It’s beginning to look a lot like... that time of year when we cart dusty boxes from the attic and wonder what will be broken, missing or mildewed this year. If these feelings are all too familiar, it might be time for a mantle makeover from Southlake’s brand-new West Elm store.
The popular modern furnishings outpost owned by Williams-Sonoma has tapped Scandinavian holiday decor as on trend this season. Not only does its Scandi Red Christmas Mantle collection invoke snow, skiing and all things merry — it also provides a flurry of mix and matchable items to choose from.
Just like the living room itself, this mantle focuses on trees. Wooden lacquered trees ($40) and lighter paper trees ($15+) can be added to flocked “Bottlebrush” versions ($24+) to create your own fireplace forest.
Next, add a pop of crisp white marble from any one of their stocking holders in eye-catching golden-topped forms of a nutcracker, tree or reindeer ($45). Of course, what hangs from them should include their cotton, velvet or felt stockings ($25 and up) in classic golds, reds and greens. Last but not least, the Winter Sports Skier Advent Calendar ($100) makes sure you stop to appreciate your mantle every day.