty, i hope you are having a fun party this month to show off all your gorgeous decorations!
very nice that wreath is to die for, i want one with a blue ribbon.. oh yea!
so glad I found your site and did the fireplace garland as you described. I love it! It was fun to do and looks awesome.
That garland is so beautiful and full! Where did you find it or maybe you made it? What a perfect setting with the fireplace and the dog. Looks like a Christmas card.
Chris, how are you getting such great photos of your Christmas decorations? I've tried all different settings and they never come out quite right. Any pointers? Your house looks gorgeous.
It's beautiful…..and the mantle doesn't look half bad either. LOL! He's darling and your home looks gorgeous!
teri
I love the wreath! So sassy!
It's all good. Love the red, love the dog. 🙂
where did you get the garland you wrapped around your tree, the burlappy thing with the ho-ho and other writing….LOVE THAT!
pics so beautiful
Beautiful! I love your tree!
Oh honey everything looks fantastic, even Maximus…He's such a lovable lug. Those sad eyes. The tree is so lovely and adore the snow ornament and HO HO HO. So CHRISTMASYYYYY
Love Mom
I love it all! It looks so inviting and just like a Christmas card! I am stopping in from Nester's Tour. If you would like to see my tour posts you can click on the 'Christmas 2009' tag on the left sidebar of my blog. Have a great holiday season!
Fun post and your mantle looks pretty all dressed up in red. I love it and it is great inspiration for this year.