mantel envy? fake it!

So- after posting many Christmas decor inspiration photos the other day, I had quite a few bummed out abode lovers who are lacking a fireplace this Christmas! Well.. with a little magic and a lot of design guts & gusto, you can create a faux fireplace. I love, love this look. I think only super decoristas do it... but it's awesome- and after looking over these photos, you will want to do it too!

If you love this look- the Christmas season is the PERFECT excuse to pull this into your abode.... after all, where are those gorgeous stockings going to hang?

stacked plywood stained different colors... the imperfections are lovely!

Here is a lovely before and after from Oodeedoh. 

I just love,  love, love this image... the all white faux fireplace with the contrasting antique chair with touches of bright teal is such a lovely contrast. 

 again, gorgeous and done SO well...

 wowwie. zowwie. I would love this faux baby in my abode...

Here is the great "how to" from Vintage Revivals. I love this mantle, the top rustic piece adds such a nice touch, also the fact that it is resting on a "crate" is fantastic, it adds height which makes it seem all the more realistic! If you can believe it, this faux fireplace is made from recycled cabinetry! Check it out!

 This is a great way to do a faux fireplace... mirrors fix all... also, this room feels much bigger and brighter thanks to this mirror!

So gorgeous... this is a great way to display resting art on the ground- what a lovely little space! 

Love this... glued wood slices, super smart.

And another from karapaslaydesigns

Have a super Tuesday abode lovers! As a side note... Mister Hubbs is officially Mister Superman today- HE FIXED THE WATER HEATER! Wooohoo! Thanks for all who had their fingers crossed!