Tuesday, November 20, 2012

THIS IS NOT A CHRISTMAS MANTLE!



To the untrained eye (wink, wink) this mantle may appear to be a Christmas mantle... but...

IT IS NOT... oh, no...no...no!

This is my THANKSGIVING mantle.  Both Thanksgiving and Christmas have shared custody of pinecones!

This mantle... this THANKSGIVING mantle... with just a few tweaks and tiny changes of green,  will easily transform into my Christmas mantle this weekend...

But for now... it is all about Thanksgiving...




The pumpkins that nested on my mantle all fall were beginning to get a little soft around the edges... so they got tossed and replaced with mercury glass, silver and pinecones... THANKSGIVING mercury glass, silver and pinecones!





Some of the pinecones are really candles from Pottery Barn... but they won't be lit until Christmas Eve... when the mantle will be decked in Christmas pinecones!








Pinecones and silver are a pair made for eachother... rustic and luxe!




Votives in mercury glass candle holders and white lanterns make puddles of soft golden light on the mantle.







Next week I'll show you my Christmas mantle!


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63 comments:

  1. DawnNovember 20, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    I love all the pinecones and you are right, it will make an easy transition into Winter. I like how it is simple and not overdone and tacky!

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  2. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeNovember 20, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    I love rustic and luxe, and your mantle is just beautiful!

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  3. Katie @ Wildwood CreekNovember 20, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    Lovely! I totally agree that pinecones and silver make for a great Thanksgiving mantle.

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  4. MichelleNovember 20, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    This is a fabulous idea--two in one with a few adjustments.

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  5. The enchanted homeNovember 20, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Love it! Its soo beautiful, love pinecones and have been using them a lot myself. Well done as usual! Happy and healthy Thanksgiving.

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  6. ℳartina @ Northern NestingNovember 20, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    BEAUTIFUL Yvonne!! I love mixing pinecones into my decor all winter long. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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  7. DebbiedoosNovember 20, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Oh but it is so beautiful. I love the simplicity yet the elegance of it all. I love pinecones:) Happy Thanksgiving Yvonne.

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  8. AndreaNovember 20, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    so pretty. I've used pinecones more this year, but for my Christmas decorating, since our Canadian Thanksgiving was back in early Oct. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! I saw your menu plan for it and it looks divine....perhaps I should whip up a Thanksgiving dinner in honour of my friends south of the border? =)

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  9. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapNovember 20, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    pinecones really are a good transition from fall to winter...now I need to take my kids outside and let them fill a bag for me :)

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  10. AnonymousNovember 20, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    I love it, Yvonne! Your mantel is just so pretty like everything you do. Be a sweetie and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
    Shelia ;)

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  11. hidden art of homemakingNovember 20, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    I love your Thanksgiving mantle....using pinecones this year too...easy transition to Christmas.. :-)
    Mona

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  12. carolyn bradfordNovember 20, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    This is a wonderful idea! We have been using Pinecones a lot this year in the shop with our Thanksgiving decorations! I can't wait to mix them with our mercury! Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Blondie's JournalNovember 20, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Beautiful, Yvonne! You have a wonderful collection of mercury glass. Isn't it nice to know that your Christmas mantel is almost finished!

    XO,
    Jane

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  14. Laura @ duke manor farmNovember 20, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    love the look of the pinecones and silver. at first glance the pinecone candles look like the real thing. Have a great thanksgiving Yvonne!

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  15. Eclectically VintageNovember 20, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Love this look - pinecones are perfect from fall through winter!

    Hope you have a fabulous Thanksgiving - can't wait to see your Christmas mantel!
    Kelly

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  16. Sonny GNovember 20, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    its Beautiful Yvonne. I love the serene look of it. I too need a quiet peaceful holiday and thats what your decor says to me.

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  17. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRNovember 20, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    This is so pretty, Yvonne! Can't wait to see it transformed for Christmas! Wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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  18. BrookeNovember 20, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    What a great idea, with the pine cones on top of the mercury glass! Very beautiful!



    =)


    Brooke

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  19. Mary BergfeldNovember 20, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    I love the spare simplicity of this mantle, Yvonne. It is seasonal and quite lovely. Have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  20. UnknownNovember 20, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Can't wait to see the rest, beautiful!

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  21. luckybunnyNovember 20, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    I love this idea! It's absolutely gorgeous!

