A HUGE thank you to the gals At The Picket Fence for putting this party together and having me back!
Are you ready for picture overload?
I had a blast putting this years mantel together.
I used natural textiles, keeping somewhat of an organic feel with pops of shimmer.
If you are interested in any of the materials used to build our mantel you can find them here.
You can find the printable here.
All of the candles are LED purchased at Costco, the tea lights I found at the dollar store!
So how about ANOTHER giveaway to kick this party off right!
One lucky person will be winning

You must link up your mantel to be qualified and leave a comment on this post.
That’s it!
1.Scroll down til you see the little “add your link” button. Click that, and name your link (example: red & white mantel)
2. Make sure to link to your specific holiday mantel post not to the main page of your blog.
3.Add this button or a link to my blog so everyone can come and find you!



I saw that printable the other day when you posted it. I love it! The color you chose is my favorite. There is something about white and sparkle with silver that is elegant.soft and simple. Calming maybe.
JOY is one of my favorite words this year:) Thanks for your hosting and giveaways and making this week fun! Now off to bed and I will come around in the morning and do some visiting.
xo
Thanks for hosting, Kristen! It's sure to be a terrific party!
Thanks for hosting, Kristen! It's sure to be a terrific party!
Your mantel is beautiful! So glad I heard about your party – thanks so much for hosting!
Kristin, I love your mantel. Bright and cheery.
Hi Kristen! Oh, my, your mantel is so gorgeous! Thank you so much for hosting this wonderful party!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia
Fantastic! Your house is so pretty. Thanks for having us over!
Sherry
Gorgeous – I love the pearlized effect you gave the letters.
I have been VERY much enjoying going around and seeing ALL the beautiful mantels… That little tree in Photo 6 is ADORABLE..
Your mantle is gorgeous! Thanks so much for the party!
Thanks so much for hosting such a fun party!!
Kristen, your mantel is so pretty! Thanks for hosting!
Kristin, Your mantel is beautiful and I love the pearl tree and the little shell one. Thank you for hosting.
Hugs,
Sherry
Looks so pretty Kristin! Thanks for hosting this fun party.
Your mantel is gorgeous! Love all the white – that's my style too. Thanks for hosting this fun party! Happy Holidays !
Gorgeous. I am literally making some puffy white pom poms tonight because I love that look so much. Thanks for hosting the party!
Your mantel is gorgeous, Kristin! I love the white! Thanks for hosting!
Can't wait to mingle. Thanks so much for hosting
Your mantel is gorgeous and just makes your already beautiful fireplace even more divine. I love, love, LOVE your fireplace, with the stone and rustic mantel. You've dressed it up wonderfully for the holidays. Thanks for hosting – I'm all linked up!
I just love your beautiful mantel! And that stone fireplace is my dream fireplace! Thanks for hosting today – can't wait to check everyone out!
-Shelley
I've been looking forward to your party! I love seeing all of the creativity out there and sharing ideas with each other.
Thanks for hosting this awesome party! I can't wait to look around as more link up!
Andrea xx
So pretty! Love the white and silver. Just gorgeous. Thanks for hosting, so fun to look at all the great Christmas ideas.
Love your mantel. It is very festive not to mention gorgeous. Thanks as always for hosting.
Kristin, I love your mantel. I am a lover of white and silver as you will probably notice. The letters spelling JOY are an especially nice touch. Thank for hosting.
BTW, I have tried to link up twice with no success. I have linked to other parties tonight with no trouble. I notice on my screen you seem to be stuck at 27 link ups.
Not sure if it's just me.
Ginger
Hi, I love your mantel. It looks so wonderfully frosty. Thanks so much for the party and for the fun give away.
How beautiful, Kristin! I love all the sparkles. JOY is one of my daughter's middle name so I like that too…Christine
I just love your fireplace! The colors are perfect with the stone. I just bought new construction in suburbia and your blog is very inspiring for me. Thanks for hosting the party!
