Monday, February 27, 2012

A Fresh Mantle

I found this beautiful oil painting at the thrift store for a $1.50. The painting and my newly crafted moss monogram were the inspiration I used to freshen up my mantle.Making a moss monogram was so easy! I simply traced around the letter onto the back of a moss mat (ready-made moss glued onto netting, purchased at the craft store). Then I cut and hot glued the moss pieces onto the monogram. I added faux nature onto my mantle---a flower resembling those in the painting, and a pot of grass to balance the moss letter. On the other side I placed two yellow ceramic artichokes and a tall pink orchid that mimic the colors in the art. All that was needed to complete the mantle was a few brightly colored books and a couple of shiny candlesticks (my favorite go-to items in decor!).
And there you have
a fresh, ready-for-spring mantle!


This post linked to:
The Lettered Cottage

7 comments:

  1. LOVE this! So fresh and and ready for spring. I love the colors!

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  2. Beautiful and upbeat mantel display! Spring is in the air here in AZ. Time to decorate!

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  3. I love it. Just took down all my winter things from my mantle. Now it is time to find what I want for Spring.

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  5. Very pretty! Looks like spring is in full bloom at your house! Lovely!
    xo-Lisa

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