Thursday, April 8, 2010

Parade of Mantels


The Nester is hosting a Mantel Party today and I just couldn't resist linking up. I am all about the decorating of the mantel. In fact, I probably change mine as much as I change my shoes! So, today I thought I'd show some of the many sides of my mantel decor.



I wish I cold take credit for this amazing vignette, but sadly I cannot. It was in my inspiration folder, under "obsession". LOVE all these different silhouettes...especially the one with the full length plaid dress!!! I think I could recreate this look with my printer and some fabric scraps.


Here are a few of my holiday mantels. The holidays are my favorite time of the year to dress my mantel. Halloween is a new one for me. I just got into decorating for it a couple years ago, and it quickly spiraled out of control. Spooky chic is what I like to call this style!



Last year's Thanksgiving mantel. Now that I look closer, I can see that my wreath needs some high heels...just a little boost, maybe a ribbon hanger.



Glitz and glam. Does it look like Christmas threw up on my mantel?



A new take on the glitz and glam Christmas.....a little less glitz and a bit more glam. Thanks Nester for the heads up on those adorable white feather trees from Dayspring!



This is definitely more of a minimalist look than I usually go for. It was a fun distraction for a day or two, while I photographed my word art. Speaking of which, I am a nervous wreck. Theses pieces are in a silent auction tonight to benefit the art program at my boys' school. Why am I so nervous???


Sometimes I like to change up my mantel completely. More often than not, all it takes is a small tweak here and there to get it just right. This set up was ok, but I didn't love it. But with some fluffing and puffing..........



......And a bit of indiscriminate tweaking, I think I got it just right. For now, anyway. I'm sure by next week, I will be itching for a new look, and it will be completely different. Issues, I tell ya...I have lots of them!



20 comments:

  1. Gorgeous mantles!!! I love that turquiose plate in that last one...seriously jealous!

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  2. I love all of the different looks! Each one is cuter than the other!

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  3. Very neat mantels! My favorite is the last one; I like the brown and turquoise together. Looks great against the white brick. Thanks for sharing all your displays!


    Nancy

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  4. Don't we all have issues? Sigh. I could give a psychiatrist some decent work. ;) I love your mantels...you have such a flair for them.

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  5. I personally have Tennis Shoes (10 Issues).
    My mantles don't receive quite as much "love" as yours does.
    I think they must feel neglected :)
    I adore the LOVE and HELLO signs!
    So very unique!
    I enjoyed looking at your mantle re-dos!
    Blessings from my home to yours!

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  6. I love all your mantels. I love the colors in the last pictures. So pretty for Spring. I'm sure your art pieces will bring in a lot of money for the school. You did an amazing job on them.

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  7. Love all your "looks"
    Makes me wish for a mantel!!

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  8. Oh I have been OBSESSED with that first one since I laid eyes on it. did you post it before or was it The Nester?

    I adore your mantels and I feel they should be changed often too. It is just perfect!!

    Your word art will do FABULOUS tonight. Keep us posted!

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  9. This makes me so depressed that I don't have a mantle!

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  10. I love every mantel you do! It looks great right now. I have my Easter decor up still on mine. I'll change it early next week.

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  11. I love the teal and the artwork on your mantel! Beautiful work.

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  12. I love all of the fun things you do with your mantle. I love changing mine up too! I think my favorite is the blue and brown version with the canvas. Love that!

    XOOX
    Jen

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  13. I love how you change your mantle up so frequently! Too often, I think it is just easy to forget & leave it as is. That last look is gorgeous & I love colors, the brown & aqua are fantastic! Thanks for sharing so many wonderful ideas!

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  14. I'm with ya on that plaid dress silhouette - GORGEOUS!! It is totally different than anything I've ever seen. All of your mantels are GREAT! If you're ever in Arkansas, feel free to come put your magic touch on mine! It's AWFUL!

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  15. I adore your last one! I think the art behind the plate gives it great height and more color on the plain brick. Definitely my favorite!

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  16. you always have such nice mantles, your photographs are wonderful, but do not do them justice :)

    love you

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  17. Love the colors and layering!

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  18. love all of the different looks! Each one is cuter than the other!
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  19. Oh my! I love the first and last one. Thanks for sharing.

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  20. Love your many mantels! Mine has a tv over it - makes me sad, but I try and decorate the little bit of shelving that is left over at least.

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