Kristen
Kristin your mantel looks beautiful, I love all the white! Thanks for hosting this fun party, Martina
Love the white and pearl against your beautiful stone fireplace. And those sachets look darling. Thanks for hosting this party. Can't wait to visit everyone!
You mantel looks gorgeous, Kristin!
Thank you for hosting..this was one of the incentives for me to decorate my mantle early. Am now following.
Your mantel is stunning!
Your mantel is so lovely, Kristen! Thanks so much for hosting this fab party!
CAS
Love your mantel, Kristen, and especially the JOY letters.
I really love your mantel. It's really hard to pick my favorite element. I think I'm going to have to go with the color scheme. No, make that the decorative trees. Wait…it's the framed sign. See what I mean, it's all so beautiful. Great job!
Sharon @ mrshinesclass
the greenery in front of the hearth is such a nice and unexpected touch – wonderful idea. thank you for hostessing this party — so much seasonal prettiness!!
Kristen,
You did an outstanding job on your mantel…LOVE IT!!! I'm coming by with a peek of mine and will be back to reveal the entire mantel.
Blessings,
Linda
p.s.
Just became a follower of your blog through google friend connect and FB.
Sharon @ mrshinesclass
Your mantel is beautiful Kristin! Love the elegant white. And of course you know I LOVE your sachets!!
I always was awed with your mantle…reminded me of the mantle back home.
Beautiful Kristin
Of course, shared mine here.
Linked and button shared as well. Can I get those bags now? Lol. Only Jokin.
Your mantel is just beautiful! What a fun party. Thanks so much for hosting it
Blessings,
Marcia
Your mantel is so pretty, love the white and green! Thanks for hosting, Debbie
Wow!! Your mantle is so pretty and I'm loving this linky party. There are so many beautiful mantles. I wish I could post mine but I need some pointers first as mine is looking pretty sorry. Maybe I should post it and call it "What not to do". LOL.
I love looking at Christmas decorations and this linky party is just the thing to make me happy. Everyone's mantle's look so great. Thanks for hosting–again. highpointcircle.blogspot
Your mantle is beautiful, have a lovely week.x
Thank you for hosting this wonderful party! There are so many inspiring posts! Your mantel is gorgeous! I'm such a fan of white!
Hi Kristen…
Oooh…your Christmas mantel is sooo beautiful, my friend! I love all the greenery and "white"! My favorites are that gorgeous topiary ornament tree in the urn and that beautiful shell tree! The shell tree is FABULOUS!!! I would love to try and make one. Thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous Christmas mantel with us! And…thank you for hosting the mantel party! What fun! I always get soooo many great ideas…very inspirational!!!
How very sweet of you to host a gift giveaway for us! I love the little ticking sachets! Bet they smell just heavenly! Thank you, Kristen!
Warmest Christmas Wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
Oops! I accidentally linked twice and I can't seem to delete one. Sorry. It gave me and error message so I did it again and it appeared the 1st time worked. I am link #80 and #81.
I love your mantel and the colors. It is so soothing. I do a lot with the soft blue and reds in my formal dining area. Merry Christmas to you!
Hi Kristin. Your mantel is de lovely and dreamily romantic! Love the pearly effect. I have made a boo boo and linked my Table Top post as well…head must be in the clouds!! But thank you so much for having us all over to join in the fun! I have had such a great time viewing all the festive posts! Wish it could last longer…
Veronica
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Hi Kristin!
I haven't linked up with you in a long while, so I'm happy to be able to join in this holiday link party! Thank you so much for hosting! I have been a follower of your blog since I started blogging 5 months ago – thank you for the continued inspiration!
Happy Holidays!
Hugs,
Jessie
Simply stunning Mantel with the whites next to the stone, very creative and lovely!
Loving your all white mantel! I'd love to win the sachets!
Your mantel is beautiful. Thanks for hosting.
Thanks for hosting, and ALL of the mantels are so beautiful! Everyone has such talent here in our blogland!
