Nothing says “home for the holidays” better than a crackling fire and a festive fireplace.
The spot that boasts the biggest potential for a festive upgrade?
Candy Land Holiday Mantel
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Add a sweet touch to your mantel.
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Just pull out pretty jars and fill them with colorful candies.
(verify you stash some extra in case people sneak away some of your mantel decor!)
A frosted wreath tops it off for a festive look.
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Fresh evergreen and pinecones add a touch of winter beauty when mixed in with gold candlesticks and white candles.
(Go ahead and use magazine pages for a pretty, patterned design.
Keep everything in a similar color scheme to make it look more cohesive.
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Classic red and white felted stockings, which Kelly actually made herselfyou can findthe full DIYhere.
Dried orange slices and a slew of brass candlesticks finish off the simple yet stunning look.
to enliven a non-working fireplace.
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