Christmas mantel.

I promised myself that after we had Luke's birthday party, we would start the venture of decorating for Christmas. This always usually takes me awhile because I change things up so much, so I get started early to have it how I want it by Christmas. This year we bought a new tree because the one we used to have started to get very hot!!

I have been picturing this mantel since we bought a house back in 2011, and I am so happy that our new house has a fireplace with a beastly mantel!

Sources: Lanterns: TJ Maxx, stool is from a garage sale, tin from Home Goods, large ornaments from TJ Maxx, stockings and ornamental greens from Hobby Lobby, gold trees and star topper from Hobby Lobby, gold decorations from Hobby Lobby, sticks, pearls and gold string from Hobby Lobby. Large canvas artwork from American Furniture Warehouse.