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  22. AnonymousNovember 20, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    Beautiful! I'm planning on using silver in my Christmas mantle this year as well. Love the pinecones with it!! :) Happy Thanksgiving!

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  23. Pura VidaNovember 20, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Now that's a great idea...later you could add a few red balls..but is perfect just like it is!

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  24. Cristina GarayNovember 20, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    Yes, perfect combination of rustic and luxe for your Thanksgiving mantel! Can't wait to see the Christmas mantel! Have a great Thanksgiving day Yvonne!

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  25. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenNovember 20, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    Ooh, the silver looks so pretty with the rustic pine cones. This is my kind of style.

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family Yvonne.
    Sam

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  26. Shannon@A Cozy Place Called HomeNovember 20, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    Pinecones are such pretty natural elements to use in Thanksgiving and Christmas decorating. You have done a nice job combining them with glass to give sparkle to the mantle. I like it very much! We are busy as bees here getting ready for Thanksgiving and I guess it is that way in many homes. Let's remember to say a prayer for those devastated recently by tragedies. I feel so thankful for my family and friends and blogging friends like yourself. I am not blogging but wanted to stop by to wish you and your family a very Happy
    Thanksgiving. Fondly, Shannon

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  27. Becca BertottiNovember 20, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    I agree ... the rustic mixed with mercury is beautiful! Your mantel looks gorgeous (as always) and I can't wait to see your Christmas decor! And, thanks so much for your sweet note about my splashes of Christmas I'm spreading to other homes. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  28. UnknownNovember 20, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    So pretty, soft & simple, I love it! Happy Thanksgiving Yvonne!!!

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  29. SuzyNovember 20, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    How yummy, Yvonne! And how super smart you are to do a mantle that can easily go right into Christmas. I love the look of rustic and luxe. I hope you and your family have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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  30. Kari LindsayNovember 20, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    I love how pine cones are so simple, but not at all boring. Simply beautiful!

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  31. UnknownNovember 20, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Great mantle decorating! I typically decorate for fall and don't really do separate Halloween or Thanksgiving. My sister collects snowmen and she decorates with them for Christmas and then sometimes leaves them up thru January....Perfectly acceptable to me. :) Happy Thanksgiving Ya'll from Houston, TX

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  32. LynnNovember 20, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    Your mantle looks great Yvonne! I've been eyeing my Baby Boo's too, hoping they'll hold out for 2 more days, we'll see... Happy Thanksgiving-enjoy:@)

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  33. SavoringTime in the KitchenNovember 20, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    Beautiful way to use pine cones, Yvonne! I've been holding off putting mine out until after Thanksgiving but I love this idea.

    Happy Thanksgiving to you, my friend.

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  34. Pinky at Designs by PinkyNovember 20, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    I can almost hear the OOOO's and AHHH's fro your family on Thanksgiving. I love the silver with the pinecones! Wishing you and your ENTIRE family a happy and BLESSED Thanksgiving. XOXO

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  35. NanaDianaNovember 20, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    Well, of COURSE it is a THANKSGIVING mantle. WHY would we think anything else (cough, cough). Whatever it is- it is wonderful. You always do such a beautiful job, Yvonne. xo Diana

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  36. AnonymousNovember 20, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    Terrific.

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  37. Sue@pineapplehillinteriorsNovember 20, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    The mantel looks so pretty. I love the silver and the pinecones together. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

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  38. OliveNovember 20, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    Me thinks you protest too much but no matter it is BEAUTIFUL. Happy Thanksgiving Yvonne.

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  39. The French HutchNovember 20, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    Oh you made me LOL Yvonne! Of course I knew that is a Thanksgiving mantle! Why, because it's Thanksgiving. It's a beautifully decorated mantle too. I'm like you, I use pine cones especially for autumn and Thanksgiving, and mercury glass candlesticks year round. Wishing you and your family a Blessed and very Happy Thanksgiving. I always anticipate your beautiful home decorated for Christmas!

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  40. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsNovember 20, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    Yvonne...just love the juxtaposition of the shiny silver candlesticks and the natural elements of the pine cones....makes for such an exquisite look!...I can see how you can easily go from Thanksgiving to Christmas....can't wait for the gorgeous Christmas mantel that you will be creating!!...Have a blessed Thanksgiving with your family....I can just imagine the joy at your table!!

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  41. Carlene @ Organized ClutterNovember 20, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    I agree Yvonne you have a winning combination with silver and pinecones.

