christmas mantel and bookcases...2013

Thanks so much for stopping by to check out my mantle today.

I've gone mad for plaid this year, along with my all-time favorite gold! 

I gathered up a few gold mirrors and layered them, along with a favorite 

ornament, and that little pine tree was a Home Depot steal last spring.

 

I knew I wanted to include tartan plaid with a fresh, modern spin this year, a

 few simple diy urchins were the ticket. But the real key was my fun paisley and

dot pillow from Therese Marie Designs new Etsy shop, which I highly recommend. The

quality is beautiful, and it would be a great gift. You guys know I love a bargain, but

there is nothing like a unique one-of-a-kind piece to give your your home a little pizzazz.

It's easy to pair a great statement pillow with lower-end pillows, the black and white from

 Ikea, and white fur from Walmart.

I found the tartan plaid wrapping paper at the The Container Store and backed my bookcases.

It ended up being a perfect spot for my favorite faux taxidermy from Homegoods

 that I made over.

What was I thinking, I should have had a fire in there!! 

  

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