Christmas mantel!

I had loaded these photos earlier today and then sat down 

with my computer and a glass of wine and proceeded to

'splash' wine on my Mac keyboard! It's not working so I

am posting via an iPad. Good times.
{sorry to be such a complainer but my pain is fresh people!}

On to happier things….

This is our Christmas mantel for 2013! I used what I had -

my vintage brass candlestick collection, old books,

an Asian box that happens to be red and

freshly painted gold Pottery Barn Kids stocking

holders circa 2002.  I added a big boxwood wreath

and poinsettias and called it good.

I fully intend to add greenery to the mantel but thought

it was just too early and I am not motivated to switch it

out mid-month!  Probably will be added next week.

The grain sack stockings are new this year - from

my favorite Uber Chic boys!

Say prayers for my Macbook - hope you enjoyed my

mantel……..

* Update - I checked the correct usage of mantel vs. mantle and
have made corrections, thank you to those that pointed out
the correct definition/spelling.  If you are interested, please
see this link!

** In further news.....my Macbook is up and working!
Can I get an 'amen'!