Tuesday, March 15, 2011

SPRING {Mantle}

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My  mantle has been looking very sad for.....well, a long time.

I don't know why, but I'm kind of unmotivated to do anything with it. 

I finally got sick of how it was looking, and gave it a spring-y overhaul!

Here's the final result:



I'm loooooving my two new vases that I *made* myself!




I'm not a big faux-liage kind of person, so I tried to go with stuff that looked kind of realistic.  

I'm liking this little bunch of stuff:

Want to know how to MAKE your own milk glass vase?  Stay tuned!



I made these cute little "moss balls" and put them on my white candlesticks I already had.

I went with really earthy looking moss.




I also made this little sign; it was a different color and said something else.  
I re-purposed it!



Overall, I'm liking all the white and brightness it brings into my brown living room!


Linking up here!

ps-I was totally inspired by Layla's mantle....check it out here!

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25 comments:

  1. Nan ~ Playful DecorMarch 15, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Hi Sarah, your mantel is lovely! So spring-y! I posted about your basketball bedroom. enjoy!

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  2. UnknownMarch 15, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Sarah, the mantel look so pretty, I love the color of your walls everything pops

    Pattie

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  3. Alison @ mommadidit.blogspot.comMarch 15, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    It is all beautiful! I love your sign. That is one of my favorite hymns.

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  4. The Spaghetti WesternerMarch 15, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Looks great! I really like the moss balls. And I can't wait to see how to make my own milk glass vase...

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  5. Lauren @ Love, Water and WineMarch 15, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    I have mantel envy! :) I would love for you to stop by and link up to my Ten Buck Tuesday link party (it lasts all week)!

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  6. SAHMmy SaysMarch 16, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Pretty! Did you use styrofoam for the moss balls or something else? Thanks.

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  7. SarahMarch 16, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    SAHMmy,
    Yep, I bought some styrofoam balls, and hot glued moss to it. Very easy! Thanks for stopping by!

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  8. SarahMarch 16, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    I love your mantel, I am your newest follower from www.feelinlikescrap.com

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  9. UnknownMarch 16, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Ooh. I love all the green and white touches. So crisp. I'm a big fan of white objects - love those candle sticks!

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  10. Becca BertottiMarch 16, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Love it all ... from the milk glass vase, to the moss and the sign! Beautiful Spring mantle! *Becca* (your newest follower)

    www.adventuresindecorating1.blogspot.com

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  11. The Pennington PointMarch 16, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    It looks so nice and fresh! I'm new here, so maybe I missed it. But I'm wondering how you made the moss balls. They are so cute. Great mantle. Lisa~

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  12. LeanneMarch 17, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    Really pretty mantel. I love the white pitchers. Thanks for linking to We're Organized Wednesday.

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  13. Vicky @ Pearl DistrictMarch 17, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    Hi :)

    I am new to your blog :) I love what you write about! Your posts are so inspiring! Thank you for taking the time and sharing!! I am your newest follower!

    Vicky :)

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  14. elizabeth@themustardceilingMarch 17, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Beautiful spring mantel Sarah, I love the pops of white and green against your taupe walls. They really stand out beautifully.

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  15. Kathy@DandelionsandDustBunniesMarch 18, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Love those milk glas vases. Those moss balls are really cool too. Love your mantel.

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  16. UnknownMarch 18, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Super Cute! I love the tile! I am now a fan.
    http://realcraftymama.blogspot.com/

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  17. Staci JMarch 18, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I'm loving your display!! I featured you on my blog today, come grab a button if you'd like!
    http://justsewsassy.com/2011/03/18/feature-friday-spring-is-in-the-air/

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  18. MeganMarch 18, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    so pretty. I need a mantle redo too!

    megan
    craftycpa.blogspot.com

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  19. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageMarch 19, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Beautiful spring mantel!

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  20. JustinMarch 19, 2011 at 10:36 PM

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  21. Michelle @ Sweet Something DesignMarch 19, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Whoops, I didn't see that my husband was logged in! :)

    Great looking mantle and the white looks great!

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  22. TashaMarch 21, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Looks GORGEOUS! I can't wait to see how you made your milk glass...I just did a milk glass project too, I wonder if it's the same idea! lol! Thanks so much for linking up to Try it Tuesday at DotDotDot! I will be featuring this! have a happy Monday!
    Tasha

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  23. UnknownMarch 22, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I have been looking for spring mantle ideas and was delighted to find yours. Love it! I especially love how you incorporated the picture of the Savior in your design. I have a similar picture on my mantle and I wanted to keep it there but still have a spring theme. Thank you so much!
    Cathy

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  24. Allison @ House of HepworthsMarch 23, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I featured you this week at my Hookin Up with HoH party!

    Feel free to stop by and grab a button if you'd like!

    ~Allison @ House of Hepworths

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  25. Sweetened by KagiMarch 24, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I love yuor mantle!!! Thanks for sharing :)
    http://sweetenedbykagi.blogspot.com

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