A Rustic Modern Christmas Mantel

I'm kind of in love with how my Christmas decor is coming together this year. I wanted to incorporate texture and natural elements, with a modern twist. It is fun being able to combine fabrics like flannel, burlap, and fur with smooth ceramic, silver and even some sparkle! Here is my Rustic Modern Christmas mantel:

 

It all began with this handsome guy:

 

I mean, how could you walk by him and not want to take him home with you? {Darn you Target!}

Since I changed up the color of my mantel a few months ago, I wanted to contrast the gray with beautiful winter whites. Enter my next project.... faux fur trees:

 

I used two different kinds of craft fur to create the white trees. {You can find my full tutorial here.} Then I decided I needed to incorporate some color and pattern... I found this cozy plaid flannel and knew it was perfect! Check out my Flannel Scallop Tree tutorial for all the details :)

 

 

I love the natural pinecones, but on a few of them I added a little shine with silver gilding from Martha Stewart.

 

My final element is the fresh cedar garland... this stuff smells yummy and it is beautiful! I am so happy with the final result:

 

Now, if only we could actually light a fire in this gorgeous fireplace! It would be SO cozy :) What do your Christmas mantels look like this year?

 

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