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WORDS BY CASSIE LIVINGSTON AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELLY MOORE CLARK
I’ve often struggled with the “how-to” of mantle decorating after Christmas. Everything seems bare and no matter what I do, it is often lackluster – especially when the TV is the main focal point in our family room. This year, Taylor Bennett used his styling expertise to create a beautiful and warm space with fresh greenery and layers of books and light.
Add things that bring you joy to your mantle. This brass crab ashtray was my grandmother’s and was always a fixture on her coffee table. Seeing it reminds me of fun times with my cousins playing the piano and games in the formal room at her home. 
Plants, like this Spider plant, add instant appeal to any space. Choose plants that are easy to maintain and thrive in indoor environments. We love Peperomia and snake plants for those looking to add greenery to their home for the first time.
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