Christmas Decor 2024 || The Mantle ||

Here it is! My most anticipated series of the year: Christmas decorating!
This year, I am starting with the mantle, since I just completed two life-like peacocks. I am, again, going for over-the-top yet magical!
Welcome to my peacock themed Christmas!
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[@Floppyearsmomma]

Oh that ribbon accentuates everything especially your beautiful peacocks!!! Gorgeous!

[@reneewolf1738]

You are an artist! Stunning and magical. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.

[@donnashaw325]

Stunning, just fabulous as always! I think the peacocks are very Christmas.

[@marthatemple5554]

Absolutely beautiful! I love the peacocks. You did a fabulous job with them.

[@juanitagentry9816]

Sophia,you outdid yourself! Your Mom will love it! I’m so glad the peacocks worked out for you. I absolutely love it❤

[@mygreatchallenge]

You have no idea, Juanita. You truly are God sent. Thank you again!

[@Kellyoutlander]

Truly beautiful

[@CreativeHomescaping]

If you think your decorating is over the top then I don’t even know how to describe mine 😂. Your mantel looks beautiful! Your mom is going to love seeing everything and I am sure she will enjoy seeing the tree in her room.

[@kathyearp1358]

Yes Sophie, it absolutely gorgeous. Christmas is "Joy to the World!!" You have brought much joy to many. Nothing wrong with finding joy in your own home, yourself. Merry Christmas Sophie!!🎄🎁

[@nancypeteja6560]

The mantle looks fabulous!! You have such a good eye for placement of just the right stuff. I think your Mom will be impressed. Looking forward to all the trees.🦚

[@eileenriker2262]

I just love your Christmas decor every year I look forward to watching you, and every year you out do yourself. Beautiful just Beautiful.

[@luella2897]

Beautiful ! I do love the addition of the candles. Your peacocks look lovely !!!

[@maryfindley434]

I am a very traditional Christmas color kinda person, but, Sophia, those peacocks are absolutely gorgeous. Your vision on how to decorate never ceases to amaze me. I'm so anxious to meet your mom. My mom passed away in 2022 and a day doesn't go by that I don't miss her.

[@MelissaMesser49]

Absolutely stunning! I love that you made one taller. Not too over the top or heavy for me! I love it!!

[@robinbarton7581]

Your mantle is beautiful! The peacocks add to theme! Merry Christmas!

[@AZHITW]

Over the top and beautifully executed!

[@diannamcbride1607]

Absolutely gorgeous. You have such a good eye for decorating.

[@debsdotsdashesdoodlesdreams]

My favourite time of year …. when you decorate for Xmas xx

[@MrTerry256]

I think this mantle is beautiful!!! I love it Sophia!!! You have out done yourself again!!! Such an inspiration… I don’t like the fake LED white light either… I love the warm glow… The candles effects are fabulous!!! C’est Manifique!!!!

[@robinsnell7249]

Oh, Sophia, you have absolutely created a masterpiece this year! Your mantel is glorious! Merry Christmas

[@bethstratton3391]

Sophia, you have absolutely outdone yourself because the mantle display looks absolutely stunning. This is definitely your best one yet. The opulence and decadence really suits the room. Also, I think the furniture looks better the way you have arranged it with the sofa facing the fire place. 💛💛🥰👏👏👏

[@judystahlman1620]

Sophia, Sophia, Sophia....you are so talented. Your mom is going blown away by her daughter's talent and taste. This is my favorite so far. I love love love it.

[@raquelcruz3874]

Sophia you are very very talented the mantle looks beautiful your mother is gonna love it I love it merry Christmas and enjoy your mom OK love you

[@deborahswogger4638]

Your mantle is absolutely beautiful! Fabulous job, Sophia. ❤

[@daniellagut72]

Absolutely gorgeous !!! I think is my favorite of your mantels over the years I been following you ❤

[@melaniemallozzi3851]

It looks Stunning excellent job l love the peacocks they turned out so good can’t wait for more Christmas videos and decor

[@simplyfreedom171]

It is gorgeous!! If it's the best one you can just set it up again next year!

[@DanaLynn014]

Always love your Christmas decor and the mantle this year is beyond beautiful. Can’t wait to see the trees. Your mom is going to love it all.

[@flamingodiego]

I look forward to your decorating and Christmas Eve videos every year!

[@bobbierobie8887]

Beautiful, Sophia! I agree: it is the best one yet! ❤

[@nancybrower8608]

Didn't understand when you started to dismantle the peacocks. I do now. Looks awesome. ❤

[@vickylongcrier2376]

Absolutely Beautiful!!! Looks like a professional came in and crafted it perfectly for your beautiful home! I love the peacocks! Thank you Juanita for thinking of Sophia when you spotted these beauties! Can’t wait for the rest of your decor!

