How to Transform Your Mantel to a Winter Wonderland DesignBy Rich's For The Home, December 1, 2022In recent articles, we’ve demonstrated how to design a festive fall mantel and how to create three DIY mantel projects.Now, it’s time to transform your mantel to a winter wonderland design, using natural elements such as branches and leaves from your backyard.Our mantel’s transition from fall to Christmas was easy and FAST. Watch this 15-second time-lapse video for proof! We’ll show you how yours can be, too.Ok, your mantel transformation doesn’t have to be that fast. But it can be just as easy. By using pieces that transition quickly from fall to Christmas, your holiday decorating can be finished in a jiffy.Your burlap banner (click here for the tutorial on how to make it) flips around if you prepare it with one word on each side before you hang it. For the word “joyful” we used a font called sweet pea.Shabby-Chic Reversible Mason JarsSimilarly, the shabby-chic Mason jars also turn around to reveal “NOEL” in place of “FALL.” (Click here for our Mason jar tutorial).Pre-Loaded Picture FrameAnother easy change is to have a picture frame pre-loaded with holiday prints. It’s easy to find a wide variety of free designs on Pinterest, and you can use the same picture frame to switch between holidays and seasons all year long:This Christmas printable was found here.And the Autumn Blessings printable we switched it over from is here.Finishing TouchesBeyond that, all we did was hang our stockings with care, and carefully lay cedar branches with white lights along our mantel. The big bonus of using real cedar branches is, of course, that they make your home smell wonderful for the holidays. And you don’t have to store them year-round. They’re always there when you need them, particularly here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.Other elements we used that you may want to consider are a large mirror to hang your wreath on, and a large vase or urn to incorporate the cedar branches on another level of your hearth.Pine cones in a vase or apothecary jar are another natural touch to emphasize the woodsy feel of this décor, and of course, a wreath made from leaves or branches.Coming NextTomorrow on Rich's blog, we’re going to show you how to create:Golden Magnolia WreathCinnamon Stick Votive holderHappy HolidaysRich’s for the Home wishes you a healthy, happy, and blessed holiday season. We hope you get to spend time with your loved ones, in front of a cozy fireplace, decorated to perfection!Recent Articles See All Fire Dining Tables: Warmth and Ambiance Year-Round Decorating Your Outdoor RoomFire PitsOutdoor Furniture Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:November 1, 2023 It’s a great time of year to enjoy a delicious meal al fresco around a fire dining table. These tables feature a built-in fire pit in the center, which provides both warmth and ambiance. Read More 5 Advantages of Kamado Joe Grills Grills Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:October 1, 2023 5 advantages kamado-style grills have over conventional charcoal grills, PLUS two of our favorites from Kamado Joe: Classic Joe III and Big Joe III. Read More Infrared Saunas: Relax at Home from the Inside Out Saunas Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:September 1, 2023 Eight benefits of relaxing in an infrared sauna, plus our favorite saunas by Health Mate: the Enrich, Inspire, and Essential series. Read More Outdoor Lanterns Add Dramatic Elegance: Tempest Torch and Tempest Lantern Tempest Torch Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:August 1, 2023 Gas lamps dramatic elegance to outdoor spaces. Learn about Tempest Torches and Tempest Lanterns. Read More 5 Trends in Luxury Outdoor Furnishings for 2023 Outdoor Furniture Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:July 1, 2023 Create a stylish, comfortable, multi-functional outdoor oasis that you’ll love spending time in. Read More Complete Fire Pits by Fire Garden: Big, Bold, Beautiful Flames Fire Pits Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:June 1, 2023 Dreaming of a fully-assembled, weatherproof fire pit that provides cozy warmth year-round? Check out Complete Fire Pits, a new line of fire pits manufactured locally by our friends at Travis Industries. Read More