Show and Tell: Christmas Mantle

I have to admit that the dining room doesn't really get used very much during the year.  But Christmastime is a whole other story!  I usually have at least one dinner party so I like to deck out the fireplace to make the room feel nice and cozy.

Here's what's going so far in preparation for a small get together I'm throwing this weekend.

Blah, boring mantle before:

Christmas party mantle!

Come back on Friday to see what I've done to my chandelier!