Christmas Mantel Decorating Ideas – Link Party

It’s Christmas mantel/ledge/shelf link party time! I blogged about our woodsy/water-y/wintery mantel yesterday…

…and we can’t wait to see and share what you’ve had fun creating this year, too! Here’s how it works:

To link up your blog post (or the web address where you’re Christmas mantel/ledge/shelf photos are saved), just scroll down this page until you see the little blue “Add Your Link“ button near the end of this post. Click that, and follow the instructions on the page you’re redirected to. The instructions involve uploading a thumbnail image and creating a title for the image you’re using. You may want to title it with the name of your blog, or with the title of your Christmas mantel post- it’s totally up to you.

Note: Make sure to link to your Christmas mantel post (not to the main page of your blog) so folks who stumble onto this post later on down the line can still click through and see your Christmas-themed inspiration!

Last but not least, we created a cute little badge to help promote the party, and we’d love it if you’d copy and paste the code in the box below at the bottom of the blog post you’re linking up hear today…

<div align="center"><a href="http://theletteredcottage.net/christmas-mantel-decorating-ideas-link-party" title="The Lettered Cottage"><img src="http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj29/LaylaPalmer/Linky%20Buttons/The_Lettered_Cottage.jpg" alt="The Lettered Cottage" style="border:none;" /></a></div>

We sure do appreciate you e-partyin’ with us, and we hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas this year!

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118 Responses to Christmas Mantel Decorating Ideas – Link Party

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3. Debbie says:

   Dec 4, 2012 at 9:03 am

   Thanks for hosting! Lots of pretty mantel ideas Have a great day!
   Debbie

   

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4. Shirley@Housepitalitydesigns says:

   Dec 4, 2012 at 9:05 am

   Your mantel is beautiful as always….you always adorn it with the most interesting and creative items…from the sailboats to the cute metal picnic basket on the hearth..I am sure you are having so much fun decorating your new home…Thanks for hosting…have a wonderful day!!

   

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5. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says:

   Dec 4, 2012 at 9:06 am

   Hi Layla and Kevin,
   Thanks so much for having this party! Love those sailboats on your mantel. I can’t wait to see everyone’s decorations too! I’m really hoping that 3rd stocking on your mantel gets filled very soon!

   

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6. Kelly @ View Along the Way says:

   Dec 4, 2012 at 9:06 am

   Thanks for hosting, today! I LOVE the Christmas mantle party every year!

   

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7. Tonya @ Love of Family & Home says:

   Dec 4, 2012 at 9:08 am

   Thanks so much for hosting Layla!! Looking forward to browsing through all the pretty mantels!!!!

   

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9. Debra@CommonGround says:

   Dec 4, 2012 at 9:09 am

   Thanks guys for hosting, just linked up!

   

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10. Shelley @ Calypso in the Country says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 9:09 am

    Can’t wait to check out all the mantels. I am sure I will get some great ideas for next year! Thanks for hosting!
    -Shelley

    

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11. Liz@HoosierHomemade says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 9:12 am

    Thanks for hosting, Layla! Always a fun party!
    ~Liz

    

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13. Cristina@remodelandolacasa says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 9:15 am

    Thanks so much for hosting!

    

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14. Aimee - It's Overflowing says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 9:15 am

    Thanks for hosting! XO, Aimee

    

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15. Erin @ How to Nest for Less says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 9:19 am

    Thanks so much for hosting. I absolutely LOVE that wreath on your mantel. Just beautiful!

    

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16. Nici~ Posed Perfection says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 9:19 am

    Thanks so much for hosting this super fun party! So much inspiration! Have a great week!
    Blessings,
    Nici

    

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18. Linda@Coastal Charm says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 9:19 am

    Hello Layla,
    Thanks for hosting the party. You have done a wonderful job with your mantel…love how you used the sailboats (neat idea).

    Blessings,
    Linda

    

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19. Leslie Stewart @ House on the Way says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 9:20 am

    Thanks so much for hosting! Your mantel is beautiful! Have a great week!
    Leslie

    

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20. Laura Ingalls Gunn says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 9:26 am

    I absolutely adore that sailboat. My wish for you both is that there will indeed be a new letter in the near future.

    May the joy and peace of the season be yours.

    

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21. Marianne@Songbird says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 9:27 am

    Hi Layla and Kevin, wow another year has passed and here I am linking up my Christmas mantel again. Your mantel from yesterday sure was a great inspiration!
    Thank you so much for hosting this party. The Christmas mantel party is my favorite on of the year.
    Have a wonderful Christmas time!

    

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22. Jessie @ Dream and Differ says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 9:29 am

    Your Christmas mantel looks amazing. It’s such a fun and whimsical little vignette. Thank you for hosting this great collection of holiday ideas. I can’t wait to explore!

    

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23. Baileywife says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 9:30 am

    YEAH! Been waiting all morning! So exciting…added my link! Thanks Layla!! ~Kim

    

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24. Pat@Back Porch Musings says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 9:30 am

    Your woodsy mantel is gorgeous, Layla. I am working on one of those this morning. Didn’t finish in time for the party, but I finished two others a week or so ago and added them.

