Sunday, January 8, 2012

Winter Mantel 2012

Our weather has been absolutely all over the place lately.

Last Monday, we had a few inches of snow.
By Tuesday night, we had temps in the negative numbers.
Wednesday, showed us a high of 5 degrees.
Saturday, we had a high of 47 degrees. 47 degrees. In January. In Central New York.

This Winter is becoming one of the craziest ever!

All that weather talk aside, it is indeed Winter and time for me to share my Winter mantel with you.


I tried to keep it fairly simple, although simple is not always best for this large mantel.




I was so excited to have recently learned how to make paper snowflakes that weren't rectangular in shape, I had to play around and make that banner.


No matter what the weather, I hope you have a warm (& cozy) day!

Linking to:
A Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday
Homemaker on a Dime for Creative Bloggers Party & Hop
DIY by Design for Winter Blues Wednesday
Potentially Beautiful for Winter Mantel Party
52 Mantels for Thursdays are YOUR Days
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43 comments:

  1. DebbyJanuary 8, 2012 at 6:44:00 PM EST

    Love your mantel. Yes, the weather is crazy. It has been on the warm side in Ohio and lots of sunshine.....not the norm.
    Hope your day is COZY, too.

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  2. NanaDianaJanuary 8, 2012 at 6:49:00 PM EST

    Gina- That is gorgeous! I love the simplicity of it..it is peaceful and calm.

    Where do you live in NY? I grew up in PA...just across the border from Binghamton/Elmira, NY. My brother still lives in Corning- xo Diana

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  3. ℳartina @ Northern NestingJanuary 8, 2012 at 7:04:00 PM EST

    Gina your winter mantel looks FABULOUS!! Yes, I agree the weather has been crazy!! We had frigid temps for 3 to 4 days in a row then it shot up to 60 degrees yesterday!

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  4. Ricki TreleavenJanuary 8, 2012 at 7:13:00 PM EST

    I absolutely love your winter mantel. It is fantastic! The silver, white and blue is perfect, and your banner is too, too cute.

    I am wearing shorts and a t-shirt herein Central Alabama! Crazy warm!!!

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  5. DebbiedoosJanuary 8, 2012 at 7:18:00 PM EST

    Looks so cute Gina. LOving the snowflake theme!

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  6. Sunflowers With SmilesJanuary 8, 2012 at 7:21:00 PM EST

    Gina:

    Love your winter mantel! Your color scheme of blue, white and silver are lovely....Was the banner hard to make, love the snowflakes....I have only made square ones...was it hard to make other ones?

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  7. Ann from On Sutton PlaceJanuary 8, 2012 at 7:46:00 PM EST

    Really fresh and pretty. The snowflake banner is adorable. We've had the same weather. Friday when I left school it was 55. I'm ready for a blizzard...and a few snow days!

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  8. VictoriaJanuary 8, 2012 at 8:21:00 PM EST

    That looks so pretty and perfect for winter!

    I think we're having wacky weather all around, it's been like summer then suddenly decided to drop into the low 70's (I know I know, that's not that cold!). Today we had tons of wind but I'm still waiting on some rain!

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  9. debbie refresh restyleJanuary 8, 2012 at 8:49:00 PM EST

    Gina, It looks great...you need to show us how to make the snow flakes :) Our weather has been crazy too, almost 70 today. But that's one of the things that I like abut GA. Love the silver and white!
    Debbie

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  10. The Polka Dot ClosetJanuary 8, 2012 at 9:04:00 PM EST

    I love fairly simple! I 'm glad you are having a better winter than last, I think you guy's got snowed to death last year

    Carol

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  11. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️January 8, 2012 at 9:17:00 PM EST

    Hi Gina,

    Your mantel looks fantastic! I love the added banner and those cute snowflakes.

    Dee

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  12. Something Nice and PrettyJanuary 8, 2012 at 9:41:00 PM EST

    Our weather is crazy here too Gina, we saw snow all over the ground at the beginning of last week today was almost in the 50's!
    I love your mantel, the snowflakes are so neat and love the banner too!

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  13. DawnaJanuary 8, 2012 at 9:45:00 PM EST

    Love your winter mantel Gina!! I am stuck in a decorating rut...so not much has been happening aroun d here!! I will enjoy looking at yours for now :) Have a wonderful week my friend!

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  14. UnknownJanuary 8, 2012 at 11:50:00 PM EST

    The weather has been in the 60's here untill today , it was in the 40's normal for this time of year here .
    Your mantel is lovely !

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  15. LynneJanuary 9, 2012 at 12:51:00 AM EST

    So pretty. Soft winter. Your setting is so perfect for silver and blue!
    Love the snowflake banner!
    ~Lynne
    [w/L]

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  16. sweet violetsJanuary 9, 2012 at 12:52:00 AM EST

    We had beautiful sun and blue skies today, but cold....and that's fine with me!!! Some winter is coming next week, upstate New York got hammered last year, we'll see what happens now....your mantle is lovely, fresh and clean!!! hugs...cleo

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  17. Heirloom treasuresJanuary 9, 2012 at 2:34:00 AM EST

    Your mantle is very pretty, Gina.
    We are in the heat of Summer,but the heat wave is over and we are back to a comfortable mid 20's celcius that is. xx jeanetteann

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  18. MarthaJanuary 9, 2012 at 6:59:00 AM EST

    I can't believe you made those snowflakes! They're perfect! Love the mantel. I'd kill for that fireplace, Gina!
    It's been so warm here in Minnesota, that I can't even believe it. We have practically no snow. And now that it's January, it better stay away. I can't be having that slushy stuff around *now*!