[@ColeenSewsChats]

Stunning! It is gorgeous because it is full ,and it reads Christmas to me . Your mantel could be a screen saver on the tv, it's so very beautiful . Your so very talented ! Thank you for sharing

[@CaroleofOakview]

Sophia! You have outdone yourself again! Just breathtaking!

[@karenjohnson9035]

I love your Christmas decorating videos. Love your Peacocks, and the mantel looks stunning, as always. X

[@janetannand9974]

Looks absolutely fabulous!!

[@maryleeprince6158]

Wow Sophia, this is the most beautiful mantle you have ever created! The peacocks are just stunning! ❤️🦚 Mom is going to love it! Wishing you and your family, a very merry Christmas!

[@mygreatchallenge]

I am so glad you like it! I hope you have a wonderful holiday season as well!

[@ReginaCaravetta]

Yes, thank you you must’ve heard me. Can’t wait to see this.❤

[@llmobile9356]

Very nice! It's going to complement your tree! I like the way you add "dimension" with the different textures and colors of the foliage and garland. I don't think you need to add anything more, it's just right. Anything more would just start taking away from the beauty of it.

[@TEly-y8f]

Its stunningly gorgeous. I love the gold ribbon on there. It's the icing on the cake. The Peacocks are perfect! Great job!

[@CaroleofOakview]

Watching you place the peacocks on the mantle, I started thinking about if your kitties are going to see the feathers as play things. It will be your first Christmas with them and I am wondering what kind of trouble and mayhem they will have with the decorations.

[@troutcreek121]

Kittens love to play!

[@CaroleofOakview]

@@troutcreek121 I watched you do the Radco tree and remembered that you used the weights to steady the tree. I should have known you had it under control. But cats are fun at Christmas!

[@sallycroft2191]

Gorgeous, Sophie. Love you added tall candle holders and candles

[@karenswidzinski6071]

Now that's got the WOW factor! :)

[@joycemarsh2743]

Beautiful ❤I was thinking about you decorating your mantle last night and here you are because I couldn’t wait to see the peacocks 🦚 ❤

[@trishacruz9244]

I really admire your creativity, Sophia. You are an inspiration for those of us who struggle to bring the same level of beauty to our homes. You are a joy to watch. Thanks for being so truly genuine. You are amazing! God bless you ❤.

[@elizabethyounkin9156]

Oh this is my favorite video you do. I look forward to this and your tree every year. Merry Christmas and happy new year

[@MsArtistwannabe]

Outstanding and over the top.

[@dietkeh.582]

Sooo beautiful. 😊 your taste is so elegant. Love watching your Videos. Merry christmas, sophia.

[@christaludwig9395]

Yes, this is the best mantle yet! Love the peacocks! So excited for you that mom is coming for Christmas! Merry Christmas!❤

[@Lisa1260]

Beautiful! Looks like Christmas to me.

[@pacellidoyle5751]

Gorgeous I love it ❤❤❤

[@CRebecca1944]

Just beautiful !!!🎄🎄🎄

[@sissy55ful]

Love it!!! Looks superb and the peacocks just adds to the magic of the mantle.

[@danielleb5630]

Sophia, if you ever need to change your day job, I think you might have missed your calling. You should be dressing the shop windows in New York City. You really have a knack for it. Just stunning!

[@maggiedee9284]

I agree…it’s your best.

[@pinklizards2000]

Absolutely stunning!!!!!

[@tinaproctor6208]

You always have a beautiful eye for decor Sophia. ❤

[@judyavants7928]

It gorgeous.

[@roseyriver3921]

Stunning, just love the opulence. I'm going to try and copy it so thanks for explaining the how's and whys of your design & decision making process.

[@johnmelissaziech6207]

Your peacocks look gorgeous on the mantel!

[@Magpiedesignsbyjulie]

Love how your mantle turned out! So whimsical 🎉

[@helensetmeyer9872]

Be proud, very proud! It does look beautiful!!!

[@Lauri4612]

Ahhhhh....I wait all year long for this video! I LOVE your mantle making videos. You should put a picture of each one you have done and see how much it has grown over the many years! You really outdid yourself this year! Absolutely beautiful!!!

[@rhondataynor6273]

Love it ..... there's one thing that would take it up a notch a plain empty antique gold frame with a mirror, or plain wreath inside of it and remove the picture hanging...just during Christmas

[@mygreatchallenge]

I won't remove the picture. It is extremely heavy.

[@rhondataynor6273]

@mygreatchallenge I understand completely I have things on my wall I can't change out either 😊❣️

[@annrae1597]

To top it next year, get a picture that hangs over your mantel that goes with the theme from the decorations below.

