Hello dear friends... The Christmas decor is unpacked and strewn all over the House Tassels...!!! I have the hall decked and the living room and that's about it...and then I got distracted by Blogland and the Mantel Party...
Now, confession time...
I do not have a mantel!
No, not even one...:((...
I have always wanted a mantel... in fact, it was on my Wish list when we renovated our house. But, since we live in a climate where fireplaces are not really a necessity, but an indoor braai (BBQ) is a standard feature, it is not odd that I don't have a mantel, however the desire remains... strongly, might I just add.
In Cape Town, the South Easter blows in summer and can scupper any well laid plans for a braai (BBQ) in moments. And for those who might not know, in South Africa you do not come between a man and his BBQ or rather braai. We talking religion here, folks...
During the renovations I wanted to have a large fireplace installed with a steel contraption that could convert the fireplace, which naturally would have had a mantel, to the requisite BBQ. But alas, I lost the battle with the now former Mr. Tassels. So the ugly looking BBQ got installed, and I thought that I would wait and suggest a faux mantel atop the BBQ, but no go!!! So that is my sad tale...however, I was not about to miss the Christmas Mantel Party and so I turned to good ol Pinterest to choose my favourite mantels to share here with you.
One of these might be your mantel....
So, joining From My Front Porch To Yours First Annual Christmas Mantle Party here.
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My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia here
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My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia here
Please join us over there, you wouldn't want to miss anything...
What a lovely room and the nest of table are gorgeous, as well.
Love the red and the shapes...
We are supposed to be looking at the mantel and it is de lovely but how about that clock,as well?
Now, which wall could I paint red...?
Simple and oh so stylish...
Of course, here Christmas is all about sea, sand and sun... but this winter mantel is magical....
...and now, for a bit of whimsical colour and fun...
Perfection...
The whole room is just perfect for Christmas cheer.
I might be developing a case of "mantel mania"... I need to install my faux mantel to cure it....
Pure pleasurable sighs are being omitted at this sight of festive delight...sigh
Romantic candles...
Welcome to Christmas wonderland... tiptoe in silently and just sit and take it all in....
Cosy...
I absolutely love pomegranates and the colour when they are cut open to reveal the rubies...
I hope that next year I will be able to share my very own mantel...sigh
In the meantime....
Please enjoy your mantel and spare a thought for my bout of mantel mania....
Live this week with Festive Cheer, Joy and Peace...
Veronica
xxx
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