I would just remove the gold trees…put red deer with the two larger red candle sticks…as a group of three…found these tree options at Kirklands.

Hi Parker..Yes I have 4 garlands and 2 on each side. I don't have them wired yet waiting until I get the decor figured out! What you see is how it naturally drapes. If I don't want it to drape I just need to push it back a little.

Hi Molly...Unfortunately the trees don't fit on the on the candle holders...already tried! The gold trees are very pretty but I think I'm gonna go with red.

Hi Julie:) Thanks for the options found some berry ones in Target today to try even though I said earlier I didn't want berries! Lol

Stay tuned!!

I think we are getting closer! I do have an extra smaller red reindeer a small red candle holder on the hearth. I am open to look for more pieces too. Thoughts?

Better pic

Hi Mary- The taller trees are soooo much better!

Looks great Mary!

Looks good Mary! Although I have to confess I do like the gold trees. The gold added a spark of brightness and shine that looks good against the dark brick. But you need to go with what feels right to you - and this is just temporary decor so no need to over analyze.. 🙃

Thanks everyone…Lisa you are right no need to over analyze for sure . It’s only up a month. Anyway I found red taper glass candle holders today. Not sure if we could arrange them in the mix ??

Thoughts @homeinterioreswithease?

Another arrangement possibility and I have an extra small deer if needed.

LOVE….Mary it looks so nice!!…..love the last one with deer and 2 trees on the right..add the small red tree to the left and just remove the shortest candleholder so you have the small tree 2 pillars and two tapers mixed together on the left….use the small candle holder you remove for on the coffee table or end table.

Good morning Julie 😊something like this? The tallest taper, pillar, and ?smsll tree are on a 2 1/2” book for more height. Thanks!

You could try the small tree all the way to the left

The trees are gorgeous!

Thanks I found them at Target the tallest is 25”. Does look better with the taller trees😊. I had so many returns yesterday I felt like Parker. 😂. Here’s the tree on the end.

Or I could raise that tree with the extra pillar?

Both work..but I kinda like the tree without the pillar…heights work best for my eye.

My mantel for many Christmas years. I always wanted to change it up some but never started early enough to look for things. Thank you all and Julie for your help . I love it! ❤️ What a transformation! All I need to do is add lights to the wreath and pine.

It’s a great transformation! 🙂

Thanks for thinking of me Mary! It seems when people think of me it's in regards to returns! I can't deny it. :)

Looks super nice Mary! And lights in the greenery will really brighten things up. Change is good!

After looking at my mantel on and off yesterday I am now questioning the left side. I know the general rule is groups of odd numbers but does 4 pieces give it a cleaner not so busy look if that makes sense?

Mary whatever makes you happy!….but I love it with five count on left side with tree on the far left…Christmas is a time to go for it..never too much for Christmas decor in my opinion…looks just beautiful.

Odd number Mary it looks more appealing to the eye can the red deer stand in front of the trees so it's not beside the tree you know what I'm saying? And that might help your eye from thinking it too much

Hi Mary. Might you try this arrangement, including red tapers?

Julie you know how indecisive I get sometimes! Lol. 😊

Thank you Happy Leg for another option.

Hi Dsimber. I like that idea to try! have to go out and get a couple red tapers. Thanks😊

Dsimber here’s your arrangement with the white tapers.

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I think using just the four items on the left works very well. It does simplify the arrangement in an elegant way and you’re still doing your triad visually because you have three white candles, which dominate the composition. So the arrangement on the left doesn’t register strongly as an even number…also because the red tree connects to the right hand side, and the trees are also a triad. I think it’s a good composition.
I don’t think the red candles will provide enough contrast with the brick. The white provides a needed accent.

This…perfect! You have good visual instincts.

Hi Liasch...that is a good and valid point about the white candles compensating for the one less piece. I never looked at it that way. Thanks!

Mary, could be fun to throw a red plaid blanket in your basket on the hearth. Or maybe a poinsettia in the basket? Just to finish off your perfect Christmas fireplace decor.

Love that idea Lisa! I think a blanket I don’t have much luck with plants! 😂Thanks 😊

Liked this print and the light background.

Looks good Mary!

what kind of greens is your garland? I love that flowy look.

Thanks Julie! I ordered the blanket. :)

Hi Pool :) The garland is Norfolk pine from Afloral. I love it too!

That blanket will be perfect with the white and the red, tying into the mantle! I love it.

Wonderful! i think it will be so nice on the hearth.

Dsimbers suggestion.. I like but I think
the red candles get lost somewhat in the brick ??

Just popping in with a thought to try? Move basket to left side, bring the two larger red trees down to right of fire wood, large reindeer in front of basket and do more white on the mantle with perhaps three white say glitter poinsettia flowers in the wreath.

Hi Alice😊 thanks for popping in! I appreciate your suggestions but I really like the large trees on the mantel. I think once I add lights to the wreath and garland it will brighten things up. 🎄

Too much of solid red with the candles I agree..once the new blanket with the light background white candles and red accents and lights it will be beautiful.

I agree that the white tapers show up much better against the brick. Bringing in more white was the solution!

Mary, did you choose the “drippy” Norfolk Pine? https://www.afloral.com/collections/the-norfolk-collection/products/afloral-real-touch-norfolk-pine-dripping-garland-40

I have a beautiful pine garland with 3-4” needles, but it’s too full for my current mantel. Yours looks real, too, so I’m thinking of ordering. I want to be sure to get the right one!

Hi Dsimber:), No I did not order the drippy or deluxe one. I ordered" The original real touch norfolk pine garland 60". I do have 4 of those on my mantel. Looks like Afloral is out of that one but Amazon has it. Hope this helps.

Thank you, Mary!

4 of the 60"! no wonder it looks so beautiful! :)

Mary, I just posted the start of my mantel on my thread. You’re welcome to join me there! 😊

Happy Thanksgiving to all my houzz friends!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!