Perfect Mantel Display

I have a really long mantel above our fireplace and have had some difficulty trying to figure out what to put on it.  Part of the reason is I don't like the mirror we have hanging above it so I'm on the lookout for the perfect one.  But the other reason is that I don't like overly contrived, staged looks.  I want it to feel personalized.  I have finally found some inspiration in Wayne Pate's mantel in his Brooklyn apartment.  Minus the zebra and hippo, I think this is a perfect display.