Holiday

[beach-mom]

I haven't taken it down yet. I intended to take the Halloween part down, but never did. I've been enjoying it late at night when I'm downstairs by myself. 

It's always been a challenge because my late mom gave us the mantel clock. I never move it, but decorate around it. 

This year I did something completely different, prompted by Valerie's Starry Night Hurricanes in black. So everything there is either VPH or Martha Stewart (the Halloween garland), except for the clock, the pumpkin on top,  the mini lights I bought locally a long time ago, and my grandfather's railroad lantern. 

I kind of like this look!   

[ECBG]

You did a very creative mantle!  I can totally understand your reluctantly to taking it down.

I would just add a few fall elements in place of the Halloween.

[Daisy Sunflower]

Very nice !

I like your fireplace.

[beach-mom]

Thanks @ECBG! I thought about making it more fall like, but in a little over a week I can put Christmas out!   

[beach-mom]

Thanks @Daisy Sunflower!   

[haddon9]

Very cute! 

I have a Halloween mantle as well.  I plan on taking it down Thanksgiving weekend when we do the Christmas mantle & the tree.

[beach-mom]

Thanks @haddon9! What is yours like? 

When DH was in middle and high school he had a Halloween party every year. His birthday is shortly before, and he wanted that instead of a birthday celebration. Our whole house was Halloween! It was so much fun! I had fun each year finding new recipes to try. Of course their favorites were pizza rolls  -  LOL!  

I miss those days!  

[on the bay]

@beach-mom,

That is a beautiful fireplace. I like your decorations. They are different and elegant. That garland is really nice and the little lanterns too. Thanks for showing it. I can see why you want to keep it up!

[beach-mom]

Thanks @on the bay! It is different for me. I usually put just one candle up, and other Halloween things, but I like the way this is.   

[meallen616]

@beach-mom,