I had seen an owl print as part of a Christmas display at a retailer and I remembered that I had taken a photo of a snowy owl at my local conservation area a few summers ago. I was up close during one of their bird presentations. I had the photo enlarged and popped him in a frame.
This set the stage for a wintery woodland theme. I bought the woodchip heart from HomeSense, the two deer from the Superstore and the glittery gold and wood bird from my local greenhouse. Then, I just added in some burlap and my vintage brass candlesticks and that was that!
I have since added in some greenery and of course the stockings are added closer to the big day. Oh, if you looked back at my previous mantel displays, you may have noticed that the wall colour changed. It was a light buttery colour and now it is Para’s P5223-24 (aka Sarah Richardson’s Lily). It’s the perfect greige – not too grey and not too beige. It’s become my go-to colour as it really goes with everything!
Lisa
December 4, 2012It’s lovely Vanessa.Because it isn’t so Christmasy it will work great for the rest of the winter, when everything looks so bare, after the Christmas decorations come down. Congrats on being asked to do this.
Christine Dovey
December 4, 2012LOVE, LOVE your mantle Vanessa- my favourite one I’ve seen this season:)
Julie Taylor and Danni Greenwalt
December 4, 2012Very cute Vanessa…my daughter loves owls. Anthropology has some great owl decor.
Athena at Minerva's Garden
December 4, 2012What a gorgeous, sleek mantel–I love it! Love the drama that the beautiful owl photograph provides.
Natasha
December 4, 2012I love this Canadian-made mantle. Finally some stores I can shop at without having to travel 🙂 I love the owl inspiration.
Amelia @ House Pretty
December 4, 2012Very pretty! I love all the neutrals and that owl photo is fantastic!
Katy @ Lolly Linens
December 5, 2012Very nice, I love the simplicity.
K @ Shift Ctrl ART
December 5, 2012Love what you did here. I try to change it up a little every year. This year I injected a healthy dose of felt to all my Christmas decor.
Tim
December 6, 2012Where is this fireplace? I love it and don’t remember seeing it! can’t believe you took that owl shot … totally HOT! and I am loving the neutral + black & white palette in the space this year. Share the final look too … love to see the greenery and stockings 🙂
Lindsey Gerrish
December 10, 2012Simple and pretty, I like!