A Traditional Red And Green Christmas Mantel
And just like that, it's here. The days of decorating and gingerbread house
making, of afternoons out shopping and cozy nights by the fire. Of course,
nothing puts me into the festive spirit more than decorating my home for the
holidays.
It starts with the mantel. Our living room is the place we gather and the
fireplace sets the tone for the rest of my holiday decor. So I take my time
with this... gathering the garlands, thinking about the accessories, and
deciding on a colour palette.
The vibe I've landed on for Christmas 2025? A little bit rustic, a touch of
vintage and a colour I hardly ever decorate with - red.
Red and Green Holiday Mantel
It started when I spotted these
tall red berry branches. Now I'm not normally drawn to this classic hue, but it always feels right
for the holidays. And I couldn't resist the scale of these branches - they
felt dramatic yet ethereal and I knew I had to use them somewhere.
Placing them behind the
arch mirror
seemed like the right thing to do. The mirror is a focal point in the room and
the addition of the branches brings a cheery touch.
Every cozy corner needs a little bit of light. These
rechargeable tea lights were one of my favourite purchases last year. They flicker, dim, and
you can charge all six in the set all at once. Not to mention no risk of
leaving a candle burning!
SHOP THIS LOOK:
The holidays are all about nostalgia and adding in vintage decor is a
simple way to convey that feeling. These
vintage snowshoes
are the perfect finishing touch for this display. Their golden weave and
bright red strapping add vibrant colour and texture. They really help
bring that image of trudging through a snowy forest to a cozy chalet to
life.
Now that the mantel has set the mood, it's time to get the rest of my home decorated in this cozy, rustic style!
Have you started decorating? What's your holiday theme this year?
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