Are you inspired by KSWL, but need some holiday help? Me too.

8 years ago

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We will be home for Christmas this year and entertaining as well. I think KSWL started pestering us all about this in August but I am catching up now. : )

Here is the deal.

This is my LR mantle last year.

This is what I want to do this year:

I found these candlesticks that I think work (below). I can ask a florist to design a spray/bough that will work. I have nice faux green pears. But, my fpl is larger and wall space above the mantle shorter. Is it 3' in the back and maybe 4.5' or so in the very front (it is sloped up to a very high ceiling with a windowed cupola).

Are my proportions wrong to copy this look IYHO? The top of the candelabra would be at virtually the same height as where you can see the top of the demi-john in the first photo on the left, but I would have the candlestick pulled forward (and with a short pillar like the first photo).

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cawaps

8 years ago

What about oversized ball Christmas ornaments (8, 10, or 12 inch)? You could combine these with foliage, and/or alternate with the wrapped present idea.

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Nothing Left to Say
8 years ago
If you want to change the interior color, you could wrap flat styrofoam rectangles, cut to fit, and just put them in for the holidays.
MtnRdRedux
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8 years ago
I think I will try that, crl. DH is gonna love this project! : )
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Bunny
8 years ago
KSWL is Knowledge Speaks Wisdom Listens

I had no idea. I always transpose the S and W, and this will help me remember. :)
romy718
8 years ago
I need motivation rather than inspiration. We just returned from a week in Florida & I haven't gotten over the fact that summer is over.

Beagles- I have the Dickens (Heritage) Villages & The North Pole Villages. Setting up the villages is how I begin my holiday decorating. Maybe later this week.
User
8 years ago
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I am really doing my part for the military / industrial / Christmas complex this year......my superiors will be pleased o<{:-)

I love your inspiration photo and think it should work beautifully on your pictured mantel. A question, though---what is above the mantel? It looks as though it is a kind of light tunnel and I don't see a painting or mirror. One reason the inspiration pic works so well is that there are really only three elements---mirror, abundant greenery and candlesticks that are more muted than either. The candlesticks you've found ape the look perfectly, but might give that match-y look if you have a gold mirror also. So IMO what's over the mantel would drive your choice of candlesticks and possibly the shade of greenery.

Dont bother to put anything small in your niches! At that height---although not a great distance---they won't be showcasing small stuff (like Christmas houses) but storing it.

adding--- the pictures you have of things in those niches demonstrate the size problem, nothing looks very intentional about those things. We decorate the top of our library bookcases at Christmas with garland and big nutcrackers. The top of that bookcase is just over nine feet and we have three and four foot nutcrackers up there, along with groups of smaller ones on pedestals at varying heights. The key is to mass them properly so they can be seen.,,lithe first year we did it the proportions were all wrong and it looked just like storage. I would put ONE thing in each of your niches, on a wood pedestal if possible and get some battery operated LED light for each niche that you just keep lit all season. If you ever get to the German christmasmarkets, a collection of those fabulous angels would be really lovely in those niches---just one in each!
User
8 years ago
Like this----not the brightly colored wooden smoker type!
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caminnc
8 years ago
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I would mimic the greenery on the mantle in each niche. Put three large candles of different heights (on timers of course) in each middle section. Then I would put large gold wrapped gift box with lime bows on either side of the middle niche. I have mirror backs in my niches but I guess that might be more than you would want to do. Whatever you do will be beautiful.
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Holly- Kay
8 years ago
I agree with KSWL that anything small displayed in the niches will tend to disappear. The Dicken's villages have a lot of detail that would be lost in your niches. I think one large battery operated pillar candle surrounded by greenery in each niche would add a decorated touch.

The angels that KSWL posted are TDF! They are so gorgeous I would want them close to be able to see the detail rather than in niches. WTBS they would look spectacular anywhere they are displayed.
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busybee3
8 years ago
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how large are the niches?? I agree that their ht will take away the impact of what's up there... I have a set of the 12 days of Christmas plates, and I'm not sure you could really tell what they were too well up there- is the bottom of the niches 9' high? 10'?

I think decorating them similarly and brightly might have the best impact... I do think decent sized lit houses could look really nice, but having outlets installed in 14 niches might not be easy!!!

greenery with really bright balls, etc could look pretty...

