October 3, 2014

Part 1 of my Halloween fireplace mantles...

I have three mantles that I decorate each Halloween and I spent this past Sunday decorating the living room mantle.
This mantle is where all the fragile objects are displayed each year.
The really expensive ornaments that were given to me as gifts and need to be far away from little fingers and cat paws can be found on this mantle.
If you are a follower, you'll notice that my collection of Halloween-themed nutcrackers has grown again.  I'm guilty of scouring Target the day after Halloween for clearance items.
A few years ago, my husband hung these windows above the mantle and I've been decorating them with vintage black and white Halloween photos.
One mantle down.  Two more to go.  

Have a fabulous weekend!
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23 comments:

  1. MargaretOctober 3, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    They look terrific! So artsy! That's a wonderful collection and you are smart to keep it away from the cat paws--I have the same situation here! Have fun decorating the other two mantles. Can't wait to see them. Have a great weekend!

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  2. LynneOctober 3, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    I think the best part is thinking about you putting the mantle together. Creating is the very best isn't it!
    Cool Fun Spooky!

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  3. JbooOctober 3, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    Love that mantle! Wow -- 3 mantles to decorate! I can't even get one decorated -- yes, I am so lame! Hope you have a fun weekend!

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  4. NanaDianaOctober 3, 2014 at 9:47 AM

    Oh- Another Magical Mantle...all set for Halloween. I love how much fun you have decorating for the Holidays, Kim. xo Diana

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  5. La Vie QuotidienneOctober 3, 2014 at 10:24 AM

    What a wonderful mantle, I didn't even know they made Halloween nutcrackers. It is going to be fun to see what you do with the other two mantles.

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  6. NellieOctober 3, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    It is really looking like the season at your place, Kim! xo Nellie

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  7. GARAGE SALE GALOctober 3, 2014 at 11:43 AM

    BOO-tiful mantle with all your special treasures on it. WOW, 3 mantles to decorate! Nice.
    warmly,
    deb

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  8. ~Lavender Dreamer~October 3, 2014 at 11:51 AM

    The window and banner make the perfect backdrop. Love all of the spooky and scary things! Have fun! Happy weekend. Hugs, Diane

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  9. Sally Annie MagundyOctober 3, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    So darling Kim! Adore your nutcrackers, I've never seen them before - I think I need some, in fact I'm sure I do :)

    Happy Halloweenie month extravaganza!

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  10. Lutka And Co.October 3, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    Love all your decorations - especially the cats! :)

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  11. LBPOctober 3, 2014 at 3:19 PM

    I love it! Can't wait to see the rest!

    xoxox

    Linda

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  12. laurie -magpie ethelOctober 3, 2014 at 5:47 PM

    Looking mighty spooky in your neck of the woods. Happy to say I am pretty much done with my decorations. Back to hard core crafting now!

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  13. LynnOctober 3, 2014 at 5:55 PM

    The mantle looks great Kim, I love the nutcrackers:@)

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  14. UnknownOctober 3, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    OK that's it....can you please adopt me? I so want to live in this house! :)

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  15. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~October 4, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    Love your mantel Kim!! It's looking so spooktacular!!! :) Cute new nut crackers!! :) Happy weekend! xo Holly

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  16. Pam KesslerOctober 4, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    Eeek! Love it all. I had totally forgotten about the nutcrackers though. That's a really fun and different thing to collect for Halloween.

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  17. JodeeOctober 4, 2014 at 10:16 PM


    So cute! I especially love your SPOOKY banner!

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  18. Gina @ VictorianWannaBeOctober 4, 2014 at 11:11 PM

    Oh Kim, I love you mantle! So many wonderful things to look at. Halloween is so much fun to decorate for. Can't wait to see your other two mantles.
    Happy Sunday!

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  19. vivianOctober 5, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    Finally coming back to leave a comment.. cause believe me, I've already been here the other day when you posted it, but was in a hurry! (always seem to be in a hurry! ) Love your mantel. looking forward to seeing the rest. Im sure youre playing this weekend having fun. hopefully youre having nice weather. Im off to see the musical from here to eternity this afternoon! then its back to the bears!
    have a great day!!
    xoxo
    vivian
    PS!!! thank you for the sweet birthday/halloween package! Love them! you didnt have to do that.
    xoxo!

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  20. Pam~ Virginia RetroOctober 5, 2014 at 5:02 PM

    Mantle #1 looks fabulous. Love the Halloween nutcrackers. Been away on vaca and just catching up. Saw a couple doll houses for sale while antiquing in the sweet town we were visiting, thought of you. Held myself back because I could so see getting hooked!

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  21. Corey October 7, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    Kim, Everything is looking so great! My kids would just love your house at Halloween!

    My nephew's bday was last week, and my sister told me he wanted to decorate his bedroom for Halloween. So the kids and I bought some decorations for him (gross stuff like bloody handprints- perfect for a 9 year old boy!).

    While we were looking at decorations, I actually got in the mood and bought a couple small things to decorate with myself! The kids love it, but I don't think I'll ever get up to your level of fabulousness!!

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  22. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasOctober 8, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    Kim,
    LOVE the mantle!! Amazing!!
    Okay, I do not have Halloween Nutcrackers...... I thought I was done buying for Halloween as I said in my last post but I guess not!! LOL!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  23. GardenOfDaisiesOctober 8, 2014 at 12:32 PM

    We are getting close to your favorite time of year! Everything is looking very spooky at your house.

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