Christmas Mantle

Every year I so enjoy creating our Christmas mantle display.  This year I created a bulb wreath, which is something I have always wanted, but which was always too expensive. I can see why- that thing took FOREVER!  It was totally worth the burned fingers (my glue gun was SUPER hot), as it turned out to be exactly what I have always wanted. 
Here is the wreath:




And the Mantle in all its holiday splendor: