Fireplace mantels are a great way to display some holiday cheer in your home. Decorate your mantel for fall, and leave the festive decor up all the way through Thanksgiving.

Items I love to incorporate into my design:

• Twinkle Lights
• Candles
• Fall Flowers and Leaves
• Glittered Pumpkins
• Holiday Banner

Don’t just think of using twinkle lights at Christmas. These tiny lights can add so much sparkle to your holiday decor, and it’s inexpensive and easy to do.

Here’s a decorating tip to follow when adding lights into your design….

Hide all the extension cords and the twinkle light cords.  When  beginning to decorate, run the extension cord from the outlet,  tucking it up along the side of the mantel.  If your mantel is white, use a white extension cord.   This will give you a professional look and  your guests will be wondering how you did that.

Add some candles and turn the lights down low and enjoy the wonderful holiday decor that you have created!

Fall is a wonderful time of year.  Try some of these easy tips,  then sit back and enjoy  some holiday cheer with your loved ones.