December 3, 2010

December Mantel ~ two styles

                                                              


Good Evening Curly Q's...Playing around with my holiday mantel this fine evening and the star of the show (besides Madonna of course) is my new/old Belguim crate shelf!  The postman just dropped it off and up it went!  In the knick of time too because I was desperately needing some inspiration for that Jeanne d'Arc French Nordic style that I adore.



Shall we go serene or add a bit of whimsy? I like them both!




Look at my snippet of vintage French monogrammed ribbon ~


As I was tying it on the pitcher, the lollipop that was reserved for a special little boy's package worked it's way up there!  His mama & papa will be happier this way.



So what do you think?  I'm leaning toward the lollipop look...

Hope all your days are merry & bright!
xo Roberta






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18 comments:

  1. Julie MarieDecember 3, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    Sooo gorgeous Roberta... yes, by all means, the lollipop look... especially since it is for a special little boy... xoxo Julie Marie

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  2. www.MaisonStGermain.comDecember 3, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    Your mantel is again so pretty this month:) I get your 'Mantel of the month' but didn't realize that you had a blog. I am now your newest follower and will be back to say hello:) Thanks for the inspirations every month:)
    ~Debra
    Capersofthevintagevixensblogspot.com

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  3. UnknownDecember 3, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    wow..either way is STUNNING! J'adore! TFS!

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  4. Drawn to The SeaDecember 3, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    Lollipop, absolutely. I guess it speaks to the child in me :-) Lovely arrangement, Roberta. You've sure got the knack.

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  5. UnknownDecember 3, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    Oh my goodness Roberta, what a fabulous way to use the crate shelf!!! WOW, I love it...both looks! Very cool!

    You're so creative!!!

    Hugs ~

    :) T

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  6. Tracie~MyPetiteMaisonDecember 3, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    Love it, Roberta!
    xo~Tracie

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  7. DonaDecember 3, 2010 at 6:00 PM

    Beautiful! Yes! Definitely the red & white needs to stay...coming from a Danish girl:) What a knack you have, so talented!

    ~~~Dona

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  8. SueDecember 3, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    Either way is gorgeous, but I like the lollypop for pre-Christmas. The other way could go into post Christmas a little while. I always like a touch of whimsy in anything I do!

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  9. BohemianDecember 4, 2010 at 12:57 AM

    Both are beautiful but by a narrow margin I like the one with Whimsy and the extra candles.

    Thanks for e-mailing me your Blog link, I'm loving it... especially the Bohemian Treasures in previous Posts! *swoon*

    Dawn... The Bohemian

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  10. PriorDecember 5, 2010 at 12:34 AM

    What great decor! I'm liking the lollipop whimsy, too! Lezlee

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  11. Barbara JeanDecember 5, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    Roberta,
    Love the last pic, but all wonderful!!
    blessings
    barbara jean

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  12. {oc cottage}December 5, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    This just makes visions of sugarplums dance in my head! Magical!

    m ^..^

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  13. Passionate for WhiteDecember 6, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    Just came to your blog via My Petite Maison and I'm SO glad to be here as a new follower. LOVE your taste!

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  14. Julie@beingRUBYDecember 6, 2010 at 7:14 PM

    Hi Roberta
    What I am really in love with is the ex-voto!!! I've been coveting these for years and yet to obtain one.. so you've inspired me to look harder!!!

    I always loved your mantels and the madonna is such a lovely addition at this time of the year.. but I can imagine the lollipop will appeal to your youngest admirer!! hehehe... and be high enough until time for the eating!! haha..

    Have a lovely week.. ciao ciao xxx Julie

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  15. Sandi~A Cottage MuseDecember 7, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    Thanks so much for visiting! I remember visiting the mantel of the month long before I started my own blog! Your photos are very beautiful!!

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  16. katheeDecember 7, 2010 at 7:03 PM

    Hi Roberta...What a gorgeous mantel! I too love the Nordic style, and the lollipop look is the perfect touch. Thanks for sharing girl!!

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  17. sandyDecember 13, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    Both mantles look great! I agree with Sue having the lollipop one before Christmas and the more subtle one after Christmas. But wait a minute...WHERE DID YOU GET THAT CRATE? I LOVE IT!

    MERRY CHRISTMAS

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  18. BELLE BLANCDecember 20, 2010 at 11:07 AM

    I like the lollipop. The red and white stays for the US in this beautiful french inspired decoration.

    Wish you a seren and beautiful christmas, xoxo Mira!

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