I have wanted matching Christmas stockings for what seems like forever. You would think that would be an easy update, but I was hesitant to make the change because I’m sentimental and I really love a momento-filled Christmas.
My mom bought each of my kids a Christmas stocking when they were born and put their names on them herself. Unfortunately, they didn’t match the image I had in mind for my mantle. Even so, I had a hard time with the idea of not using them because they mean a lot to me.
Still, I really wanted matching stockings while keeping a family and homey feeling mantel. I solved my dilemma by deciding that we will still use the stockings from my mom on Christmas eve and will set them out for Santa with cookies and milk, but for decorative purposes, we now have a matched set!
I made these little burlap and checked stockings yesterday using left over burlap and red buffalo checked fabric I already had…ZERO new cost — LOVE that!
They are now hanging proudly on what I call my “memory-filled” mantel.
I will show you how I made them on Friday, when I co-host the Winter Wonders & Holiday Happenings Link party:
Until then, I’m going to show you a few more shots of my mantel and my new stockings.
It still feels family and homey to me with my new little burlap stockings — as I mentioned in my post about Christmas decor around my house, I like to tuck pictures of my kids or our whole family from Christmases past into the garland on the mantel. It’s always fun to see how the kids have grown, how they were crying on Santa’s lap, or see where we went as a family for a holiday outing.
Very pretty!
And I love the stockings!
So cute! I cross-stitched our stocking…except for my youngest. His is still in the works. Maybe next year (fingers crossed)
Your mantel looks so charming with your family theme. Adorable stockings!
I’m a new follower, Mary Alice
Your mantle looks fantastic. The stockings are so cute. Great job!
I love the whole thing! Those deer standing tall and proud, the pinecones and greenery….perfect! I had the same problem last year when I realized it was time to put away the old, handmade but not matching stockings and make my dream of matching stockings that fit my decor. I would normally not leave a link in a comment (sorry if it’s rude!) but I thought you would like to see my stockings. We have the same taste.
Thanks, Lisa~
http://thepenningtonpoint.com/2012/12/a-forest-or-a-mantle-who-can-tell/
Lovely Christmas decor…love the stockings.
Your mantel is beautiful! I adore your stockings!
http://www.laurieslittlebitsofcreativity.com
You mantel is beautiful as are your darling stockings.
http://www.laurieslittlebitsofcreativity.com
I made stockings this year as well. Just wanted a different look, just like you.
Your mantel is wonderful and I love your stockings!
Nancy
http://wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com
I found you featured on Savvy Southern Style…no wondered you were featured! Beautiful. New follower!
Karen
I love that your incorporate family photos into your holiday decorations! Beautiful!
http://notjustbrides.blogspot.com
So pretty!
Would love if you stopped by the Holiday Linky Party – mantels – to link it up! The party is happening NOW!
Stacey of Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com
What a beautiful mantel and your stockings are just darling!
What a beautiful mantel and your stockings are just darling!
Beautiful mantel! I love the chippy window and your stockings are so sweet. Thanks for sharing at our Home for the Holidays link party!
Adorable and so personal. How about that amazing window?? Lucky duck.
Thanks for linking up to the Christmas Mantel Linky Party at Embracing Change!
Stacey
Love love love those stockings!!