    Fun party!
    Thanks so much for hosting.

    

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25. Lauren @MomHomeGuide says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 9:31 am

    I love your Christmas manel. It looks so sweet and pretty!

    

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26. Richella @ Imparting Grace says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 9:36 am

    Woodsy, watery, wintery–all good ways to describe your mantel. How perfect it is for your new place! And how lovely yet simple. Thank you for inspiring us all. And thanks so much for hosting this link party–it’s great to have all this inspiration gathered in one place!

    

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27. Deneen says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 9:38 am

    Beautiful Mantel! Love the feel. Thanks for the party! Happy Holidays!

    

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29. Julie @ Simply Savvy says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 9:48 am

    Great holiday fun! Thank you for hosting. Happy holidays.
    Julie at Simply Savvy @gosimplysavvy

    

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30. Lorne Marr says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 9:48 am

    I really like your mantel ideas! You have an amazing sense for details and decoration. Thank you for sharing, it is inspiring. Have a lovely Christmas!

    

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31. Karen says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 9:49 am

    Thanks for hosting! I cant wait to see all of the beautiful mantles.

    

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32. Becca says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 10:00 am

    Love your beautiful Christmas mantel, Layla and Kevin! And, yes, I’m sure next year, they’ll be a new name on the 3rd stocking! And, thanks so much for hosting! Happy Holidays! *Becca*

    

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33. Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 10:02 am

    Yippee, don’t we love this party?! Love your mantel, Layla, it’s always fun to see what you come up with and you never disappoint. I know you are having fun in your new house, just as I am in mine. Merry Christmas, love you both!

    

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36. Mary@athomeonthebay says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 10:10 am

    Thank you for hosting Layla! I don’t have a real mantel, so I always pretend my dining room buffet is a mantel!

    

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39. Raquel says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 10:25 am

    Thank you for the great party! I know what I am going to be doing this morning.

    

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40. must love junk says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 10:29 am

    What a fun party! Thank you for hosting
    Susan

    

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41. debbiedoos says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 10:41 am

    Thanks for a great party Layla! I look forward to this one. Your mantel looks awesome!

    

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42. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 10:42 am

    Thank you so much for hosting! You always come up with the most unique and beautiful mantels and this Christmas one is certainly no exception. I always appreciate that they don’t cost a fortune to put together, even though they look like they do.

    

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44. shari says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 11:00 am

    I liked this one, too:
    http://lifeofsplendor.com/

    

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    • shari says:

      Dec 4, 2012 at 11:02 am

      NM, just saw it listed!

      

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47. Jillian designdreamsblog.com says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 11:05 am

    I think I may be the only person without a mantel lol!!!! But I am really enjoying looking at everyones beautiful winter/holiday mantels.

    

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48. Elizabeth says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 11:10 am

    I always love your mantels!!

    

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49. Jessica says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 11:10 am

    Thanks for hosting! Your mantel looks great!!

    

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50. Funky Junk Interiors says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 11:33 am

    I adore what you have done to your mantel! Renos or not! It has your special signature that we’ve all come to love!

    My funky coca cola take is at #89. Thank-you for the opportunity to share it here!

    

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51. Erin @ Two Story Cottage says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 11:44 am

    I was lucky # 9 this morning! Just wanted to come back and say thanks for the party! Your mantel is cheerful but magazine worthy all at the same time. You did such a great job at the bottom and around the mantel – I am still working on that…So excited for you with the new house- this will be an extra special Christmas.

    Holiday Blessings to you & yours!!

    

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52. Jessica @HomewithBaxter says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 11:54 am

    Thanks for hosting! So many great ideas! I love the Christmas/nautical theme you put together!

    

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53. Kendra@Creative Ambitions says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    I LOVE the flannel sailboat Layla… beautiful mantel! Can’t wait to see who gets the stocking on the left. Thanks for hosting!
    Blessings!
    Kendra

    

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55. Jill says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    What a fun link party! First time to your website! LOVE;) have a super day! Smiles, Jill

    

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56. Nikki says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    I love looking at everyone’s mantel. One of these years I’ll have a blog worthy mantel.

    

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57. Tracie @cleverlyinspired says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    Thanks guys!! Love looking at all the pretty mantles
    xoxo

    

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59. Lisa says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    Beautiful Mantels. I definitely can run with these big dogs.

    

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60. Lizy says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    Hello Layla! Tank You for hosting a fabulous party. Then Mantels are Gorgeous and brings full speed into the Christmas Mood!

    

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62. Miss Charming says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    This is one of my favorite parties! Thanks for hosting.

    

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66. Kelly says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    Layla, Thank you so much for hosting. I L.O.V.E. your blog. You are such a talented woman and inspire so many. Blessings to you and Kevin!

