While some people may reserve decorating a fireplace mantel reserved for hanging stockings on Christmas Eve, I think of it as a place that begs for décor year-round. One of my friends have their flat-screen TV mounted over the fireplace, which is a modern take on the mirror or artwork over the fireplace, but I think that’s a little extreme. I prefer to decorate the ledge and the space above it with something a little more unique, like the goodies on this list! Here are 7 gorgeous items for your mantel.
Price: $78.00 at anthropologie.com
Add a little color and a lot of style to your mantel and your room with this papier-mâché vase, handmade in Jacmel, Haiti. It stands more a foot tall, with a curvy shape, a patchwork of textures and patterns, each one beautiful and unique!
Price: $28.00 at anthropologie.com
Display this jar on your mantel as it is, or fill it with seasonal items, like acorns, faux robin’s eggs, seashells, or even pretty beach stones. It’s made of clear diamond-textured glass with a brass lid, and measures 4½ inches tall.
Price: $98.00 at anthropologie.com
Bring a little of nature’s wonder and beauty indoors with this 4-inch long piece of natural quartz. It’s cut from a naturally-formed Brazilian geode, so each piece is truly unique and one-of-a-kind. Display one on its own, or group them to make a tableau.
Price: $24.00 at anthropologie.com
What better place to display a treasured photo than on your mantel, especially if it’s inside this beautiful frame? It measures almost ten inches wide, and is designed to hold one 4-by-6 inch photo. The frame is made of cotton, brass, MDF, cardboard and glass, ideal for displaying black and white or color photos.
Price: $298.00 at anthropologie.com
This charming little birdie is part of a set of three “Gladiator Bird” sculptures, any of which would be right at home, perched on your mantel. He’s constructed by hand of wood, brass, copped, and nickel, and there are no two that are exactly alike. I like this sculpture the best because of the little letter blocks he’s standing on — I could display him on my mantel, or on my bookcase… or maybe get two, one for each spot!
Price: $28.00 at anthropologie.com
This vase is so pretty, you won’t need to add real flowers to it at all! It’s made of pale turquoise stoneware with a delicate, detailed coral-colored chrysanthemum on the front. It’s 9 inches tall, and would look gorgeous on a mantel!
This Curvy Chrysanthemum Vase is a beautiful and unique home decor item that can be used to add a touch of style to any mantel. It is made of pale turquoise stoneware with a delicate, detailed coral-colored chrysanthemum design on the front. This vase stands 9 inches tall and is perfect for displaying a variety of flowers or other decorative items.
The vase is made by Anthropologie, a leader in high-end home decor and fashion. Founded in 1992, Anthropologie is known for their unique and creative designs, and this vase is no exception. The combination of the pale turquoise stoneware with the coral-colored chrysanthemum design creates a beautiful and eye-catching piece.
This vase is perfect for any mantel, whether it is in a living room, bedroom, or office. It can be used to display a variety of flowers, or it can simply be used as a decorative item. It is also a great gift for someone special, as it is sure to be appreciated and admired.
Price: $698.00 at anthropologie.com
This marvelous piece of wall décor is made of a set of found mirrors, seemingly random but matched for their elegance and charm. Each piece is unique, but they all measure approximately 5 feet wide by 4 feet tall, just the right size for hanging over your mantel, or setting along the top of it.
Look at all of these pretty things you could display on your mantel… and not one of them is electronic or a Christmas stocking! I love the mirror… I think it would add so much charm (and light) to the space. Which of these gorgeous things would you put on your mantel… or is the space reserved for your own TV? Do tell!
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