I’m still having a few problems with this site, but it’s about 95% fixed now. Hopefully it’ll be at 100% by tomorrow. I am so technically challenged and was at a total loss as to what to do. My site was just gone, totally gone, nothing there, grrrr! No pictures, words, comments, nothing! And of course I was panicing. How the heck does that happen? Luckily Hubby’s a lot smarted than me and worked tirelessly to get it up and running again. Oh, I love him and how smart he is. Thanks Hubby!
Anyway, what to do with a mantel when you’re tired of winter, but not ready to decorate for Spring or Easter yet. I want Spring, but I’m not quite ready to decorate like it’s Spring. So, I walked around my house looking for things that might work as a ”between the seasons” mantel. I had also stopped by Ross earlier in the week and picked up a few things. The mirror stayed put from the Valentine’s mantel.
I bought the frame from D.I. for $1 a few months ago and spray painted it black. I’ve had the bird for a long time. I buy birds when I see one that appeals to me and have quite a few.
The tall candle holders came from Ross for $5 a piece. I had the rocks, candles and bird already. The dollar store is a great place to buy these rocks.
The green vase/candle holder came from Ross for $1.49. It’s my little bit of color for the mantel. And great for St. Patrick’s Day too. I already had the flowers.
The other tall jars are the ones I made a few weeks ago. They’re filled with sand and shells we found in Florida. I guess that’s Summery, but I like the way they look.
Well, that’s the mantel decor until I decide to decorate for Easter. I like that it’s really neutral with just a pop of color. I’m usually very symmetrical, so this was a challenge I gave myself. I like how it turned out and for very little money.
I’m linking to:
Creative Cats at Poppies at Play
Victory of the Week at Design-aholic
Weekend Wrap-Up Party at Tatertots and Jello
Made It Monday at The Persimmon Perch
Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps On The Porch
Project Parade at The DIY Showoff
Make Your Monday at Twice Remembered
Make It For Monday at Cottage Instincts
Just Something I Whipped Up at The Girl Creative
DIY Day at A Soft Place To Land
Toot Your Horn Tuesday at A Silly Lttle Sparrow
Penny Pinching Party at The Thrifty Home
Show and Tell at Blue Cricket Design
Whatever Goes Wednesday at Someday Crafts
Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Chic Cottage
Strut Your Stuff at Somewhat Simple
Get Your Craft On Thursday at Life as Lori
Thrifty Thursday at Bloggeritaville
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
Frugalicious Friday at Finding Fabulous
Viewer Inspirations at So You Think You Can Decorate
Shop the House Sunday at Finesse Your Nest
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It looks great! Love the birds
very nice! You did well balancing it but not in a symmetrical way:)And congrats on the new grandbaby!! My 3rd one is due in July, I LOVE this stage in life!
Love the frame with nothing in it (but the bird)and the rocks. Great ideas. I just did two mantel’s on my blog. One just like you gathering things around the house and the other I bought a few things.
Love your ideas.
Brooke
I used to love decorating my mantel… until we got a big tv put over it. Darn, those evil boxes!
Your mantel looks great!
I too love birds! Beautiful mantel!
Very fresh and lovely to look at! Love it!
This is so beautiful! Love your blog! = )
IT looks amazing! I’m coveting your mantle! So gorgeous!
I like the idea of using the little rocks. I never would have thought of that. Your mantel looks great! I’m in the same place right now. Just took down my Valentine’s decorations and I’m not quite ready to get my spring decor out yet.
Very pretty! Love the candles and the rocks! Thanks for stopping by my blog!
~Liz
So happy I am to stumble on your blog after visiting Jess’ Journey. I have been obsessing over my mantel for the same reason, and thought that the solution might be clear glass or crystal vases and containers. Your post proves the theory right.
Your mantel looks wonderful, and I am so happy to see a beautifully decorated mantel that has more than four objects on it.
Love the little bird perched inside the empty frame. It’s just the perfect touch for the promise of spring.
Very nice…I redid my mantel this weekend too and was in the same mindframe…not quite ready for spring or easter either. Come stop by when you can.
I love the birds and little rocks! Nice mantel decor before Spring arrives.
Drop by AtticMag this week to see my home on tour,
Allison
So pretty! I’m addicted to birds right now and love the little pebbles. Perfect! You always do such a great job! Thanks for linking to the DIY Project Parade – you know I love seeing your ideas!
Very pretty! I like the idea of just a frame coupled with the mirror. And I also pick up little birds whenever I find them!
love the little birdie too!!!
xo,
cristin
It turned out just beautiful! Love the little birdy behind the frame and the jars filled with sand and shells. Very classy!
Love it!!!
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I love the birds, I think they add so much character to your mantel! It looks really nice, so good job!
Your mantle is so pretty. I hear ya on being not technical.. I have so many issues with updating my blog, and I am always asking for help from my hubby.
GORGEOUS and I love the asymetrical design! It’s great to challange your self like that…you ROCKED the challange! I also pick up birds when I like them. I’ve always loved birds but it might be because of my name!
Your mantle looks great!!
I love you decor. The little bird is so cute. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Lia
So cute! I love that little bird. And inside the frame. Adorable!
Thanks for linking this up. I love it!
XOXO
Jen
Very pretty….I love the wine colored wall too.
I captured a bit of the Irish Lore today in my SHOW N TELL. Do stop by for a wee bit o’ the Irish Luck if you can!
Very nice makeover! I love the framed bird! The rocks and shells are great and right up my alley! I have beachy stuff scattered all around my house.
~ Tracy
You did a nice job on your mantel. I’m ready for spring as well…
Thanks for joining Get Your Craft on Thurs. Please join me next week for another great party.
Lori
This is a nice in between look.
If that ever happened to my site, I would quit blogging!!! You ALWAYS have great ideas! Beautiful mantle!
The birds are adorable! <3
Say both your entries over at SYTYCD. Both are wonderful. Look forward to seeing more of your blog.
oops.. meant saw both your entries over at SYTYCD. Both are wonderful. Look forward to seeing more of your blog.
Your new mantle decor looks great! I love the shape of the glass candleholders with the rocks inside! You are right; Dollar store is a great place to find them. Or if you’re really brazen like me, you pay your 9yr old $5 to collect rocks out of the flower beds at Panera! Ha! Love the birds too. I bought those at Dollar Tree and have plans to decouppage them soon!
Thanks for linking up to Shop The House Sunday!!