    

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67. Meredith & Gwyneth says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    Layla! Thank you so much for hosting and getting us in the holiday spirit!

    xoxo,
    Meredith & Gwyneth

    

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68. Aunt Chriss says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    Wow! So much creativity! Thank you for doing this…it has become a superb kick-off to the season!

    love you!

    

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    • Layla says:

      Dec 4, 2012 at 4:50 pm

      XOXOXOXOXOXOXO!

      

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69. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    Layla – love your wintry white mantel – and the mismatched stockings – how festive!
    Kelly

    

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70. tiffini says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    so fresh…and the third stocking…such sweetness.
    and all of these mantles..what is a girl to do? craziness!:)
    thank you for being such a lovely hostess
    prayers knowing that God knows the plans He has for you and Kevin..and they are good and will be perfect in their timing.
    one of my friends adoped through Lifeline at New Day Foster Home in China…they were lovely to work with.
    xoxo

    

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72. Suzy @ Worthing Court says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    Great party! Thank you for hosting.

    

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73. Lisa says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    Hi Kevin and Layla! I’m excited to join in. I look forward to this link up each year. Your mantel is so unique and beautiful!

    

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76. Sherry says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    So many pretty mantel ideas! Thank you for hosting!
    Sherry

    

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78. Vanessa says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    Wowee! So many incredible mantels here! We’re a tad late but still wanted to join in the fun. Thanks so much for hosting!
    Vanessa

    

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79. Daree says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    Thanks for hosting this party!!! You and everyone else has created so much wonderful, beautiful mantels!!

    

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83. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    I’m bummed to be so late to the party, but so thrilled to be joining in! And I’m in love with your wintery/woodsy/watery mantely combo. Merry Christmas Season to you and Kevin.

    

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85. Elisabeth says:

    Dec 4, 2012 at 11:25 pm

    Layla, I love your wreath and the simplicity of your mantle. So pretty and restful to the eye.

    

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87. Homa Style (@homa_style) says:

    Dec 5, 2012 at 7:22 am

    Wonderful party and great inspiring ideas. Congratulations on your new house. Can’t wait to see all you do with it!

    

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88. Shenita says:

    Dec 5, 2012 at 8:04 am

    This is such a wonderful party! Thanks so much for hosting!

    

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89. jessica@fourgenerationsoneroof says:

    Dec 5, 2012 at 9:38 am

    Thanks so much for hosting the party! I just linked up #354 our diy shelf mantel. I am probably the latest person ever to the party! ha.

    

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91. Renee Ann says:

    Dec 5, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    This was such fun! Loved all the mantles. Thank you so much for hosting.

    

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92. Amy @ Positively Splendid says:

    Dec 5, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    Your mantel is stunning! Thank you so much for welcoming all of us into your blogging home to host such a fantastic party.

    

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94. Jennifer rizzo says:

    Dec 5, 2012 at 10:32 pm

    thanks for the great party! I hope you can stop by for the house tour!!

    

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95. JP says:

    Dec 6, 2012 at 8:38 am

    Hello L & K….stopped by from JBiggs and must say I love your blog. I am now following you on fb . Happy Holidays!

    

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96. michaela says:

    Dec 6, 2012 at 9:52 pm

    Thanks for hosting, you two! Love seeing everyone’s creative and festive mantles. I also ADORE yours…like always

    

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98. Ter'e Crow Lindsay says:

    Dec 7, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    Oh Gosh….I’m so behind in reading!
    What about those of us who are mantel-less?
    I’m a mantel wannabee……but in Florida…………no mantel in my home.

    

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    • Layla says:

      Dec 7, 2012 at 2:08 pm

      Hi Ter’e! Mantels, shelves and ledges are all welcome!

      

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99. Mindy says:

    Dec 7, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    I have to say, this is the biggest Christmas party I have ever attended! Thanks for the hosting. What fun ideas to see.

    

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102. Pamela says:

     Dec 8, 2012 at 10:49 am

     Thanx for hosting! Hope you and Kevin have a fabulous holiday in your new home.

     

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104. Cheryl Francis says:

     Dec 8, 2012 at 11:15 pm

     Layla,
     I love your mantle. Can you please tell me the name and brand of wall paint that you used on the wall around the mantle? I’ve been looking for that color for what seems like forever.
     Thanks so much!

     

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110. Jodie says:

     Dec 10, 2012 at 6:27 pm

     hi there!
     This is my first time linking to anything in a blog party…a little behind the times!! Hopefully I did it right! Loved looking through everyone’s lovely blogs and Christmas preparations. Thanks for the party!

     

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111. Jane @ the borrowed abode says:

     Dec 13, 2012 at 10:43 am

     I wasn’t able to find the link button, but wanted to belatedly share my solution for a lack of a mantel in my rental home. I envy your beautiful fireplace! http://theborrowedabode.com/?p=12614

     

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112. Mandy says:

     Dec 21, 2012 at 1:04 pm

     I’m really late but here’s mine:http://mandystansberry.com/cottage/christmas-mantle.

     

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