Christmas Mantel 2014

I think it's time to get this Christmas party started! 

Since the sun decided to grace us with its presence today, 

I was finally able to get some pictures of my Christmas decor. 

Hurray!

 Let's start with the mantel for today...

I used this big candy cane on my mantel several years ago,

so I thought it was time to bring it back out.

It was my starting point, followed by the candy cane striped ribbon.

From there, it went into a whole red, white & green candy cane theme!

The red candle hurricanes are new & from the Christmas Tree Shop.

I  figured I couldn't go wrong for $5 each.

I got the white wire cloches on clearance this Summer at Michaels.

I used my Ikea metal containers that I know so many of us have & love,

and added a candy cane to each.

I made the bows & the paper circle garland several weeks ago, 

and hoped I would like them once I got the mantel decor all together.

I was glad all went according to plan, for once!

Of course, a candy cane was needed for the wood bucket, too!

It really was an easy mantel to put together.

I hope you enjoyed my candy cane inspired mantel.

Thanks for stopping by.

I'll be back with lots more!

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