Winter Mantel

I love changing my mantel, but sometimes it takes me awhile. I had most of it changed to Winter last week.

By using silver and a little white accessories I already had on hand.

Except for these blue orbs (that’s what hubby calls them).

They’re actually ornaments I bought at Target for 90% off after Christmas. All 3 of them were under a dollar. I love how they change in different light.

The blue balls and snowflake are ornaments I didn’t use for Christmas. Blue is one of those colors that can give me a cool or warm feeling. I love it with silver for Winter.

I kept the wreath up from Christmas, but took off the red floral picks and changed the red ribbon for a gray one.

I added the snowflakes yesterday by attaching them to white yarn with clothespins. These are the snowflakes I painted silver and glittered for Christmas, but never used them.

The window looked too empty so I added the word Winter in vinyl.

Now it’s finally done. Sorry about all the different lighting. That’s what happens when I take pictures over 3 days and I’m not sure how to use my camera.

{ 8 comments… add one }
  • Amelia Watkins January 11, 2011, 7:24 pm

    All very “Wintery” looking…especially like the item holding the snowflake.

  • Amy January 11, 2011, 8:03 pm

    Very pretty, Leanne! Love the colors and calmness of the whole thing. One day I’ll get to “winter” decorate, and actually have a place to put such lovely things!
    xoxo,
    Amy

  • MarytheKay January 11, 2011, 8:57 pm

    That is just SO pretty! And simple! Why don’t I think of things like that? My mantle is sooo boring year-round. It really needs a spruce-me-up! The color on yours is just so pretty!

  • Candice January 13, 2011, 9:47 pm

    I love winter decorating. Your mantle is so pretty! I just did a little winter decorating myself.

  • Eileen January 17, 2011, 9:49 am

    This mantle is so so pretty. I m having some renovation done so not able to decorate right now but I would do something just like this. I love it!

  • Kim January 18, 2011, 8:16 am

    This is beautiful! I love blue/silver/white. I did my mantel in those colors for January! Saw this over at the linky party on All Thingz Related.

  • cindy @ cottage instincts January 18, 2011, 3:55 pm

    I keep seeing all these lovely winter mantles, and I am stumped about mine. It’s so LONG. I love those blue ‘orbs’….I almost picked up some of those at Target too! I love the vinyl word on the window.

    Are you gonna have some valentine crafts? I need someinspiration! You always have such great (and easy!) ideas for seasonal touches.

  • abeachcottage January 19, 2011, 8:28 am

    The blue and silver works great together. Love the blue orbs!

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