For me, a mantel is a must. Where else will I share all my fave holiday decor items and hang the garlands?! Our new apartment came with a fireplace, but no mantel above! Crazy, right? I wasn't about ...

From bohemian to classic, Elizabeth Mayhew, author of Flip! for Decorating, published by Ballantine, breaks down the simple tricks and decorating ideas for a chic fireplace mantel. This is a slideshow ...

Fall is the perfect time to turn your home into a cozy retreat, and the mantle is an easy way to bring that autumn warmth into your space. Whether you’re drawn to the earthy tones of fallen leaves or ...

Fireplaces are the focal point of the living room. They should be warm, inviting, restful -- not a hectic muddle of Christmas cheer. So hold back on the tinsel, the bows, the ever-expanding Nativity ...

In the South, we love a well-styled and accessorized fireplace mantel. The more layers, the prettier the finished product. One of our favorite fireplace mantel decorating ideas includes layering ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Before Santa comes bounding down your chimney this winter, get your whole fireplace ready for his visit with mantel Christmas ...

What happens when you take two talented visual designers, present them with wide-open fireplace mantels just begging to be decorated and arm them with gorgeous spring greens and other fun decorating ...

Fireplaces are the focal point of the living room. They should be warm, inviting, restful -- not a hectic muddle of Christmas cheer. So hold back on the tinsel, baubles and bows. Edit yourself: Take ...

Editor’s Note: Welcome to CNN’s Open House, an online tour of iReporters’ houses that showcases incredible decor. Space by space, we’ll move through beautiful design moments that make a house a home.

If you are seeking a simple summer refresh, then explore this list of the best summer garlands for the mantel to buy from ...