Before I share the recipients of the Secret Santa gifts, I want to show you what Kirkland's gave me for participating. They were generous and let me choose something for my own home. With Christmas decor in mind, I chose the pre-lit pine branches.
I was really excited to try something different on the mantel this year. I love the extra sparkle and lights!
I brought in branches from the cypress trees in our yard and scattered them around the candlesticks. Then I added the pre-lit branches. By the way, they are battery operated and flip on with a simple switch - cord free!
I wanted to bring in more color so I filled these vintage Italian pots that I scored at a tag sale with hollies from the yard.
I really like they play they play well with the pillows on our sofa.
Thanks so much to Kirkland's for the fun and festive gift! I love it!
Now for the fun part...
As mentioned before, I was asked to play Secret Santa and send gifts to three of my blogging friends. Giving gifts to Emily, Courtney, and Cassie was such a blast! Those girls are so sweet to me and talk about style mavens. Sheesh! Anyway, I've been
As the saying goes...'tis better to give than to receive. What a treat it was being Secret Santa. Thanks again to Kirkland's and thank you to Emily, Courtney, and Cassie for playing along!
I love the cookies and cocoa party.
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Merry Christmas!
-Angie
your mantle is beautiful- perfectly done and perfectly you! and secret santas are always fun!
ReplyDeleteOh, you were sneaky and GOOD, I saw their posts, what a great job you did choosing the perfect gift for each of them.
ReplyDeleteI'm so attracted to simple decor this year, yours on the mantel is beautiful!
You might be the best gift giver ever! :) Your mantel--and living room--look so pretty for Christmas. Those lighted branches are a good idea. Thanks again for thinking of me.
ReplyDeleteI love the beauty and simplicity of your mantle. The yellow pitchers with the berries is a gorgeous and happy Christmas touch! Sounds like you really had fun playing the part of Secret Santa!!!
ReplyDeleteYour mantle is perfect, so simple and festive! Love the prelit branches and from what I can see, you picked the right goodie for each of the girls!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Rene! I love the unexpected touch of yellow. Have a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThe branches are just gorgeous. LOVE Kirklands! You did a wonderful job decorating your mantel. We too have a tv over ours, and I love to see how other people decorate theirs with the limited height.
ReplyDeleteYour home looks divine! Happy holidays to you and your family Rene! Janell
ReplyDeleteI just love your mantel. That whole room looks amazing. And such pretty photos. Thank you so much for my gift. So much fun to be a part of!
ReplyDeleteYour mantel looks great - those lighted branches are beautiful! And on a non-Christmas note, I love the basket stuffed with blankets and pillows in front of the fire place :)
ReplyDeleteYour mantel looks gorgeous!! I'd love to get one of those battery operated garlands! Hmm.......wonder if they still have those?!
ReplyDeleteYour mantel is stunning in it's simplicity!
ReplyDeleteKelly
How fun! Rene, I love your mantel styling. So simple and pretty!
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