Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home ... the mantel with a string of lights is more than enough to turn this farmhouse-style mantel into an enchanting holiday decoration.

If you’re like us, when the clock strikes midnight on Thanksgiving that only means one thing — time to start decorating. From wreaths and garlands (pre-lit and battery-operated, of course!) ...

After Christmas, I’ll remove the red berry sprays and wood bead garland and keep the winter mantel decoration until the first of March probably. We have our coldest weather it seems in February.