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Dukes and Duchesses

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Christmas · Written by Randi Dukes

Vintage Christmas Mantel

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I love decorating my mantel for different holidays and occasions, especially Christmas.  I like to use our usual holiday decor in different ways and pull in some household items to create something unique that matches my everyday decorating style.  This year we have a vintage Christmas mantel: a simply styled mantel with a few fun details, including a gumball machine full of red and silver Christmas ornaments!

vintage christmas mantel

I left my vintage window on the mantel and set my handmade wooden cross stitch joy sign in front of it.  This simple project is one of my favorite pieces of holiday decor and it lends a bright and homespun touch to the mantel.

cross stitched wood joy sign

I also placed one of my thrifted letterpress drawers on the mantel and filled some of the spaces with small red, silver, and white ornaments and silver bells …

vintage letterpress drawer on mantel

… along with a vintage flash card that says peace …

flash card in letterpress drawer

… and scrabble letters spelling out joy.

scrabble letters in vintage letterpress drawer

My very favorite part of the mantel is my red thrifted gumball machine!  I removed the gum and filled it with small red and silver ornaments and bells.  I love the festive way it looks and I love the whimsical factor it adds to my Christmas mantel!

gumball machine with christmas ornaments

Our regular stockings are hanging on our DIY stocking holder and vintage stocking stretchers are hanging from the mantel.  I love the way they look!  So simple and so unexpected.  They were a gift from my Mom a few years ago and I love getting them out of the holiday bins every year.

vintage sock stretchers hanging on mantel

Our holiday mantel is really simple this year but it’s definitely one of my favorites!

vintage mantel for christmas

For more Christmas mantel inspiration, be sure to check out this nature-inspired mantel decor with a large log holding the stockings …

nature inspired christmas mantel with a log stocking hanger

… and a metallic mantel with spray painted dollar store items!

silver mantel decor


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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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