Christmas is all about aqua at my house. Shocking, huh? Every day is all about aqua at my house. But this year, I went even a little bolder than I normally do. Yet simple. All at the same time. What the huh? Yeah, I decided to do just a couple of big impact bits that really showcase the things I love – and so this year my Christmas Mantel was all about three things: aqua, deer and disco balls.
A couple of my Instagram friends run a lovely online shop and sent me the super sweet gift of the deer head. But he was kinda brownish/creamish – which totally didn’t go with my decor.
I’ve never painted anything resin before with anything other than spray paint, and I wasn’t really sure of how it would stay on its own. So I decided to add in some BB Frosch chalk paint powder to Devine Color paint (from Target) to I had all the power of chalk paint but I had control of the color (and bonus it’s MUCH cheaper!)
Just one good coat and he was painted. I sprayed it all with clear polyacrylic to seal it up (you can also use wax.)
Then I hung him on the wall and added in greenery – with a touch of disco balls of course.
Then I added on my disco ball garland (you can get the DIY here if you missed it). Along with some fringe garland (which I really need to write the tutorial for – oops!)
And some stockings made from thrift store sweaters that I’ve had a few years now. See, I told you it was simple!
Want even more holiday ideas? I’m joining my friends Jenna, Caitlyn, Kelly and Jen this year to bring you a week that’s chock full of Christmas ideas! 5 Bloggers + 5 days = 25 holiday ideas. See, we’ve got you covered! PS – If you’re a blogger be sure to stop by on Friday, we’re hosting a link party for YOUR holiday ideas!
Dawn says
It all looks fantastic Gina, I have also used the aqua color in my home this year.
Lindsay Eidahl says
It looks great! Love the bright color and the bling with the disco balls!
Cindy Trobaugh says
Love it all! My Fave Color Combo too…checking out the paint also.Thanks Gina ~
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
I love aqua. How fun and totally you. Love it all. I
khadija says
That is so creative!
Sandy S says
I LOVE it!!!