Silver Santa Sleigh and his Reindeer with Ruby Reds

PYou might call this my 2nd mantel! I enjoy decorating this area which is the top of some built in cabinetry and helps divide the two rooms up from each other. 

 I've been building on this for a few years.  First I got the sled, then last year the new reindeer at the end of the season on clearance and this year the Santa.  The large glass hurricanes were on closeout from Pottery Barn and the two red candle holders were also from Pottery Barn last year and I used them on the mantel as seen "here"

I loaded it with some pine branches and collected ornaments.  The sparkly garland was used one year on the dining room chandelier as seen "here"  I actually used the same pieces on the chandelier minus this sparkly garland this year.  I didn't even realize it until I looked back!

I found these twisty cords at Michael's that are for tying your garland onto a handrail but I thought of them for adding a little more jazz to the reindeer.  

I think they are all made by the same manufacturer RAZ Imports.  The tea light votives are mostly from Pottery Barn over several years of collecting a few from Michael's.  I've converted to all flameless which I am enjoying.

I layered faux cranberries and a candle ring  that has pine cones, beaded berries and faux pine branchs at the base of the PB candle holders.  This was very time consuming and a kind of one shot deal.  Once those berries were dropped in place there was no moving them!

Of course nighttime is the best and I took some pictures of it all lit up.

The big red glass sphere has been with me for several years.  

This year we found some new battery operated LED lights with wiring that is more poseable.  Dan played with it and got the lights just right which I appreciate. 

I love creating atmosphere...

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Metamorphosis Monday