I'd be careful if you buy battery operated candles to make sure the flames are close to white... otherwise you would get a not so attractive (at Christmas time!) orangey Halloween glow!!!

add-- ohh, mirror backs (or tops) might look very cool with reflections!!
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caminnc
8 years ago
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Oh and I would repeat lime bows on the candelabras to enhance the pear color.
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missymoo12
8 years ago
I love those 12 days plates, but they are dessert plate size, and if that small they might look a bit lost. Larger, vintage holiday platters might be a better size. Maybe your kids are into painting their own version of the 12 days on larger white platters?

Your mantle will be the star of the show but that room is really a show place and the shelves are a big part of the architecture of the room so I really think you need to step it up with the shelves. Do put the little battery LED lights in at least a couple or something gilded or with shine in some if you don't do lights.

It these were mine I would wrap a couple fake packages, add greenery and lights, put ribbons around the existing stacks of books and scout out some vintage child Christmas books to prop open. You could add a couple houses and an angel, snowmen, nutcracker, deer...

You could even put a couple large gorgeous holiday cards up there and put a lighted garland swaged above all of the shelves and call it done. In fact that might be a good thing (the garland) since you said there are speakers in some and if they are not all filled it might look odd to have a couple left blank. Or hang gilded frames with small holiday-winter scenes in front of the speakers.

Ok, I know, I'm a more is more type. Especially at Christmas.
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MtnRdRedux
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8 years ago
Funny about your post, KSWL, I was just thinking this morning ... how can i ignore the ginormous gold mirror as part of the effect here! Believe it or not I have a very OTT gold La Barge mirror in the garage. I might try it there. I also have a painting with a very heavy ornate gold frame that might work. One issue is the top of the mantle is very deep; a few feet. I think I have some choices but I need to bring in the gold on that plane.

Last night I fell down a rabbit hole looking for things for those niches. Came to the same conclusion about the size of the plates. I started to look at --- have you heard of these -- putz glitter houses and i just love them. Some of them are larger and you can light them from behind.

But honestly I think it needs to be large, almost graphic. Maybe it just has to be boxes in shiny paper with bright ribbon. I could also suspend oversized ornaments just in front of the niches.

Hmm, mirrored niches. Ohhhh.... mirror boyyyyyy.... c'mon baaccck! And guess what. I want them patinaed! : )

Apart from the holidays, I do think it is time to rethink those niches. Paint or mirrors or something.
User
8 years ago
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I remember you mentioning that LaBarge mirror---wasn't it in your previous house? I'll be it would be a showstopper in your current living room!! The right painting would also be great, although the subject might inform your choices in a different way.

Large and graphic--- would enable whatever it is to be seen.

Putz houses---I have them! Went on a German glitter-house buying rampage last Christmas. They are the only thing I chose for our new basement living area aside from the tree ornaments. Bottle brush trees look GREAT with these houses. You can get big ones :-) I have houses and a church!
jlc712
8 years ago
Mtn, have you seen these at PB? PB German glitter houses
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User
8 years ago
User
8 years ago
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I also have three BIG covered bridges in Putz glitter house/stuff. This is one of them

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.lnt.com/photos/product/standard/6906370S140781/other/7-5-white-and-red-glitter-frosted-covered-bridge-christmas-table-top-decoration.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.lnt.com/category/5272/1/other.html&h=300&w=300&tbnid=v51IBaHArmX5PM:&docid=coj0bQ62_EN1EM&ei=HW9CVqO3O8bjmAH0qJToCQ&tbm=isch&ved=0CCIQMygFMAVqFQoTCOO5jKDzhskCFcYxJgoddBQFnQ

You can also find them at hometraditions.com

Be careful when buying online and check the dimensions. Most Putz houses are 6" x 7", which is too small for your purposes. Most of mine are in the 13" to 15" size range, which would be better for your niches. Some are the Putz brand but others are not. I bought most of them new, a few vintage on ebay.
OutsidePlaying
8 years ago
Uh oh! Enablers at work again!
MtnRdRedux
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8 years ago
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KSWL, I was looking at larger houses on Etsy, plain ones, and planning to gussy them up. There are 6 diff kinds and I thought id get two each and light them from behind.