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  19. DIYbyDesignJanuary 9, 2012 at 7:56:00 AM EST

    I love your winter mantel. Mine is still empty after Christmas. This week for sure I will be decorating it. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  20. UnknownJanuary 9, 2012 at 8:41:00 AM EST

    Hey Gina! It's absolutely PERFECT!! I love it. I'm starting a weekly link party on Thursday and I would LOVE for you to come link this up. You know how I love mantels :).

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  21. Cindy AdkinsJanuary 9, 2012 at 3:53:00 PM EST

    Oh Gina,
    Your mantle is totally fabulous!!! I love it all and I ADORE that banner!!! How special that is and such an adorable January/snowflake theme--You are SOOO clever!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  22. Hena TayebJanuary 9, 2012 at 4:00:00 PM EST

    Beautiful.. love the blue and white color palette

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  23. Tammy@Beatrice BanksJanuary 9, 2012 at 4:42:00 PM EST

    Absolutely beautiful mantel!
    Weather here in the South is crazy too. Temps in the 70's! Feels like late spring!

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  24. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsJanuary 9, 2012 at 5:50:00 PM EST

    What a magical mantel ~ I love it!

    Happy 2012!

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  25. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJanuary 9, 2012 at 7:12:00 PM EST

    Hi Gina, This is the perfect winter mantel..beautiful!
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  26. Darcie (My Modern Country)January 9, 2012 at 7:24:00 PM EST

    Wow! I love it. I came over from Homemaker On A Dime, and am anxious to check out more of your blog :)

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  27. Gloria FoxJanuary 9, 2012 at 7:24:00 PM EST

    We are having crazy weather here too. 65 yesterday and 35 and nasty today. Your mantle looks great!

    Would love you to link up to my Winter Mantle party on Wednesday. Come on over.

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  28. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJanuary 9, 2012 at 9:34:00 PM EST

    Pretty mantel. Our weather is crazy, too. Near 70 today and then lots of rain and Friday it is supposed to be in the low 40's. Up and down and then all over again. BTW, I got the ramsign a couple of weeks ago.

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  29. AnaJanuary 9, 2012 at 10:32:00 PM EST

    I think the weather has been crazy everwhere...Some days it's super duper cold (for us Californians) and others it's in the 80's...I never know how to dress anymore. Anyway, your winter mantel looks very sweet and wintery. This year I gave making paper snowflakes a try and I had so much fun. Don't know if you remember but I put them on my living room windows. I guess I could have left them up until Spring. And it made me feel sad when we took them down along with the rest of the Christmas decor. Man, I should have left them up a little long. Love your pretty blue banner and all the sweet little snowflakes.Your mantel looks beautiful.

    Mucho love,
    Ana

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  30. Desire EmpireJanuary 9, 2012 at 11:06:00 PM EST

    That is lovely. Coming to you from Sydney Australia, where Summer is about 7 weeks late but has finally arrived. Thanks for visiting me. I am following you now and would love it if you would do the same.

    Carolyn xx

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  31. Donna@anangloinquébecJanuary 10, 2012 at 1:07:00 AM EST

    Oh, I absolutely love it! Really pretty! Gina, we have had the same weather issues, -25 one day and -8 the next. Up and down. Makes it hard to keep a good outdoor rink.

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  32. JacquelineJanuary 10, 2012 at 2:08:00 AM EST

    I know, our weather is crazy and no snow, although we need it in the mountains but if it stays off the valley floors that is just fine by me. I love your mantel and your photos look straight out of a magazine. Your lighting is so great. It is so pretty and fresh. Enjoy! And enjoy the great weather.

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  33. Kellie CollisJanuary 10, 2012 at 4:57:00 AM EST

    How beautiful! Very well done! Enjoy the wonderful day, Kellie xx

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  34. People Who Know Me Would Say:January 10, 2012 at 5:51:00 AM EST

    It's beautiful, Gina! You cut all those snowflakes out? Time for you to post a tutorial! :-)

    Where in central NY do you live? I grew up in Poughkeepsie.

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  35. JanetJanuary 10, 2012 at 11:26:00 AM EST

    Your wintery snowflake mantel looks so sweet and pretty, Gina! I've been opening our windows here in CA since it has been so nice and warm!
    Blessings,
    Janet

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  36. Cindy AdkinsJanuary 10, 2012 at 7:49:00 PM EST

    Gorgeous mantle, Gina! Our weather has been more spring-like than January (in northern Ohio!!) I'll take it, though! We'll probably make up for it in February and March! Hugs, Cindy

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  37. UnknownJanuary 10, 2012 at 10:20:00 PM EST

    LOVE your banner and your Mantel is is winter perfection! :) CUTE!

    ~Liz

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  38. Shannon FoxJanuary 10, 2012 at 10:36:00 PM EST

    Hey G
    That is a wonderfully Winterized mantle. Positively perfect snowflakes dahling. Love!

    Mine is plundered of it's silver trees and the 2012 banner is gone... it looks berry-berry sad.

    Hope to get some V-day love going soon ;)
    Shan

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  39. UnknownJanuary 11, 2012 at 1:33:00 PM EST

    Beautiful!

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  40. The TablescaperJanuary 11, 2012 at 10:51:00 PM EST

    Great touches. Perfect transition.

    - The Tablescaper

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  41. UnknownJanuary 12, 2012 at 2:39:00 PM EST

    Thanks so much for linking up, Gina!!

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  42. ChristyJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:24:00 PM EST

    I love your mantel - just the right amount, perfect! We have had crazy weather here in IN too but I am not complaining.

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  43. JenniferJanuary 14, 2012 at 12:04:00 AM EST

    So pretty and festive! Winter can be so dreary and your bits of sparkle are perfect to brighten things up. I have a party on Fridays. I hope you come by and link up!

    http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.com/2012/01/latest-and-greatest-friday-14.html

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