Decorative Mantle Trim

I am building a Red Oak Mantle for above the wood stove.
This is going into corner of room with stone under the mantle.

The piece of oak I am using is 2 1/2" thick and 10" deep.
I have seen some mantles that have had a carving carved itno them.

While I would love to have the skills and time to do a carving - in reality - I don't have the talent or the time.

I was thinking about maybe putting up some decorative trim that I saw at Home Depot but nothing really interested me - look for a wildlife scene - not some fancy rope type or other design.

Does anyone have any links or suggestions?

Tigeroak,
I have been testing some samples and like a danish oil with a red oak stain in it.
I put one coat on hearth base that I built.
Where do I go after doing this.

Also looking at putting a tongue and groove ceiling in (24'X24' room).
Pricing buying it unfinished versus finished and with me building this addition and having had as much fun as I need fo now - pre-finished is looking pretty good plus it's cheaper.
I have some samples from a company called Dura-Groove that will deliver.
http://www.duragroove.com/
Looking at either a ponderosa pine of cedar.

Talking about finsihing on your own expect for the addition I am building I don't have a space big enough to lay everything out. Plus considering the time and again it's chearper.