Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Hoppy Hoilday

Don't you just love holiday decorating? It's so exciting to unpack items that you haven't seen for a year. As I pull out each decoration I try to think of a new way to display it. I want my home to look different than it did the previous year. I like the challenge of changing, improving, and doing something new using the same old decorations. There's no need to buy new things every year when you can make the old items appear new.
Here's a picture of my mantle at Easter last year.This year I challenged myself to use pairs of items
in an asymmetrical display.
This is my Easter mantle decor today.
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30 comments:

  1. TiffanyMarch 24, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    Your display looks gorgeous!

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  2. Ruby Red SlippersMarch 24, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    One word-Lovely...

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  3. DarleneMarch 24, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    It looks GORGEOUS...as always!!♥

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  4. DiannaMarch 24, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    That is really beautiful! I especially love the glass and the hyacinths.

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  5. Valarie LeaMarch 24, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    I really really like the way you have it this year. :)

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  6. AnonymousMarch 24, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    So pretty!

    I miss having a mantel to decorate.

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  7. Shell in your PocketMarch 24, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Oh...you are so fun~ What fun Spring Cheer in your home.
    sandy toe

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  8. Georgia GirlMarch 24, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    I just love anything you share! My goodness you are loved so much...over 400 for your giveaway.

    So tell me would a mantel fireplace be alright looking against a wall with no fire place...please share with me what you think, really would love to know?

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  9. Tumbleweed TrailsMarch 24, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    Your mantel looks very pretty. So well done for the Easter holiday. I have to agree with you. Holiday decorating is so enjoyable I love the colors of Easter and Spring. Thanks for sharing the photos.

    Jody

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  10. Stacey @ The Blessed NestMarch 24, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    Love the new mantle display! The pretty flowers and little window are perfect additions :)!

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  11. Southern Fried GalMarch 24, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    Looks great! I find it funny that you had to challenge yourself to go asymmetrical. I have to challenge myself as well - think it has something to do with being September babies? Ha!

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  12. Georgia GirlMarch 24, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    Thanks Joy for the quick response...I am now going to be on the hunt for a mantle fireplace and when I get it will share with you.

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  13. bjMarch 24, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    Oh, your mantel looks GREAT !!
    Everything you do looks GREAT!!
    XO bj

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  14. MeganMarch 24, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    oh i love the pop of purple hyacinths, beautiful!

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  15. Ribbonwood CottageMarch 24, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    Hi Joy! Boy your place looks lovely and I really like it. It is elegant and springy all in the same decor scheme. I always like how you decorate for the seasons anyhow! Woohoo.
    Have a great day!
    Debbie

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  16. Sweet CarolineMarch 24, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    I always learn something from you, my new favorite teacher.

    Your last years mantel has a somewhat ceiling tile thingie with Happy Easter on it? I have a tile like that, too. (Packed away...) And, I now know I can paint some words on it. How fabulous. I would have NEVER thought of that--and I love it!

    This years mantel is also great, as I also have an old stained glass window--not sure what to do with--and love how you have it in front of a mirror. You are just going to transform my house without ever coming into it. Thank you!

    You are changing my house one posting at a time!

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  17. Rechelle ~Walnuthaven Cottage~March 24, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    Very nice. I've not even started my decorating because I'm so into my spring cleaning, refreshing and organizing. Once that is done, I'll work on decorating. Hopefully I can get to that part by next week.
    Enjoy your day!

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  18. cherryMarch 24, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    PURTYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYyy! I love asymetrical the best. cherry

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  19. GARAGE SALE GALMarch 24, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    Hi Joy,
    I'm with you...use what we have and it works!! Your Easter mantle is great.
    I was going to enter your give away, but with 400+ comments...I don't see any chance of winning!
    Deb

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  20. Lianna KnightMarch 24, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    I rarely comment on your blog...but I STALK your blog every single day! I just wanted you to know how inspiring you are...I look forward to seeing what NEW item you've created, changed, or decorated :)

    Love every single bit of your blog!

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  21. UnknownMarch 24, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    Love your mantle, what a beautiful update!

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  22. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comMarch 24, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    So pretty! I like the symmetry! Everything you do is so wonderful!

    Have a happy Tuesday!

    XOXO
    Jen

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  23. Nancy WyattMarch 24, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    Looks Fabulous! I'm having a giveaway at my blog www.lovestocreate.com hope you stop by for a chance to win a mirror! Hugs from Conroe TX!

    www.lovestocreate.com

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  24. AndreaLeighMarch 24, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    i like it! so crisp and bright.

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  25. UnknownMarch 24, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    Great looking mantle Joy!

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  26. Teresa @ Grammy GirlfriendMarch 24, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    Love it. It is really beautiful. So glad that I found your blog. I will back soon.




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  27. ShaamMarch 25, 2009 at 1:42 AM

    Oh awesome mantle displays :)

    All the best,
    Allison

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  28. Alaskangal BMarch 25, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    I love the change in the main blog picture. I saw that on your other blog. "your home" I loved it and just looked at it yesterday. Then BAM...it is there. Very spring feeling. Cheered up my office since it is dreary and rainy in Beglium. =)

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  29. MelodyMarch 25, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    I've always wanted to be one of those people who decorated for holidays. I love the look of your Easter decor. It's not over the top with just enough elegance.

    But alas I'll just have to live vicariously through photos like yours.... because I'm lucky to even get my mantle changed for Christmas.

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  30. Lazy Mom LeslieMarch 25, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    Love the mantle! I really like seeing both pictures, last year and this year. Thanks!

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