How to Decorate a Mantel for Christmas

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You can have a beautiful mantel this Christmas! It’s super easy and super elegant. So put on the Christmas music, light the fireplace and get the hot cocoa going. You can do this! Let me show you how in just five easy steps.

Step 1: Select Your Garland

My favorite Christmas home decor store is Hobby Lobby. They have the best selection of Christmas decorating ideas at a great price. Many of the items I got at 50% off or used the app for the 40% coupon code.

I chose this Ornament and Pinecone Pine Garland from Hobby Lobby. It’s six feet long. When you start with a pre-decorated garland, it makes the process of decorating your mantel much easier. There are many designs to choose from including pre-lit garlands for greater ambiance at night.

Make sure to stretch the garland out nice and straight. Then fluff all the branches so they are spread out evenly.

Watch my how-to video above with all the details, or keep following along all the steps below.

Step 2: Add the Picks

Now it’s time to add more texture and interest to your garland. It’s so easy to do with picks. These can be found in the Christmas decor department. All of my picks are from Hobby Lobby.

I start by adding two kinds of sparkly eucalyptus. Both large eucalyptus and small picks make perfect greenery for holiday decor. Make sure you balance each side. So what you add to one, I usually add the same to the other side in the same location.

Some of my favorite picks are these pearl white berry picks that add a lot of height. They are pretty and inexpensive, so I use them in my mantel decor, and my holiday centerpiece and Christmas tree.

You have two options for decorating your garland. You can use picks or ornaments, or both. I love using picks that look like ornaments like these sparkly silver glitter ball picks and champagne glitter ball picks.

Now pick out your favorite picks, and tuck them!

Step 3: Add the Pinecones

Since we are using faux pine garland, I love to add an element of an actual pine tree. That is why, it’s really pretty to incorporate actual pinecones. The garland I selected had some small glittery pinecones.

So I beefed it up with this pack of 3 flocked pinecones from Hobby Lobby. I mixed it up by adding one on one side, and two on the other.

Step 4: Add the Candles

Now for light, add some gorgeous candles. These mercury candle holders are super elegant. Here is another beautiful mercury glass candle holder set on Amazon.

Step 5: Add a Touch of Whimsy

Finally, all great home decor should have a touch of whimsy. Something to make you smile. Add a little glee to your mantel with these whimsical glitter trees from Hobby Lobby. I used two of the large glitter trees and two of the small glitter trees. Just nestle them evenly along the mantel.

You can use any kind of whimsy you love. From birds to woodland creatures, anything that brings you joy.

So, it’s that easy to have a beautiful Christmas mantel.