A "Sweet" mantel

It's that time of year again!

*Twinkle lights*

*Shinny Christmas Balls*

*Candy Canes*

*Pretty Packages with pretty bows*

*Garlands*

*Yummy Treats*

*Beautiful music*

All the sights, sounds and smells of this wonderful season!

 It's also time decorate our home! (Yeah!)

First spot decorated this year...the fireplace mantel!

Our Sweet Mantel

*VERY FUN*

All the ornaments on the mantle are non-breakable and bought at Target's after Christmas clearance last year (.50 - $2.50).  The non-breakable ornaments are a life saver (not just because I have kids either).  I think I dropped them 100X before I was finished! Can you say klutz!!!! The snowflake vases came from Home Goods 5 years ago ($10.00 each).  The picks in the vases came from Target clearance as well (.25 each) and the sticks came from Michael's Crafts.  The beautiful Santa print is by the well know artist NC Wyeth and was a gift from my very special in-laws a few years ago.  Finally, the child's sled filled with packages & treats was a gift to my oldest daughter on her second Christmas from my parents.  An heirloom in the making :).

Happy holiday decorating!

I'm linking to Layla's Mantel Party! Be sure to check out all the creative mantel ideas!!!
www.theletteredcottage.net