[@mygreatchallenge]

I can t move the art.

[@colleenkelly6460]

Beautiful! 🦚

[@ruthvanseeters6824]

The mantle is stunning! Love it!

[@littlepea60]

The mantel looks beautiful. I love the peacocks! Did you consider taking the pictures down that are around the mantel? I think it would really make your mantel stand out. But either way the mantel is lovely

[@kathyhegert4152]

I think every year I say this one is your best, butt this year...magnificent! You have created a masterpiece. The peacocks are so beautiful ❤❤❤

[@ToniBergquist]

The mantle is absolutely gorgeous! I love how you layered the greenery!

[@donnawiseman9311]

Oh, Sophia, it is fabulous!! Just Wonderful!! You did it again!!

[@hortusfelix]

The mantle looks spectacular! Can't wait to see how it looks with the color-coordinated tree.

[@lanaritter9410]

Sophia you are so very creative! The mantel turned out beautifully and the peacocks are amazing!! I am so anxious to get to hopefully meet your Mom in one of your videos!!!❤❤

[@laurimcalister1279]

Beautiful!

[@lauramclaine504]

You’ve always done really Beautiful decorated Christmas in your house, but I would say your mantle. This is my favorite.🥰

[@Crochetlady3-l1o]

Beautiful once again Sophia! Peacock blue is my favorite color 😊💕💙🦚🦚🦚 You inspire me! I purchased a vacuum/carpet cleaner on Black Friday, cleaned my bedroom carpet, and was shocked at how much dog hair (the previous owners had two Brittany Spaniels and this house was filthy when we moved in Nov 23.). I also moved the furniture around, put warmer bedding, purchased some new essential oils for my bedroom diffuser and I couldn’t be happier with it!!! So instead of spending $900 for bedroom carpet, I spent less than $125 for everything Hi from SC!!!😊💕🏝️

[@AmandaBaias]

Your mantle is always a 'must see' for me this time of the year! I love it!

[@MostDelicateOne]

The mantle is opulent and stunning! Definitely your best! I hope you do a Christmas Eve cooking video with your Mom. I love the ones you did years ago. Merry Christmas, Sophia. ❤️Laurie

[@umaimanajami4133]

Beautiful ❤

[@marilyncasas6679]

Hello Sofia! I always say this is the best, But they are all Amazing! This one looks so elegant.

[@christinemacleod2145]

Sophia… for a few years now I have watched you do up your mantle and every year is the same… soooo gorgeous, wish I had your vision.. but then again every time you leave the picture above which throws things off for me… you need to find a winter’s scene for that spot… I cannot wait for your tree and also the Radko collection..which I finally received my first Radko last year. God bless you all, enjoy your time with your mom 😊

[@mygreatchallenge]

I have answered the question of the picture above, numerous time. I cannot remove it. it is extremely heavy and requires several people to move it. It is also there for sentimental reasons as it was grandma s favorite piece of art and ours too. It s a signed RC Gorman Lithograph.

[@angelicajones3958]

Sophia, your mantle is exquisite looking!!!! Gorgeous !!!!

[@moniquefuselier7711]

Very, very beautiful! Thank you for always talking through your thought process--so helpful!

[@denisesefton9432]

So beautiful!

[@1jackieworcs]

Your mantle looks stunning!

[@jennifersershen927]

Beautiful mantle; best one yet! A peacock painting above fireplace would be an interesting addition.

[@irenepapadimatosgeorgatou4876]

❤❤❤😊 love it good job❤

[@ruthvanseeters6824]

I hit the like before I watch the video. Amazing as always. You are the best!

[@bambicrosby120]

love it

[@viviancunssuarez]

I love it ❤

[@margaretmitchell9245]

Gorgeous as usual 😀

[@emcee2684]

Absolutely stunning! I agree with you, it's your best. One question though....how are you going keep your kitties from getting to it?

[@mygreatchallenge]

They re not interested

[@leilanimccloskey3463]

It’s beautiful!! I know your mom will love it! I hate LED lights too 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@hortguerrero4812]

Oh my…I love this!!❤

[@sueerickson4849]

It’s beautiful! Hope the cats don’t thinks a play toy.

[@peggydierks6988]

I love it!

[@tomsdotter3228]

Spectacular! Oh, those gorgeous peacocks 😊

[@antoq9171]

Stunning

[@JazzyBabe56]

Wow!

[@brendacurtis7188]

❤❤😊😊 very pretty!

[@tiahill832]

So beautiful!! I love, love, love it!! I don't like LED lights either. Have your kitties bothered the mantle yet? You did an awesome job, thanks for sharing! 🎄🙂🥰😍😘❤

[@mygreatchallenge]

No. So far not interested