Your Best Photos: Christmas Decorations, 2011

You've wowed us with your best Christmas decorations, and now we get to brag on your creativity! Our editors have selected favorites from your hearth and home and compiled them in one idea-generating spot. We've focused on your concepts for dressing up the Christmas mantel. So get inspired, take a few notes, then add the finishing touches to your treasured space.

Evergreen and Poinsettias Christmas Decor

Becky Christmas

Why we picked this: With draping layers of evergreen setting the tone for earthy bronze, gold, and green, this elegant display hits a sophisticated note. A simple collection of jars and candles lights up the mantel, and white poinsettias round out the base.