Happy December!
I am so excited today that I can barely contain it! First, I have a treat for you. Today’s annual post is one of my favorites of the year. It’s the Bloggers’ Best Holiday Home Tour 2022, Hosted by my friend Kelly from The Tattered Pew. Secondly, I am sharing A Cozy Cottage Christmas Mantel from the cottage we bought last summer!! We are soooo happy with how the renovation is coming along, and I am excited to show you a glimpse.
Are you visiting from my friend Melanie over at Southern Crush at Home? Aren’t her table decorations divine?!? Loved them.
Cozy Cottage Christmas Mantel
Let’s get this Christmas Party started! I have lived in many places, and this is my very first MANTEL! So you better believe I was going all out this year with a cozy cottage vibe. I wanted to keep it clean and simple- the cottage is TINY but with some of my favorite elements.
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Fresh Greenery
For the garland, I used fresh- because it smells so wonderful and kept it on the delicate side. I added my favorite piece of holiday art that a friend designed, making it feel like home.
As you can see, I am a fan of Christmas trees, so I used part of my collection- I may need a 12-step program for my problem. My favorite yarn trees are from Creative Co-op. TJMaxx has a fantastic collection, and I love this one and this one too!
Christmas with Plants
My love of plants carries over during the holidays; nothing says cozy cottage to me like live plants.
I added a Mini Succulent Tree I made this year and a basket of live Mini Christmas Trees.
Cozy Cottage Touches
I hope you’ve enjoyed a quick glimpse into our Cozy Cottage Christmas Mantel and follow along with us as we finish renovating her.
There is more Christmas inspiration to share! Next up on tour is Kate from Southern Home and Hospitality, and she is sharing beautiful Green and Red Christmas decor.
—Thanks for touring with us!
Until next time
-Libbie
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Libbie,
Your mantel looks amazing. The succulent tree caught my eye. So fun.
Oh my goodness! I love your decor. I especially love the live trees planted. So fun hopping with you this week. Happy holidays!
Libbie! I love that you used live greenery on your mantel! Which by the way is just beautiful! Pinned and loved your Christmas touches. Thanks for joining me this week.
Love this idea! Such a pretty mantel!! Pinned.
Libbie, I love the live garland on your fireplace mantel. I bet the room smells amazing. Those trees on the fireplace are adorable too.
Hi Libbie! I love your joyful sign and I am absolutely smitten with your succulent tree–pinned! Wishing you a joyous Christmas season! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Your room looks lovely, Libbie. Love the neutral tones, and your mantel is especially lovely! Hope you are enjoying the season!
Libbie ~ I’m so excited to be on this Christmas tour with you! Your space is gorgeous! I especially love all of the creative ways you styled trees ~ the succulent tree is my favorite! Merry Christmas my friend!
Love the textured mini Christmas trees, Libbie! It’s always a fun process doing a reno. So nice touring with you! Merry Christmas!
Libbie, your built-ins are amazing. I love the angle of them and of course that peace sign garland. I need to go dig mine out now. One of my favorites! Happy Holidays
Libbie, I love how you styled your mantel and bookcases. Everything is simple, yet elegant and filled with beautiful holiday touches. So happy to be touring with you this week. Pinned!
Libbie how beautiful I love your mantel decor it looks so cozy! xo
I am totally crushing on that succulent tree! But it gave me an idea to do a little different version that would be everlasting. Thanks for the inspiration!
Love that mini succulent tree!! It’s so cute!
You succulent tree is gorgeous and so clever. I d never think of this idea. Your mantel is pretty and great angles in this room.
Great touring with you!
Pinned
Libbie, your sweet mantel is so pretty. I love the graceful fresh garland with your collection of trees. The yarn trees are fabulous.
Your mantel has the perfect cottage feel to it and I love the simple fresh garland. Your tree collection is just darling, especially the two knitted ones on the shelf. Happy Christmas Libbie!
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Libbie your first mantel looks beautiful! And I love (and pinned) your succulent tree and bowl of mini trees. Merry Christmas!!
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Aww, I love your mantel (especially the scalloped trim) and shelves all decorated for Christmas! Are those gold figs?! So pretty! And your collection of trees is perfect sitting all together. Glad to have hopped with you this time around. Merry Christmas!
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