As many of you know, Charleston is a city known for its historic architecture. So it should come as no surprise that the beautiful architectural details inside these historic homes provide the perfect foundation for Christmas decorations. One of the best places in the house to display your Christmas decorating prowess – the mantelpiece. Even the city’s smaller and less architecturally elaborate historic homes typically have fireplaces, and despite the warm winter temperatures (60 degrees today!) these mantelpieces truly serve as the heart of the home during the holidays. So today, we are sharing some beautiful holiday mantel decorating ideas, courtesy of Traditional Home. Happy Decorating!