We just purchased our first home this summer and one of my musts was a fireplace.  Although I found my perfect home with the perfect fireplace it was missing the perfect mantle.  I knew that I needed a mantle before Christmas to ensure Santa would visit.  Now I know Santa will come especially because we have our stockings hung by our chimney with care.  This mantle is beautiful.  The quality is great.  It was super easy to install also.