Holiday Mantle Decorating Tips From Abby Larson

1 Bring Out All the Decorations

Step one is to gather holiday decor in one place. "We bring out all of our old favorite pieces, plus a few new ones that we've picked up for a fresh look, and the whole family gets the house into the holiday spirit," says Abby.

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2 Hang the Stockings

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Start decorating with stockings; Abby explains, "First, we hang our stockings, like these cute ones from HomeGoods!"

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3 Line the Garland

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Next, line the fireplace with a garland. "Quick tip: we use a fake garland that we add real clippings from our trees to for a more lush look."

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4 Dress Up the Garland

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Spice up the greenery by adding in some festive holiday touches. Abby loves candles and ribbon, such as this velvet red strand from HomeGoods.

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5 Swap in Holiday Accent Pieces

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Last but not least, "we swap out our throw pillows and blankets with more festive ones to complete the look," says Abby. "In just a few hours, our family room is totally transformed! The kids look forward to it every year.”

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