Wednesday, December 1, 2010

santa's entry way...

I am so happy you came back for another peek at my holiday nest!  Today I am sharing my fireplace for White Wednesday...

I am loving the old mirror!  I usually use fake greenery since Jake and I have a lot of allergies and I do not have to worry about them drying out!  I found these little picks years ago...
The greens are a softer color with blue berries.  I got the pearl like fillers from Pottery Barn after Christmas one year and instead of candles I rolled some sheet music...


One of my favorite pieces for the mantel is the Santa stocking holder I found at Homegoods ~ wish they had 3 more...


I love the little tree in his sack...
Some jingle bells and one of my favorite ornaments dress up my chippy white sled...

I fell in love with this arrangement at the shop that was in Jeannie's booth and knew I had the perfect spot for it...

What are the holidays without a few little bears...
We usually hang our stockings by the chimney with care on Christmas Eve.  I would love some vintage white ones but my kids are very traditional and would not like the change.  The ones we have are pretty velvet stockings in hunter green and cranberry with little jingle bells.  So, what do you think of Santa's entry way?  I love how it came out!  Thank you for hosting Kathleen ~ I am off to Faded Charm to see all the wonderful whites!  Thank you for visiting!!
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30 comments:

  1. time worn interiorsDecember 1, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    I think Santa will be very happy when he makes his entry and see's his surrounding! Great job!
    Theresa
    aka:tot

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  2. JaneDecember 1, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    A gorgeous, dreamy white fireplace. I love how you used a vintage clock on the display too. It all looks beautiful!
    Jane

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  3. PollyDecember 1, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    Oh Sandi it looks just beautiful!! The chippy white sled is darling!! And that mirror looks perfect up there!!

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  4. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsDecember 1, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Your mantle is just gorgeous!!
    Thank you for showing us the
    details ~ it makes me so
    excited to decorate!

    xoxo
    Lori

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  5. trash talkDecember 1, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    I wish you had been able to get more stocking holders too...He is fantastic! 'Course one makes such a great statement.
    Santa will have stars in his eyes when he makes his entrance...and not from hitting his head on the little fence, but from all the beauty on your mantle!
    Debbie

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  6. UnknownDecember 1, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    GORGEOUS! J'adore!

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  7. Garden Antqs VintageDecember 1, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    Hello, love all your decorating you've done. It looks really great! Wishing you a wonderful week and thanks for stopping by, Theresa

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  8. SandiDecember 1, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    Everything is just gorgeous Sandi! If that mirror comes up missing don't look at my place for it!! LOL It is beautiful!!!!
    Happy WW!
    Hugs~

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  9. Passionate for WhiteDecember 1, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    You did a great job... love all the touches of green!

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  10. {Bellamere Cottage}December 1, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    Oh how YUMMMMMMY! Love it...

    Warm blessings,
    Spencer

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  11. FRENCH LAUNDRYDecember 1, 2010 at 12:43 PM

    Well done! Happy WW!

    Judy

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  12. michelleDecember 1, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    Beautiful beautiful things!! What a cozy and dreamy fireplace! I love you sled too!!!

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  13. BiljanaDecember 1, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    I love your Christmas decoration, so beautiful:))
    Hugs, Biljana

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  14. Sherry from AlabamaDecember 1, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    You have the holiday style I'm working toward this year; lovely and peaceful.

    Sherry @ A Happy Valentine

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  15. AnonymousDecember 1, 2010 at 6:12 PM

    wow....it's fabulous....so Scandinavian looking with it's creamy whites and I love that mirror and your chippy sled. xo Lynn

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  16. CharoDecember 1, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    Love your mantel and how you decorate it, full of white, beautiful!!!

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  17. RebeccaDecember 1, 2010 at 8:10 PM

    Your mirror is neat-an old dresser mirror-right? love the entire look!

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  18. NanaDianaDecember 1, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    It looks just gorgeous! You did a wonderful job...and that little Santa stocking holder is the cutest thing! I would love some of those too! Hugs-Diana

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  19. Heaven's WalkDecember 1, 2010 at 9:33 PM

    I overheard a little birdie say that you're on Santa's Good Girl list, Sandi! lol! I love your mantel! We use faux greenery too - and I think the cedar boughs with the blue berries are so pretty! The sled is adorable and your mirror.....delicious!!!! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  20. OliviaDecember 2, 2010 at 5:57 AM

    Oh this looks sooooo dreamy! Your fake greenery looks very real to me! Excellent job!
    Hugs,
    Olivia

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  21. Shabby Vintage JunkDecember 2, 2010 at 6:47 AM

    Hello Sandi....!

    THANKS so much for stopping by to help us celebrate our 100th posts....I'm chuffed you enjoyed yourself.... :o) !!

    I'm LOVIN' your Christmas mantle....My FAVE pieces would have to be the PERFECTLY chippy sled & your silver clock.... ** sigh ** ....!!

    I've been marvelling all day at the speed with which my US Friends go from Thanksgiving to Christmas decor in the blink of an eye....I'll STILL be contemplating what it IS I'm going to do this year for another two weeks....hahahahahaha....SERIOUSLY....!

    Enjoy the rest of the week....I look forward to catching up with you soon....!

    Cheers from Oz,
    Tamarah :o)

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  22. A Shabby Moment in TimeDecember 2, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    Thanks for the "welcome back" Sandi! Love all the little Christmas vignettes in your home. I haven't even started yet, which is not like me. :( I wanted to add that the mirror looks lovely on your mantel. Very sweet! Looking forward to the shop Christmas party...hope I can make it.
    Hugs,
    Karen

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  23. RebeccaDecember 2, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    Hi Sandi
    It is so fun to go around and see everyones decorating tastes. Love the whites you used but I know what you mean about changing things up. Some things you just get tied into and you have to keep with it. I have the vintage wool stockings I found and tack those up for affect but have the traditional stockings I fill
    Many Blessings
    Rebecca

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  24. Cathy ~ Tadpoles and TeacupsDecember 2, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    Such lovely wintry white decorations!!
    I enjoyed my visit to your beautiful blog.
    Cathy

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  25. Country Livin'December 2, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    Everything looks beautiful..........love that mirror!
    Trish xo

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  26. AnthonyRose'sShabHomeDecember 2, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    looks nice i still have my PB Bear too!

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  27. VictoriaDecember 2, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    It's beautiful Sandi and I don't think Santa will want to leave! I love your Santa stocking hanger, it's so pretty:)

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  28. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesDecember 2, 2010 at 10:45 PM

    Yhis is gorgeous...I LOVE your chippy white sled!

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  29. Dreamy WhitesDecember 3, 2010 at 2:36 AM

    Hello,
    My name is Maria, I have a blog called Dreamy Whites.
    I just wanted to congratulate you!
    You are the winner of my giveaway on my blog...
    Thank you for entering my giveaway!
    You won a Wintersteen Farms Wreath, two grain sack stockings and a grain sack runner!
    Please email me with your shipping information!
    Thank you,
    Maria
    p.s. You have a beautiful blog!

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  30. Dreamy WhitesDecember 3, 2010 at 2:36 AM

    Hello,
    My name is Maria, I have a blog called Dreamy Whites.
    I just wanted to congratulate you!
    You are the winner of my giveaway on my blog...
    Thank you for entering my giveaway!
    You won a Wintersteen Farms Wreath, two grain sack stockings and a grain sack runner!
    Please email me with your shipping information!
    Thank you,
    Maria
    p.s. You have a beautiful blog!

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