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  42. My Dream CanvasNovember 20, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    Very Pretty! Happy Thanksgiving! Looking forward to seeing you at My Dream Canvas! I would love for you to see my centerpiece at my Thanksgiving table :)

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  43. JenNovember 20, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Very pretty and I love the concept of adding greenery and turning it over to Christmas this weekend. Very versatile and perfect for the season!

    Have a lovely Thanksgiving holiday!

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  44. UnknownNovember 20, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Love, love, love it!! Mercury glass and pinecones are two of my favs!

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  45. Ann from On Sutton PlaceNovember 20, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    Oh Yvonne I love this! I agree about pine cones and silver too. A match made in heaven. I think I'm going to drag out every piece of silver I have, fill them with boxwood and pine cones and call it decorated. :o) Hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving day. Blessings to you and yours. ~Ann

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  46. KarenNovember 20, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    It looks beautiful Yvonne.

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  47. DebbieNovember 20, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    I love your pinecones! Guess what's on my mantel! It's a pinecone year!
    Happy Thanksgiving,
    Debbie

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  48. Lisa @ Shine Your LightNovember 20, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    Your Thanksgiving mantle looks so pretty! And this post was so funny to me, because my Thanksgiving table could double for a Christmas tablescape with pinecones and greens. Trying to make it less Christmas-y with some colorful napkins that will hopefully find me at Homegoods tomorrow!

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  49. Sandra@Beneath this Roof, Within these WallsNovember 20, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    Your mantel is lovely, and how wise to use things you can easily transition to Christmas! I love pinecones, and they look especially pretty with your mercury glass.

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  50. UnknownNovember 20, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    Haha!! Now I know I am in good company. I too have Thanksgiving pine cones on the mantel. Along with some drying magnolia branches and an oil lamp .
    Luv the way you said Thanksgiving and Christmas have shared custody of pine cones.. gave me and the Mr a good giggle.
    Thanks for sharing your Thanksgiving mantel :-)Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours Yvonne.
    Cheers, Gee

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  51. An Oasis in the DesertNovember 20, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    I just love the simple elegance of pinecones -- so lovely.

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  52. Haus and HomeNovember 21, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    Looks beautiful! I could have used this today on my post :)

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  53. SarahNovember 21, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    Beautiful, Yvonne. Pinecones are a great addition to to fall and winter decor. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  54. KarenaNovember 21, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    Yvonne it is perfectly gorgeous for a Thanksgiving mantle, yes the rough and luxe. Adore!

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Giveaway from Scalamandre!

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  55. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizNovember 21, 2012 at 6:00 AM

    Very nice Yvonne! I too used pine cones this year!
    Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
    Liz

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  56. Alycia NicholsNovember 21, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Beautiful! I love the pine cones with the mercury glass! They're perfect all season long! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

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  57. CynthiaNovember 21, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Beautiful Thanksgiving mantel. I love pinecones and mercury glass is one of my must haves in my home. Happy Thanksgiving.

    Cynthia

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  58. On Crooked CreekNovember 21, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    Yvonne,
    "Shared custody pinecone"...too funny!!! Made me chuckle aloud, dear friend!
    Your mantle is NO laughing matter!!! Exquisite...with the silver and the mercury glass combinations! Agree totally, rustic luxe! Have a blessed Thanksgiving!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  59. Sally @DrinkingFromMySaucerNovember 21, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Beautiful! I recognized it as a THANKSGIVING mantle right away, because I too don't do Christmas until after Thanksgiving. I'm looking for some beautiful pinecones, but can't find anything unscented. Are yours unscented? -- and if so, where'd you find them? (Please and thank you!) Happy Thanksgiving. ~Sally (found you via Wow Us Wednesday)

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  60. Garden, Home and PartyNovember 21, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Yvonne,
    How clever, this looks autumnal for Thanksgiving and with your greens will look dressed for Christmas.
    Enjoy your Thanksgiving.
    Karen

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  61. Athena at Minerva's GardenNovember 21, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    What a pretty collection of pine cones and mercury glass--they are lovely together for Thanksgiving!

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  62. debraNovember 23, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    That's so pretty and what a great idea...i just love them in the candle holders!

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  63. CocaloresNovember 27, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    Ha ha, loved the post intro! And you're right - pinecones can be used for a lot more than just Christmas!

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