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Monday, March 17, 2014

A Spring Mantel

I have a confession to make. Up until last Saturday, I still had leftover Christmas greenery on my mantel.  I didn't have a baby Jesus or a Santa Claus up there, though, so I told myself it was my "winter mantel". Ha!  I really loved the green with the contrast of the red amaryllis ( a Pottery Barn Christmas markdown from several years back. I have two on each side of the mantel). There is something about the color red that just makes me happy when I see it. It doesn't look too Christmassy does it? I guess as long as it doesn't scream, "Ho, ho, ho!" it can work.




I finally got with it, though, and brought a trash bag in and took all the greenery down. I looked around the house and placed some new things on the mantel. I found some spring branches at Michael's and put them inside this black urn. Here is the finished product.











I was surprised at how fresh the room felt with this change.


I've also been loving these...



Don't you love fresh flowers? I found these at a flower shop here in town - 2 bunches for $10.







I brought out my Easter bunny, too. (T.J. Maxx purchase from a few years ago)

Now for a few random comments...

I've been looking around and pricing monogrammed pillow shams for our bedroom. This photo isn't our bedroom, but I love the look. (photo courtesy of Traditional Home April 2014). There is just something so crisp and fresh about those shams. It's just a little touch, but it makes a big impact.





I posted this photo of the front of our home on instagram today. I need to blog about how we came to build this home. It is truly a testimony to the kindness of God.


I would love to show you inside!


Finally, even though I said I took down all the "Christmas" greenery, I couldn't quite part with my amaryllis...here they are in the dining room! You can see now how much I really do love the color red.





Have a happy week!

P.S. Thanks go to simpledetailsblog.blogspot.com for mentioning me in her awesome blog. I love her style! Thank you, Pam:)


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12 comments:

  1. I'm with you when it comes to color, Kathy. Your amaryllis are so pretty I don't blame you for wanting to leave them out. I love your mantel. That clock is amazing and the flowers are too. My girlfriend just put a big black clock like that above her mantel. It's such a classic look.

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    1. Hi Stacey! Thank you. I love our mantel and try to change it up throughout the year. Hope you are having a great day!

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  2. Hi! A lady I know monogrammed me two white pillowcases. I bought the pillowcases at Walmart for $6 each and she monogrammed them for $7 each! She has a shop on Etsy- Emerald Cove Designs-Stacie Jakes. I love how they look!
    Hope this helps! shaheinzel@att.net

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  3. Can you come decorate my home? Wow, gorgeous! I really love the fresh simplicity of your spring mantle. You've given me some inspiration.

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    1. Hi Alison! I have an idea that your home would be pretty beautiful! Thanks so much and I've really loved your daily fashion posts:)

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  4. I love your spring mantel, the flowers in the black urn are so pretty, and that Easter bunny is super cute! Thanks for visiting me, have a great day. -Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com
    History & Home link party, Tue-Fri, weekly

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  5. Love your mantel! Very pretty. The flowers are beautiful too, and what a deal! You have a lovely home and do hope you'll blog your story soon about it! Thanks for linking up to Making Your Home Sing Monday.

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  6. I love your mantelscape, Kathy--so simple but elegant and springy. That clock is an awesome centerpiece for it! And I wish you WOULD write the story of how you built your house. It's so lovely.

    Thanks so much for joining Grace at Home. I'm featuring you this week!

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  7. Thank you so much, Richella! I will have to write it. It truly is a story of God's amazing love and kindness.

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