{"id":1587264,"date":"2018-12-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1587264"},"modified":"2026-03-27T12:25:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T16:25:44","slug":"6-tips-to-dress-up-your-mantel-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/6-tips-to-dress-up-your-mantel-for-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips for Dressing Up Your Mantel for the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">We love a decked-out mantel during the holidays, and as it turns out, so do Canada&#8217;s photo-to-art experts <a href=\"http:\/\/www.posterjack.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Posterjack.<\/a> That&#8217;s why they&#8217;ve teamed up with South Hill Interiors&#8217; Principal Barbara Milner to bring you six tailored tips to help you dress up your mantel in a fun and festive way for the <a href=\"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/christmas-movies-to-revisit-this-holiday-season\/\">holidays<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"follow-the-rule-of-threes\">Follow the rule of three&#8217;s<\/h4>\n<p>Group items in groups of three or odd numbers (trust us!), and mix different shapes and sizes together for some visual variety.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"add-structure-with-symmetry\">Add structure with symmetry<\/h4>\n<p>Bookending your mantel with similar or matching objects is a great way to add structure to your design. It is also a great way to draw eyes to the centre of your mantel if you&#8217;ve got a unique or treasured item you&#8217;d like to feature.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"play-with-texture\">Play with texture<\/h4>\n<p>Being playful with a variety of d\u00e9cor items and textures is a great way to explore and express your personal style. Don&#8217;t be afraid to mix textures like wood, yarn, and faux fur to add a warming tactile element to your space.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"create-a-photo-gallery\">Create a photo gallery<\/h4>\n<p>Incorporating family photos into your holiday mantel design adds a sentimental touch to your mantel. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.posterjack.ca\/acrylic-block.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Acrylic Blocks<\/a> and<a href=\"http:\/\/www.posterjack.ca\/woodstandprint.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Woodstand Prints<\/a> transform your family photos into instant freestanding pieces to get you and your guests in that warm and fuzzy mood we all crave ahead of the holidays.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"display-seasons-greetings\">Display season\u2019s greetings<\/h4>\n<p>Display holiday cards, holiday-themed prints, or contemporary d\u00e9cor items to ring in the season in style.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"layer-your-greenery\">Layer your greenery<\/h4>\n<p>Mixing greenery will give your mantel a super lush and luxe look. Incorporate a variety of aromatic greens like pine, cedar, eucalyptus, balsam and juniper, and mist daily to keep them looking and smelling their best.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\">We love a decked-out mantel during the holidays, and as it turns out, so do Canada&#8217;s photo-to-art experts Posterjack. 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