May Mantel

by leanneja on May 16, 2012 · 1 comment

in Decorating,Mantels

How do you decorate your mantel between holidays?
If I had more time I would redecorate my mantel every week.

This is what I came up with for late Spring/after Easter/before Summer.
I decided to go with all neutrals. I feel green is a neutral, especially this time of year.

I searched my decorating stash for items that would give me the natural look I was going for.
I wrapped the vase in twine a few years ago and I love the texture it adds.

I love empty frames and being able to have them frame dimensional items.
The brown bottles are my empty medicine bottles.
Is it odd that I’m happy my medicine comes in these awesome brown bottles?

I added the mirror for height on this side of the mantel, plus I like reflective surfaces.

So, this is my in-between mantel and I think I love it.
How is your mantel decorated now?

The Home Decor and Organizing Link Party is up now. Come link your great projects to the party and check out all the other great ideas there too. I will be featuring some of my favorite links on Saturday.

I’m linking to these awesome blog parties:
Delightfully Inspiring Thursday Party at Delightful Order

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This week has zoomed by. I can’t believe it’s already time for another link party.
But I’m really excited to see what you’ve been working on.

Here are the most viewed links from last week’s party.

Updated Art Supplies Storage by The Journals of Laura Ingalls Wannabee

Washer Trick by Keeping It Simple

Now it’s your turn!
Link up any project or idea as long as you haven’t linked it here before.
Visit at least 2 other links and leave a little comment love.
Please link back to the party to help spread the word (plus it’s just nice).
I can’t feature you unless you’ve linked back.

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