2016 Christmas Mantel ...
I had already removed the little red truck; some bottle brush trees and snowmen from the full picture above.
THEN ... my Christmas mantel was pretty easy to change to ...
a "shades of white" Winter Mantel
I
left the three beautiful white wooden columns on the right for the
birds to perch on. The tall one with the finial top is a architectural
salvage newel post ... the short one ... just a piece of a column and
the third one toward the center was a vintage 1950/60 table lamp.
The two wooden white trees hung around a little longer for a white wintry look. I added a plug-in night light behind the columns.
On
the left side, I use two vintage ironstone pitchers, one with white,
yellow and green pip berries. The chippy terracotta riser gives height
to balance with the tall columns.
Of course, I have to leave my tiny white lights because the mantel is so dark without them.
In the middle under the beautiful carved wooden frame,
is a vintage oak-splint market basket filled with faux, dry-look
hydrangea. The frame was left empty for awhile, but just had to add my
dried artichoke bunch tied with a burlap bow that I made years ago.
(hot glued to the rock)
I
had to replace several missing pieces of the splint and paint it white.
Hope to post how I replaced the pieces in another blog. I added a
string of white lights in the basket and pulled some up into the
flowers. Love how the light shines through the basket.
To get the aged look, I did a wet-wipe while the paint was still wet.
The wooden tree is in two parts and just slides together.
Still enjoyable at night.
Thanks for your visit. 
Hope you will let me know you were here.
Audrey Z.
Linking to:
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What a charming two cats doorstop. New header too, great collection. Delightful white mantel Audrey, the lights glowing make such an inviting scene. Hope you are both feeling better or at least towards better. Hugs.
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I am new to your blog and am enjoying it. Thank you for sharing your decorating ideas and your lovely home!
ReplyDeleteOh Audrey, it looks so pretty! I love the lights glowing through the basket! I love all your architectural pieces.
ReplyDeleteVery lovely Audrey.. It's so nice to see you posting! I love both of your mantles.. The glow of your winter mantle gives such a peace and warmth. Have a wonderful weekend..
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Tamara
the mantel with all of it's treasures is stunning xx
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Audrey--loving all the white and the balance you've achieved in your display :)
ReplyDeleteYour mantel is just perfect for these days of winter, Audrey! Each piece is so beautifully placed. I really adore the kitten doorstop. It adds just a light of color and charm. Very lovely! Enjoy your afternoon. ♥
ReplyDeleteKitties in love! I could curl up with a book in front of this mantel to snooze and read - such a serene space.
ReplyDeleteThat looks really peaceful and cozy! I still have some faux pine greenery and pine cones out - even though it's like spring in Central Texas, I do love the simple beauty of winter.
ReplyDeleteAudrey- It looks just lovely. It is really a warm, cozy feeling room and I love the fireplace. Love the basket and, of course, your kitties. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteA truly beautiful winter mantel! Love how easily it was to change from your Holiday to winter white with a few changes. Thank you for stopping in and for sharing with us this week at Snickerdoodle. Pinning to share.
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What a lovely mantel, Audrey! Love your sweet Valentine header too ;) Thank you for sharing @Vintage Charm--pinned! Hugs, Cecilia
ReplyDeleteI am crushing on your wooden columns!!! Love those!! Your mantel looks great!
ReplyDeleteYou winter mantle is lovely and I love these sweet details you added. Thank you for sharing at Dishing it and Digging it link party. It's great having you.
ReplyDeleteOh, what a lovely mantel!
ReplyDeleteAudrey, I love a mantel that transitions from one season to the next so easily. Your mantel is so charming. My favorite piece on your mantel is the kitty door stop. Thank you for sharing your mantel at the Snickerdoodle Create~Bake~Make link party!
ReplyDeleteAudrey,
ReplyDeleteThe white wooden columns work so well with both Christmas and Winter. Thank you for joining Monday Social.
Judith
Hi Audrey, Your mantel looks so pretty and peaceful. I bet you enjoy sitting quietly and sipping a cup of tea beside it. Nancy
ReplyDeleteSo cute. I'm late giving it a look. I bet it looks springy by now. I love the brackets. I'm on the hunt for some nice chunky corbels but I don't want to spend an arm and a leg. Happy March.
ReplyDeleteWhat a warm and inviting theme, Audrey! Love the dried artichokes in the middle of the frame. It's a great focal point to your lovely arrangement!
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