My Fireplace Mantel Décor

MyFireplace Mantel Décor

The lights are strung. The tree istrimmed. And the fireplace mantel seems the perfect place for a holidaydisplay.

Below are 12 suggestions toconsider when decorating your mantel:

1) A Christmas village complete with colourfulbuildings and artificial snow. Inexpensive options can be found at your localdollar store.

2) A holiday scene featuring a singlelarge building.

3) A nativity set.

4) A scene featuring a miniatureChristmas tree. This is an especially nice idea if you live in a small spacethat isn’t suited to a full-sized tree.

5) A display of Christmas cards.

6) A selection of ornaments youhaven’t hung on the tree.

7) A picture made to stand on a shelfand related figurines or other accents (i.e.: A Gnome for the Holidays paintingand gnomes of various sizes in the same colour scheme).

8) Seasonal heirlooms.

9) Several holiday-themed books.

10) Your child’s Christmas crafts.

11) Winter-themed photographs.

12) Candles.

Proceed with Caution

1) Use only CSA-approved cords,plugs, switches, timers, power bars, etc. Those found in the dollar store cancause a fire.

2) Set only items made of non-flammablematerials on the mantel. If placing flammable items on your mantel, such asChristmas cards, make sure they are firmly affixed.

3) Use artificial greenery ratherthan natural sprigs that could dry out, fall, and catch fire. There are safer,realistic-looking options available that will last for years.

4) If you have young children in yourhome—or will have over the holidays, do not place items that would attracttheir attention on the mantel. They may try to retrieve them while the fire ison and injure themselves.

5) If using breakable objects foryour display, ensure that they are secure.

6) Use battery-powered candles. Thereare several varieties made from wax with realistic looking “flames.” You won’thave to worry about an open flame, and if you leave the house withoutextinguishing them, no harm will come to your home or your family. Plus, manycome with a timer, making it easy to have them come on and go off when it’smost appealing to you.

A decorated mantel can be ashowpiece in your home. With creativity and caution, it’s one the whole familycan enjoy worry-free.

Contact us to learn more!

Email: general@myfireplace.ca

St. Thomas: 519-633-4256 / 43993 Talbot Line Hwy #3

London: 519-652-2774 / 4026 Meadowbrook Dr., Unit 109

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at My Fireplace!