Here is the thing though. I was all set with this, and I really like them, but the mood is so totally different from the photo that started this ... with its Renaissance feel. So... IDK

PS, love yours!
robo (z6a)
8 years ago
I love putz houses so much. I keep meaning to make these ones

http://retrorenovation.com/2012/12/07/vintage-style-putz-house-holiday-crafting-diy-kates-third-design/
robo (z6a)
8 years ago
But for you I could picture:

Oversize xmas ornaments in cloche

Inspiration from Victoria Elizabeth Barnes

Colorway http://victoriaelizabethbarnes.com/elegant-and-dramatic-holiday-decorations-gorgeous-christmas-decor-for-dining-room-and-mantel-oversized-chair-bows-and-evergreen-garland-make-a-striking-table-setting/decorating-a-mantel-with-evergreen-garland-and-mercury-glass-christmas-ornaments-add-a-small-bow-for-extra-detail-3/

Cloche http://victoriaelizabethbarnes.com/elegant-and-dramatic-holiday-decorations-gorgeous-christmas-decor-for-dining-room-and-mantel-oversized-chair-bows-and-evergreen-garland-make-a-striking-table-setting/

Traditional winter animal statues with greenery, sort of a wassail feel with Hart, boar, bear, these are pretty easy to find at winners

.

Collections: stylized xmas trees in one niche, matryoushkas, nutcrackers, etc. Each have a niche.
MtnRdRedux
Original Author
8 years ago
Sigh, yes!

I'm a sucker too for all the ones that look like confections! I was thinking we could all make one, and over the years keep adding until those niches are chock full. You light them from inside so you get a general glow but cant see them close enough to tell if we have any skill. : )
MtnRdRedux
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8 years ago
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Robo, gotta run, netflix date w/ DH, but I love VEB
User
8 years ago
Glitter Christmas houses would probsbly not be a great thing for your niches because of the height / sight issue and you're so right, they would not do any favors for that lovely mantel decor in your inspiration pic. But they would probably be great for a different part of your home, wouldn't they? Think entry table with that pretty cotton batting snow flecked with silver and gold.......glitter houses in pale grays, white, pink and blue, artfully arranged with soft lighting and bottle brush trees,,,

For the glam la barge-a mantel, def something more sophisticated than the houses. I still like beautiful angels but wrapped gifts could also be nice. (We do wrapped gifts under our entry table. It satisfies my need for beautifully wrapped air **and** justifies dropping all actual presents into gift bags! )
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caminnc
8 years ago
"Here is the thing though. I was all set with this, and I really like
them, but the mood is so totally different from the photo that started
this ... with its Renaissance feel. So... IDK"

I agree with you! I think the Christmas houses give you a totally different look, somewhat juvenile even. They don't give off the sophisticated look you are going for, which seems to be your style. JMPO
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OutsidePlaying
8 years ago
I'm still more in favor of the big candle with greenery. Or maybe the big Chriasmas ornaments with greenery. Or even the gifts. Anything else and I think it might be distracting.
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MtnRdRedux
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8 years ago
Just wrangled DH into bringing the mirror down from the attic garage to see if it will work. Then I am going to go look for some junky bling. We shall see!

Thanks, all.
robo (z6a)
8 years ago
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I'm already a fan of the mirror.

Here are some more inspiration photos that reminded me of your niches

I kind of like the idea of using white ware up there, but different color scheme

Tree collection (kind of a fan of those what I assume are olives as well)

I like the pineappley type things here
User
8 years ago
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Can't wait to see the mirror in place!

Interesting thing about mercury glass, I really like it and have tried to use it on a number of occasions, but I guess you have to have the exact right background for it to stand out? Whenever i have used mecury glass it sort of disappears.

love those ohotos, Robo!
robo (z6a)
8 years ago
I'm cruising over Christmas so I'm relying on your decor photos to tide me over!
laughablemoments
8 years ago
How about a Christmas nativity?

1. Baby Jesus in a manger

2. Mary

3. Joseph

4, 5, 6. 3 Wise Men

7, 8, shepherd(s), sheep

9, 10, A cow and donkey

11, 12, Angels heard on high

Some greens around each part of the nativity and some of the led twinkling lights. Just another thought. : )
ingeorgia
8 years ago
Check TJMaxx for putz houses that light up and also other Xmas decorations. They usually get some nice things in. I like the idea of mirror and/or shiny back ground.
caminnc
8 years ago
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Went Christmas shopping today and saw lots of beautiful deer that would be insanely beautiful in your niche. I also think Christmas nativity would be pretty. Kinda like the heavens opened up from your skylight. Use mimi twinkling lights behind in your niches.
MtnRdRedux
Original Author
8 years ago
OMG. Not sure about the mirror yet. It is kind of a tricky question as to whether it fits because of the ceiling slope and where you put it exactly.

