While it may sit there relatively unused and unloved for most of the year, come Christmas, things really start to heat up for your mantel. Not only does it become the production site of much of your winter warmth, it’s also one of the major focal points of a successful Christmas display. Whether you choose to hang a wreath above it, wrap the whole thing in garland or simply display all of your favorite Christmas ornaments along the shelf, Christmas is your mantel’s time to shine. Another major job which is usually handed to your mantel (if you have one in your home) is hanging your Christmas stockings. This spot, prearranged with Old Saint Nick, is the place where your...
While it may sit there relatively unused and unloved for most of the year, come Christmas, things really start to heat up for your mantel. Not only does it become the production site of much of your winter warmth, it’s also one of the major focal points of a successful Christmas display. Whether you choose to hang a wreath above it, wrap the whole thing in garland or simply display all of your favorite Christmas ornaments along the shelf, Christmas is your mantel’s time to shine. Another major job which is usually handed to your mantel (if you have one in your home) is hanging your Christmas stockings. This spot, prearranged with Old Saint Nick, is the place where your...
This newly-built home is easy to love. A beautiful modern farmhouse that superbly highlights all the best parts of this style. Fresh rustic, comfortable modern, and clean lines with a twist. The crisp whites and blacks are paired with exquisite accessories that complete the look. There is a down-home feeling to this modern farmhouse that invites a sense of laughter and fun. Here, the builder and designer, shares more details: “The Maxwell” is a home that we designed as an infill in a neighborhood called Altadore in Calgary, Alberta. My husband and I own Trickle Creek and we rebranded our company about 4 years ago hoping to focus strongly on client care and the feeling of building your...