Thanks for hosting this fun party. Your own mantel is stunning. I linked up.
Thank you for hosting and being a gracious host at that! This party is rockin'….it's only 5:30am and already you have over 100 guests! Linking up… andrea@townandprairie
Your mantle looks so gorgeous!! Thanks so much for hosting.
Kathy
Your mantel is beautiful Kristen! I love the shell pearl tree. Thanks for hosting.
It's gorgeous. LOVE the shell tree!!!
So pretty, Kristin! Love the pearl topiary! Thanks for hosting! Happy week!…hugs…Debbie
Thanks for hosting, Kristin! Love your mantel!
Thanks for hosting, Kristen! Your mantel looks so beautiful! I love the letters and how you painted them for the JOY. Love those beaded trees, too. Great idea, especially since I may be going with some kind of tree theme in the future for my mantel.
Looks like a winter wonderland, so pretty! Love your printable, too! Thank you for hosting for all of us!
Hi Kristen-What a great party! Everything looks beautiful. Thank you for hosting. Sorry-I was having linking trouble, then saw later that my post appears in 3 different places! Have a great week.
-Lynn
Thanks for the party and the giveaway! You always do a first class job on your projects and decorating!
Kristin, Happy Holidays to you and your family and Thank you for hosting this party….
Kristin, your mantel is exquisite! I love every single detail … from the beautiful handmade ornaments, to the lush garland, to the *snowy* tulle and the framed printable! You did an amazing job! And, thank you so much for hosting such a fun and festive gathering!
Thanks for hosting.
Your mantel looks really lovely. Thanks for hosting and for the giveaway.
xo
Catherine
Such a lovely mantel! Thank you for hosting Kristin, and Merry Christmas.
Cheers, Andrea
What a beautiful wintery mantel. I love the two trees at the ends and the poof decorations tucked in.
You have a beautiful mantel ! There are so many pretty one in this party , everyone outdid themselves ! Thanks for hosting the party !
You have a wonderful mantle. Thank you for hosting
Beautiful decorations. Thanks for hosting and for the giveaway.
Thanx for hosting Kristin! You mantel is sooo pretty!! happy Holidays!
P.s. I wanted to do a separate post but just did not have the time. So if I get deleted I will not be offended!:)
Your mantel is just gorgeous, Kristin…lovely job! And thanks for hosting the party, I am getting ready to link up.
Fantastic giveaway…please pop my name in the hat!
Happy Holidays!
XO,
Jane
Your mantel looks beautiful! I love these link parties – so many great ideas to look through!
hey! I'm going to be THAT person, and leave a comment saying it won't let me enter. Either that, or I did it twice and they'll show up later.
Anyhow, lovely partay, lovely mantels, and I love your blawgh! Merry Holidays to you, sweet gal!
http://www.thehandmadehome.net/2011/12/a-christmas-mantel/
BWAH! I DID enter twice. Sorry I'm seriously that person today. feel free to erase me. HA! whoops. Have an awesome day. sorry girl!
Thank you for hosting this party! Your mantel is gorgeous! Merry Christmas!
Your mantel is so lovely, thanks for hosting the party !
What a lovely mantel. I wish I had one!
gorgeous winter mantel! love the neutral/whites. and thanks for hosting, too!
Gorgeous fireplace and Christmas mantel Kristin.
Thanks so much for hosting this event!
Thanks for hosting! So many wonderful mantels, I am really going to enjoy this! So fun to link up and see all the creativity…Your mantel is incredible you kicked this party off with a bang!
Thanks for hosting!
Your mantle looks lovely…"dreamy" is the word that comes to mind
All linked up, thanks for hosting!!! Laurel@chippingwithcharm
Your mantel is gorgeous Kristin. Thanks for hosting.
I love your mantle, great job!
Myers Maison
Thanks for Hosting a wonderful Holiday Party! Hugs and Merry Christmas!
