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Vintage Mantel Displays from 5 Gardenias

The mantelpiece is the traditional place of honor for holiday decor: stockings, garlands, and wreaths all come to mind. If you're looking for a way to buck convention and dress your mantel in something less holiday-themed, we recommend checking out Etsy shop 5 Gardenias, whose product photos offer lots of ideas for styling the mantel with vintage objects...

 
 

Based in Buffalo, New York, the Etsy shop is run by a jewelry maker and vintage collector. 10 percent of any vintage item sold goes to the American Cancer Society.

IDEAS WE LOVE
• String necklaces or beads across the mantel in place of traditional garlands.
• Use cigar boxes as risers for objects.
• Lean artwork along the mantel ledge for a casual look.
• Raid your pantry for good-looking dishes to put on display.
• For an orderly, utilitarian look, line the mantel with a collection of drinking glasses.

SHOWN ABOVE
1 Covered Custard Pots, $14.50
2 Autumn Leaves Cascade Necklace, $110
3 Gouache Flower Painting, $42
4 Art Deco Necklace, $68
5 Sunny Day Enamel Bowl, $38
6 Holiday Glassware, $32.50
7 Hammered Aluminum Mid-Century Covered Bowl, $15.50
8 Reverse Painted Horse on Glass, $18.50


For all available items from 5 Gardenias, click here.

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artwork, collections, display, tablescape

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i tried to buy those darling red pots...someone beat me to it:( Where can I find more??

posted by Mo-Mo on November 6th 2009 at 6:19pm
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so excited to find my vintage items featured here on this fabulous blog!! many thanks to you! keep your eyes peeled for more holiday related items.

posted by 5gardenias on November 16th 2009 at 1:40pm
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