Laden with boughs, lights and even lemons, these decorated fireplace mantels show a festive Christmas spirit and a creative approach

Do reindeer prance or lights dance above your fireplace during the holidays? Share your decorated mantel with us

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Postholiday blahs don't stand a chance on your mantel when you incorporate these ways to accessorize and light it

Got an unmovable mirror over your fireplace? Use trim to turn it into a feature that will turn heads

The garland is gone; the holly is history. But you can keep your mantel arrangements artful no matter which decorations you choose next

Been there, done that with the pumpkins and corncobs? Try these wonderfully fresh ideas for a beautifully decorated mantel this autumn

Bypass plain brick in favor of these choice materials, for a fireplace mantel that's anything but ordinary

These 10 fireplace mantels show how a new coat of paint can create focal-point flair in your interior design