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Sunday, December 4, 2016

Dark and cozy.

After I removed this mirror from the wall behind the Christmas tree,
I gave it a try over our fireplace...... and  (insert angels singing).......

....lo and behold, I actually liked our stodgy old fireplace for the very first time!

Well, that's how I'm feeling today with the snow falling outside
and the lights twinkling indoors.  Tomorrow, who knows?

I usually shy away from using real greens in our house because our steam heat is so drying
 the greenery will probably be brown and crispy in a few days time.  Thinking ahead,
 I intertwined real and faux greens.  I bought a 20 foot cedar garland and only used about half,
so the other half is in cold storage (outside buried under the falling snow).
I think I saved enough to rewind the garland before the holidays.


Here's how it looks in the light of day.




And in the early evening hours.  Sigh. 
I think I'll just sit here for awhile before I clean up the big mess I made.


Thanks so much for visiting!  I've got a few more changes going on that I'll share
 in upcoming posts.  Until then, I hope you take the time to slow down
 and enjoy the season!

Vickie

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22 comments:

  1. The mirror is just Perfect above your mantle and I love how you decorated it. I see the "girl with cherries" picture. I have the same one! A nice night for a fire in the fireplace. Stay warm and cozy.
    warmly,
    deb

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  2. Always love a mirror above the fireplace. And your greens add a soft touch against the brick. It's all so pretty and festive.
    Mary Alice

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  3. Oh my gosh, you're back!! I'm so excited! I saw your name/comment on someone else's blog post and I rushed back to your blog to see if you've been posting...and you have! I will have to get caught up with your latest posts. Love your fireplace decor - just gorgeous.

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  4. Vickie that's beautiful, day and night!!

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  5. Love the mirror there Vickie! I love fresh greens, but we run our fireplace so often that I opted to use it around the front door. Love the look of it! I bet it smells wonderful!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  6. Hi Vickie! Your mirror looks super over the fireplace - love the simplicity. Fresh greens - nothing like them, but they do brown up so fast, especially when I use them on our mantel. Boo to that! I do tuck some in just before Christmas or if we are having a holiday party. Living in Wisconsin, greens are plentiful and I can just go in our yard and snip off what I need. Happy Monday to you! Jane

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  7. I would love to sit in front of your cozy fireplace, Vickie. It looks wonderful and I love the mirror over your mantel.

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  8. Oh! Your garland is so gorgeous Vickie! I just love real greenery, and I have used it in the past. Last Christmas it was in the 70s here at Christmastime and my garland was a crispy crunchy mess. So I was weary of getting any this year. We did just get a real tree for our living room though and I'm pretty happy with it!

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  9. Hi Vickie,

    What a smart idea to save half to use after this one dries out. I love fresh garland but it's such a mess. Your mantel is beautiful- simple and elegant. The mirror is absolutely perfect there.
    Stay warm!
    xo, T.

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  10. Your fireplace looks very pretty all decked out for the holidays. I love how natural greenery drapes so nice. I never use it because it just doesn't stay alive long enough here in the south. I think they recommend that you mist it daily so maybe that would make a difference.

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  11. It looks perfect there! And I love the red candle holders.
    Brenda

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  12. I don't think your fireplace is stodgy at all, but it does look lovely dressed up for the holidays. The touches of red really make a big difference too. So pretty!

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  13. The whole area is so cozy and lovely, Vickie! What a smart idea to mix real and faux! I love the way you styled the greens, they really complement the beautiful fireplace...and the mirror is perfect!

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  14. Looks beautiful Vickie. I would sit there and enjoy it too.
    Hugs,
    Kris

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  15. It is so pretty Vickie! I'm excited I found your blog again. Somehow I lost touch but I'm back!!

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  16. I just had one of those "duh" moments (a first for me). Mix real with fake!!! May have to give it a go with the boobs later.

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  17. So lovely and cozy, don't you just love snuggling by the fireplace when the snow is falling outside? I'll be doing that tonight!

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  18. I love it! Forget "stodgy". Your fireplace is a classic, Vickie. I shared it with my husband who worked his way through college as a bricklayer/stonemason and he was very impressed with the workmanship. I'm so glad you've kept it in its original condition. It's beautiful and you've decorated it perfectly for the holidays. I adore the Scandinavian accents. xo

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  19. That mirror is a beauty, Vickie. I love how it looks over your mantle with the red candles. At night is looks so cozy. Love the greenery. I need to do some greenery next year. I love the whole look. I forgot-the red clogs are the perfect accent.

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  20. Your garland looks beautiful on your pretty mantel. Thanks for joining Monday Social.

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  21. The mirror over the mantel has found its home. Smart thinking to save some garland outside. :) Thank you for sharing at Monday Social.
    Judith

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  22. I love your Christmas mantel and the look is very cosy indeed.

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