My Easter Mantel

I thought I'd show you all the way I decorated my mantel for Easter. I like it so much I may keep it this way all Spring! (giveaway winner is at the bottom of this post)

I found this sweet twiggy nest at TJ Maxx.

Now why didn't I think of covering an egg with moss? Goodness knows I used everything else.

Here's what the candles looked like when I bought them (from the grocery store!).

I turned their tags around, trimmed them, used distress ink and added stickers.

Here is the before photo of my thrift store candlesticks.

And here is how the candlesticks look after I painted them.

The before rooster "thingy" (from Homegoods).

I just added a little twine so he didn't look so shiny.

The left side of the mantel.

The right side of the mantel.

I brought this home from the thrift store last year.

This is the first make over I gave it. But the black paint was to shiny for my taste.

Now it's all shabby. So much better!

A little rooster pitcher I got on clearance at TJ Maxx (can you tell I love that store?)

I love the fresh rosemary. I will be putting it out in the garden soon.

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter!!

The winner of my give away is....Sue Ann's Journey. Check out her blog, it's quite a treat!

I've joined the Mantel Party at The Nester!

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Write by: AN - Sunday, April 4, 2010