Two Ways to Style a Holiday Mantel
DIY Mantel Decor
As the holidays approach, it's time to transform your home into a winter wonderland! Today, we're sharing two mantel decorating ideas that will inspire your holiday decor and get you into the festive spirit.
First, a special thank you to Wendy Blouin for allowing us to showcase her stunning mantel. Wendy, an avid antique lover and past participant in our Antique Buying Trip, has a keen eye for beautiful finds. Be sure to follow her on Instagram @followthehiddenroad to see more of her gorgeous discoveries!
A White Christmas Style
This timeless, neutral look remains a favorite for a reason! There’s something so elegant about combining silver and gold with soft touches of white—it's like bringing the snow indoors. To create this vignette, we mixed and matched silver, champagne, and light wood-toned trees. The key is to use trees in varying sizes, styles, and shades to add depth and interest. We also elevated some of the trees with elegant pedestals to play with height, ensuring a dynamic arrangement.
Among the trees, we added a sprinkling of Alix D. Reynis candle holders, paired with various textured cream candles for an extra layer of warmth and charm.
A Vintage Woodland Style
For a cozy, nostalgic feel, a vintage woodland mantel is an ideal choice. This arrangement showcases lush holiday greens that capture the essence of a winter forest. Two brass candle holders anchor the display, each featuring a tree-shaped candle that adds a charming touch of whimsy.
This beautiful arrangement is available at Les Fleurs—simply call the shop at 978-475-9669 to place your order. If you're not local, you can easily recreate this look at home.
Start with a low rectangular container, add floral foam and gather holiday greens from your yard. Enhance the arrangement with pinecones, berries, and dried orange or lime peels for texture and a pop of color. Create your own design, ranging from an understated to a more decorative style. Either way, the arrangement will bring the beauty of the outdoors inside, offering a rustic yet refined look.
Tables & Shelves
If you don’t have a mantel, or it will be covered with gifts and stockings hanging below, there may be a table somewhere looking for a festive display! For an eclectic look like we’ve done in our holiday shop design, mix a few French antiques with holiday decorations and fresh greenery accents. To create a small table display like the one shown below, or an elaborate Christmas village scene, see the link at the end of the post for houses and other tabletop figurines.
Whether you’re drawn to a mantel design with the elegance of a “White Christmas” or the cozy charm of a “Vintage Woodland,” we hope these ideas have offered a starting point to inspire your holiday decor. Remember, the key to a beautiful mantel is creating a look that resonates with your personal style and makes your home feel festive and inviting. Gather your favorite elements and most importantly, have fun decorating. The holidays are the perfect time to let your creativity shine and fill your home with warmth and joy.
XOXO,
Sandra and the Fleurettes
style your Mantelscape
Decor for your mantel display
Elegant holiday tree candles made with unscented soy wax, hand-poured into artisan molds shaped like Christmas trees. The neutral shade of off-white will go with any holiday decor color palette! Perfect for a holiday tabletop, mantel display, or a special gift. Sold individually.
Styles (shown left to right)
Snowy Pine Tree: 3.5” D x 7.5” H
Large Poinsettia Fir Tree: 4” D x 8.5” H
Decorated Fir Tree: 3.5” D x 7.5” H
A stunning clear glass tree with a textured pressed diamond pattern and champagne silver accents and base. Sold individually. Additional items shown are sold separately.
Sizes
Small: 2” D x 4.5” H
Medium: 3” D x 6.25” H
A “honeycomb” paper holiday tree ornament with silver glitter trimmings. Sold individually. Additional items shown are sold separately.
6” H
These antiqued gold fir trees will add a beautiful patina to your tabletop or mantel display. Resin trees with a gilt toned finish.
Sizes
Small: 2” D x 3” H
Medium: 3” D x 5” H
Large: 4.5” D x 7.5” H
*additional items shown are sold separately
An elegant tabletop tree shaped like a fraser fir, with a golden champagne glitter finish and a star tree topper. Add sparkle to your festive holiday decor. Sold individually. Additional items shown are sold separately.
4” D x 8” H
Fraser fir tabletop trees with an antiqued champagne glitter finish. These beautiful trees go with both silver and gold tones for a festive holiday display. Sold individually. Additional trees shown are sold separately on our website.