I went to the Christmas Shoppe to find bling. Bought a bunch of junk. Then I went to Home Goods and bought a bunch of slightly nicer junk. IDK. Sometimes junk is called for. I have an SUV full now. It's the kind of thing you just have to try it and see what works. DH was just shaking his head. I'm afraid all this Chinese karp I got is going to mess up the balance of payments this quarter.

This is going to be a project.
robo (z6a)
8 years ago
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I just searched "Christmas hollywood regency" on etsy and now I must start my life/Christmas decor all over.

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/244882960/vintage-brass-pineapple-ice-bucket?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=Christmas%20Hollywood%20regency&ref=sr_gallery_6

Then I started searching brass bird, brass deer, brass Hart... I'm contemplating staying home for Christmas now and starting a brass menagerie.

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/244734214/vintage-brass-bird-on-perch-mid-century?ref=related-4
User
8 years ago
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Robo, lol, i can almost defend my dumb deer purchases but i have never heard anyone say "Nothing says 'Christmas like a brass cockatiel.'

We need to start an etsy/ ebay support group. I will join just as soon as i get all my Friendly Village place settings or, after Christmas. :-)

Mtn, you know you're on a ledge and need to be talked down if you start making drawings of strategically placed guy wires and eye bolts to position a large and breakable Christmas decoration that you expect your husband or handy guy to carry out. (Do not ask me how i know this, as that info was classified as part of the infamous and now-sealed Christmas 2013 plans. )
ingeorgia
8 years ago
IMHO Christmas is the perfect time to be juvenile and glitzy and over the top. It's a time to decorate with what makes you happy and smile.

This year I'm putting apothecary jars and cake stands on top of my kitchen cabinets filled with faux candy, cakes, teacups, cookie cutters and what ever other fun things I can find. It's going to be a sweet Christmas here.
User
8 years ago
I hope each and every one of you enablers now think of Kswl when you see a deer, because I do! Housekeepers are coming today (husband/wife team), and I think I will get him to help me get tree in the house. DH's knee is whacked again (partial knee replacement in his future, just no date yet). AND I will unpack my deer.
robo (z6a)
8 years ago
User
8 years ago
Robo, for perhaps the first time I'm my life, words fail me!
Kippy
8 years ago
those silver mantles look wonderful. I saw a thing on the rustoleum website about using their spray on silvering and I think vinegar for a diy Mercury glass look.

What at about some pine cones for the niches? If the have time I may gather a few and see how they look sprayed silver to go with my white depression glass. I have a few of the putz houses. (At least 50 years old). They were my favorites as a child. I used to buy those plaster white houses to paint yourself. I have a crazy number now and should put some out too. But maybe next year since I am still working on the house
OutsidePlaying
8 years ago
Wow, robo, that last one stopped me in my tracks!

Allison, can you receive private messages? I was going to give you a bit of info re knee stuff since you live in the south.
MtnRdRedux
Original Author
8 years ago
I realized I never did post my mantle! I actually like ti quite a lot, esp w the candles lit in my new OTT candlesticks!

Only issue is, with all live greens, I will wait longer to do it next yr. I put it up early Dec. and it is a bit dry now.
sjhockeyfan325
8 years ago
Very pretty!
nhb22
8 years ago
Taking a break from all the prep work for tomorrow. Part of that was putting fresh magnolia wherever I had it since Thanksgiving. Dry as a bone!

MtnRdRedux - Your mantle is gorgeous!

Here's mine as of this afternoon.
MagdalenaLee
8 years ago
Mtn, I love how clean your mantle looks with the white and green.

I liked the way the branches swag down in the middle on your inspiration pic so I tried to do the same. I think I was successful in a messy kind of way:
maire_cate
8 years ago
nhb- how long do the magnolia leaves last? I have 5 huge magnolias in my yard and I've used the branches for my outdoor urns but I've never brought them inside. I got annoyed with the pine needles dropping everywhere that I switched to artificial garlands. But I have the magnolia I should use it.
User
8 years ago
Love your mantel, Mtn! And the others above, the greenery is just beautiful!
nhb22
8 years ago
Mine only lasted a couple of weeks.
User
8 years ago
Very nice mantle's everyone! I love a flowy, fluffy look.