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

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

See how an all-wrong mantel became a gorgeous fireplace focal point at the hands of an interior designer and her carpenter

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

If the "haphazard disarray" school of style has your mantel as a student, consider these techniques for a more artfully balanced arrangement

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

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

Do up your fireplace with breezy decor that's just right for the sunny season

Don't stop short by sticking on a candle and calling it a day. Long mantelpieces offer the chance to really stretch your style