Sizes
10” Tree: 5” D x 10” H
12” Tree: 5” D x 12” H
These stunning glass trees with their silvered mercury glass finish will add a festive touch to your holiday table or mantel display. Sold individually.
Sizes
Small: 2” D x 4” H
Medium: 2.5” D x 6.5” H
A stunning silvered mercury glass tabletop tree with an LED light inside to add a warm glow to your tahle or holieday displaty. Sold individually.
4” D x 11.5” H
Add sparkle to your table or mantle with these white glitter holiday resin trees. Sold individually. Additional items shown are sold separately.
Sizes
Small: 2.5” D x 5.75” H
Medium: 3.5” D x 9” H
Large: 3.75” D x 11.5” H
Resin tabletop trees with an antique silver finish. Display throughout the home for a festive holiday decor. Sold individually. Additional trees shown are sold separately on our website.
Sizes
Small: 1.25” D x 3” H
Large: 1.75” x 6” H
A white resin tabletop tree with a gold patina finish. Sold individually.
3.75” D x 7.5” H
These trees sparkle like diamonds, adding elegant light to any holiday display. Display these glittery holiday trees alone or with a collection of items on your table or mantel. Sold individually. Additional trees shown are sold separately on our website.
Sizes
Small: 2” D x 3.5” H
Large: 3” D x 9” H
These glistening champagne gold bottle brush trees have extra sparkle with a glittered round base. Their narrow silhouette makes them perfect to place on the table with bud vases and candle tapers. Sold individually. Additional items shown are sold separately.
Styles
Small: 3.5” D x 9.5” H
Medium: 4.25” D x 14.5” H
Large: 5.5” D x 18” H
These white beaded trees will add texture and sparkle to your holiday display and can stand on any flat surface. Sold individually. Other trees and additional items shown are sold separately on our website.
Sizes
Large: 4” D x 9” H
XLarge: 5” D x 12.5” H
Limoges white porcelain rosettes handmade by Parisian artist Alix D. Reynis. Use as a decorative wall relief, crown molding accent or fixture decor! Sold individually.
Every piece is handmade with superior craftsmanship in their Limoges workshop. Learn more about our visit to Alix D. Reynis and peek inside their studio in our blog post.
Styles
Large: 6” D
Medium: 5.5” D
Small: 3.5” D
Handmade in France.
White porcelain chamberstick candle holder, handmade of Limoges porcelain with an enamel finish by Parisian artist Alix D. Reynis. Sold individually. Candle not included. Additional items shown are sold separately. Additional styles available on our website.
Every piece is handmade with superior craftsmanship in their Limoges workshop. Learn more about our visit to Alix D. Reynis and peek inside their studio in our blog post.
5.5” D
Holds a standard sized candle: 7/8” D
Handmade in France.
Beautiful white porcelain candle holder with an enameled finish, handmade by Parisian artist Alex D. Reynis. Available in unique assorted designs. Mix and match with petite bottle vases for an elegant table. Sold individually. Candles and additional items shown are sold separately. Additional styles are available on our website.
Every piece is handmade with superior craftsmanship in their Limoges workshop. Learn more about our visit to Alix D. Reynis and peek inside their studio in our blog post.
2.75” D x 3.75” H
Fits standard size candle taper: 7/8“ - 1”
Handmade in France.
Beautiful white porcelain candle holder with an enameled finish, handmade by Parisian artist Alex D. Reynis. Available in unique assorted designs. Mix and match with petite bottle vases for an elegant table. Sold individually. Candles and additional items shown are sold separately. Additional styles available on our website.
Every piece is handmade with superior craftsmanship in their Limoges workshop. Learn more about our visit to Alix D. Reynis and peek inside their studio in our blog post.
2.5” D x 2.5” H
Fits standard size candle taper: 7/8“ - 1”
Handmade in France.
Elegant white porcelain candlestick with a simple design and curved silhouette, handmade of Limoges porcelain with an enamel finish by Parisian artist Alix D. Reynis. Sold individually. Candles and additional items shown are sold separately. Additional styles available on our website.
Every piece is handmade with superior craftsmanship in their Limoges workshop. Learn more about our visit to Alix D. Reynis and peek inside their studio in our blog post.
3” D x 6” H
Fits standard size candle taper: 7/8” - 1”
Handmade in France.
