Winter Mantel

My winter mantel for 2012 2013!

I was too lazy to style the whole firepace so you'll just be seeing the mantel today.

 

 

Here is how my mantel looked when I first started working on it.

I decided the mirror was just way to small.

 

 

 

So I borrowed a mirror from my dining room.

At first I thought it was too big, but after living with it for a week I think it's fine.

Then I saw a quote on Pinterest saying that there should be 7" from your mantel to your mirror.

Oh well....

 

 

 

I found this cement urn at Marshall's last weekend for only $7.99. Such a steal!

I really love it! It reminds me of the pretty finials Pottery Barn sells.

The basket I've had for ages. I filled it with artichokes I found at the thrift store for 25 cents a piece!!

I added a few magnolia leaves from my back yard.

 

 

 

The other side of my mantel has my demi john I found on Ebay.

Along with an urn from Pottery Barn filled with lavender I found at a different thrift store for only $2.00. So if you're looking for cheap faux plants don't forget to check your local thrift store. :)

 

 

 

The mirror is from Kirkland Home. I really like the white wash on the wood.

 

 

 

I think the mantel has a modern French Country look to it, but in nice soft colors.

I'm so looking forward to when the real lavender is in bloom!

 

Linking To:

Treasure Hunt Thursay @ From My Front Porch To Yours

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage

 

 

 

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Write by: AN - Monday, January 7, 2013