Every few years (sometimes every year) I feel the need to change up my holiday decor. My style evolves. Sometimes the changes are small; old things go out and new things come in. However I usually hesitate to do a complete Christmas decor overhaul. The thought of spending that much money on decor that will only be up about a month is hard. I went ahead and took the plunge this year and I’ve decked the halls in Aqua & Red.
Today I’m sharing my new Aqua and Red Christmas Mantel……..
You may spot my Window Ornament Hanger up there! I created that beauty 4 years ago and I still love it. With the simple change up of the ornaments it’s transformed and I love it even more now!
Okay I must admit something. I am slightly addicted to Christmas stockings. This addiction came as a surprise to me but now that I’m the owner of 3 different sets of stockings, I’d say I have a problem. I wasn’t loving the ones I currently had anymore and I happen to be strolling down the stocking aisle in Hobby Lobby and what should I find? Aqua and red stockings? They practically leapt into the basket. My kids were pretty concerned that Santa would not know who’s stocking was who’s…..so I added some sparkly initials to top them off!
Do you spot my Now Dasher, Now Dancer Subway Art down there? I needed some more aqua Christmas decor to finish up my home and aqua isn’t really the easiest holiday decor to find. So I just whipped up some of my own. See that Deer Head Sign too? Tutorial to come!!!
I am so happy with the way my Aqua and Red Christmas Mantel came together. I didn’t want it to be too fussy, yet it looks complete. It also fits in perfectly with my living room!
I know it’s a little funky and a little different but I’m loving the Aqua and Red! I’d love to know what your Christmas colors are in the comments section???
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My son has been singing this song non-stop lately…..let’s just call this Now Dasher, Now Dancer Subway Art his cheat sheet ; )
I’m just loving your aqua and red scheme!!! It’s all so perfect! Def pinning – maybe I’ll try this come next year. 🙂 Merry Christmas!
Kammy’s Korner recently posted…The Wielenga Christmas Photo Through The Years
Thanks Kammy! It took me a couple Christmas’ but I finally took the plunge!