Hand-poured dripless beeswax twig tapers, cast from branches of the Elderberry tree! These charming twig candles bring the natural world into your home. An extraordinary gift for nature lovers. Sold in pairs, tied together with ribbon. Each style is sold separately.
Each candle is hand poured and individually finished in New York State. Lovingly made from 100% pure North American beeswax.
Burn time: 12-14 hours.
Size: 13" H x 1" D
Base: ⅞" D - (standard taper candle cup size)
Colors
Sage (featured in Martha Stewart Living)
Antique Green
Celadon
Made in the U.S.A.
Elevate your table with a pair of hand-poured dripless soy wax taper candles in a neutral cream color to go with any decor. Available in a whimsical twist or classic smooth design. Sold as a pair. Each style is sold separately.
Styles
12” Twisted Tapers
10” Smooth Tapers
Cotton Wick
Organic Soy Wax
Unscented
Made in the U.S.A.
Hand-poured dripless beeswax tapers in a neutral cream color to go with any decor. Available with an elegant fluted or whimsical twisted texture—the perfect touch to elevate your table, making a change from the everyday. Sold as a pair, tied together with ribbon. Each style is sold separately.
Each candle is hand poured and individually finished in New York State. Lovingly made from 100% pure North American beeswax.
Styles
12” Fluted Tapers
9” Twisted Tapers
Burn time: 12-14 hours.
Size: 12" H x 1" D
Base: ⅞" D - (standard taper candle cup size)
Made in the U.S.A.
Our best-selling taper candles in a cool shade of light gray. Sold as a pair. Additional items shown are sold separately. Note: the initial photo is for example only and does not represent this item available for sale.
12” L, sold as a pair
Fits 7/8 in (standard) candle holders
Burn time: 13 hours
Smokeless, dripless
Fragrance free
These handcrafted beeswax 11” tapers in a classic ivory tone with a tapered hexagon shape will work in both a modern and traditional decor. Candles are are smokeless, dripless, scentless, and burn longer, cleaner, and brighter than other candles. Made with real beeswax which is a natural air purifier. Sold as a pair. Additional colors shown are not available.
Color: ivory
11” L, sold as a pair
Note: because these candles are handmade in batches, colors may vary slightly from photos.
Simply elegant dripless beeswax taper candles with a unique twisted rope textured design in a soft shade of celadon green, the perfect neutral shade to compement your holiday decor. Sold as a pair, tied together with ribbon.
Hand-poured with 100% pure North American beeswax to burn clean and bright. Add graceful style to the home and a festive table with coordinating colored tapers. Sold as a pair.
Burn time: 12-14 hours.
Size: 1.25" D x 10" H
Note: tapers are 1.25” thick with a 7/8" base to fit standard taper candle cup size.
Made in the U.S.A.
Decorate your table with a pair of these ivory taper candles. Sold as a pair. Additional items shown are sold separately.
Styles
Large: 10” L
Small: 4.75” L
Fits in a standard candle holder base
French tapered candles, made with the Savoir-faire of the French wax-makers using the 15th-century “à la plongée” technique. Each candle is made in the Provence candle factory, Ciergerie des Prémontrés, founded in 1858. Sold as a set of 3 candles, packaged in a decorative box.
Colors
Brun (Brown): medium brown
Tobacco: light brown
30 cm, 12” length
Made in Provence.
Sold as a set of 3 packaged in a decorative box.
Our best-selling taper candles in a neutral beige / tan color. Mix and match candles on your tabletop for seasonal entertaining and everyday decor. Combine with cocktail napkins for a lovely hostess gift. Sold as a pair. Additional items shown are sold separately.
Color: neutral beige
12” L, sold as a pair
Fits 7/8 in (standard) candle holders
Burn time: 13 hours
Smokeless, dripless
Fragrance free
Our best-selling taper candles in classic white, for entertaining or everyday. Sold as a pair. Additional items shown are sold separately.
12” L, sold as a pair
Fits 7/8 in (standard) candle holders
Burn time: 13 hours
Smokeless, dripless
Fragrance free
Tall tabletop fir trees with a coppery finish and white “snow” tipped branches. Bring scenes of glistening snowy trees inside with these beautiful trees. Complement the warm brownish copper tones of these trees with deep shades of holiday red and green! Sold individually.
Sizes
Medium: 4.5” D x 8” H
Large: 5.5” D x 12” H
XLarge: 7” D x 16” H