Your mantel is Beautiful! Simple elegance. And I love the natural feel to it. Thanks for Hosting.
Your mantel is beautiful! Thanks for hosting!
Thank you for hosting a lovely party. I'm happy to be your newest follower.
Babs
How did you make or where did you get the little pearl Christmas trees! I must have some!!!! Beautiful mantle!
Let me clarify…how did you make/where did you find the little trees with the pearl stuck to each petal??? Thanks!
Beautiful mantel, Kristin! Thanks for hosting this lovely party! I've just linked up! I'm off to go look around!
Have a great week!
Oh my goodness!!! Look at all of the incredible mantels!! Including your beautiful one too of course.
I linked up twice since my post includes 2 different mantels and we so appreciate you hosting this. We are having too much fun!
Vanessa
Love the white and silver of your mantel. I just linked up and am looking forward to seeing all the inspiration of the other posts. Thanks for hosting this fun party.
Barb
I linked up earlier in a rush and now I'm back to say how GORGEOUS your mantel is!! I love the color palette so soothing and just lovely. All the details are so gorgeous! So excited to be partying with you this weekend Kristin…thank you being one of the block party "hostesses with the mostesses!" Hugs!
Heather
What a lovely mantel. I love all the white and pearl accents. Thank you for hosting, what a fun party!
Lovin all the other beautiful mantels! I have so many new ideas for next year. Yours is fantastic too.I love the rock fireplace.
Great party!
Lindsay
Your mantel is gorgeous my friend! Love the whites and the greens and what a cute printable!
I hope you are enjoying the season so far.
hugs!
xoxoxo
I love your mantel decorations, but I also have to say that you have a lovely fireplace, such pretty stone. The white and green are so gorgeous, the pearls are fabulous and I really like your lighting behind the greenery.
Loving your blingy mantel~ It's simple, elegant, and gorgeous! Thanks for hosting the party.
Hi there, new follower here! Your mantel is gorgeous! Thanks for the linky party!
Yours is another beautiful display of Holiday loveliness ! Thanks for the party!
Barb
Your mantle is beautiful, Kristin. It's a winter wonderland! I love all of the white and the lovely glow of the lights and candles.
Your mantel is gorgeous, Kristin! I tried to leave a comment yesterday but blogger was acting up on me and I don't think it went through.
Love all the white on your mantel, thanks for hosting a great party.
So much inspiration, Kristin! What a fabulous idea.
Thanks for hosting, Kristin! Love your mantle! So many fun mantle parties going on this week (:
everything looks really nice. i guess you'll be having a white Christmas
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Love the white and green against your pretty stone fireplace. Thanks for hosting the party.
Thanks for hosting, Kristin ~ soooo many lovely mantles to peruse. Love your festive touches to your own.
Happy Wednesday!
Thanks for hosting, Kristin ~ soooo many lovely mantles to peruse. Love your festive touches to your own.
Happy Wednesday!
Your fireplace is so beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing and the awesome link party!!
Your mantel is beautiful! Have a blessed Christmas, and thanks for hosting the fun party!
Thank you for hosting the party!! Sorry for linking up three times, my internet went wonky this morning and kept freezing! So excited to start looking at the other mantels!
Kristen, your mantle is gorgeous! I am going to go see how to make the ornaments now. Have a beautiful, blessed Christmas! Hope you post about the PARTY too!!! XO, Pinky
New follower, love your mantel. Thanks for hosting the party! Off to check out your other posts now…
I don't have a mantel so I followed other rules I've seen before that a shelf can count, if that's wrong please delete and know that I didn't mean to break any rules!!
It's number 307, Thanks for hosting!!
Your mantel is GORGEOUS!! I love the ornaments you made. SO EASY and BEAUTIFUL!! Thanks so much for hosting!
I got a post up so I could join you!
Just joined the party and added my blue and silver mantle. Somehow it posted twice- sorry about that! I'm still learning how these things work. I can't seem to get the first one off…
Lots of great ideas here!