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Pretty Winter Mantel

January 4, 2018

Pretty Winter Mantel

You all are such an easy bunch to please.

In my last post I asked what you wanted to see here and based on the feedback, what I thought was boring you all to tears is exactly what you come here for.  You like seeing simple and easy ways to change things up  – no big budgets or messy renovations required.  That my friends, I can do – you are coming to the right place!

I think we all like the feeling of less clutter and open space at the start of a new year. It’s refreshing, rejuvenating, and I, for one, find it so much easier to just think and breathe when I’m not surrounded by a lot of stuff.

So every year when January rolls around I crave spaces that feel open, airy, and fresh, yet still maintain that warmth that makes you want to snuggle in on those cold winter nights.

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22 Comments Filed Under: Antiques, Decorating, Winter

Simple and Cozy Christmas Mantel

December 4, 2017

Simple and Cozy Christmas Mantel

Happy Monday!

I had an entirely different mantel set up this Christmas season, and then I visited a holiday pop-up shop hosted by Lucky Junk over the weekend and fell in love with the most perfect piece of Christmas art.  It was so very in tune with the rustic, woodland vibe I had going on this year that I just had to bring it home.

You know how that goes, right?

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28 Comments Filed Under: Antiques, Christmas

Inspire: Beautiful Fall Mantels

September 29, 2017

Inspire: Beautiful Fall Mantels

There are so many ways to decorate a mantel for the fall season.  You can keep it simple or layer multiple elements.  Sprinkle in fall color or keep it textured and neutral.  You can line it with pumpkins and fall leaves, or take a more subtle approach.

Your creativity can really run wild with this space in your home – so have some fun with it!

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6 Comments Filed Under: Decorating, Fall, Inspiration

Creating a Fall Mantel

September 15, 2017

Creating a Fall Mantel

Do you like displays to be perfectly symmetrical or do you prefer them to feel a little more random and casual?

I definitely fall into that random and casual category.

But just because a display is casual and a little random, doesn’t mean there shouldn’t be balance.

But creating that balance can be a little intimidating, right?

If a candlestick is on the left, does a vase look okay over on the right? And if three books are stacked up over on the right – how many books should be stacked up on the left?  Should there be books on the left? And what about that empty space…

We’re such over-thinkers, aren’t we?

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23 Comments Filed Under: Antiques, Decorating, Fall

Simply Vintage Summer Mantel

June 12, 2017

Simply Vintage Summer Mantel

You know how the New Year rolls around and everyone picks a word to describe or represent or inspire what they want to focus on/improve on for the upcoming year?

I didn’t do that.

I’ve never done that.

For the record, I think it’s a great idea – it’s just that I’m too lazy/too much of an over-thinker to make that kind of commitment 😉

But…

If I had picked a word – I think maybe my word would have been simplify.

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12 Comments Filed Under: Decorating, Summer

Cozy Winter Mantel

January 9, 2017

Cozy Winter Mantel

Happy Monday!

The Christmas decorations have all been stored away and the house is finally put back together.  Jordan is recovering really well after his surgery and we have more or less returned to our normal routine.

The freezing cold temps have also returned outside, so I am looking forward to evenings spent snuggling in under a heavy blanket to catch up on some reading and maybe watch a movie or two.  Especially now that things are feeling all clean and cozy around the house.

I don’t think I’m alone when I say I like that time right after Christmas when the house feels just a bit empty.  It’s like everything gets a chance to breathe and allows for a new perspective on things.

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22 Comments Filed Under: Decorating, Inspiration, Winter

An Inexpensive and Easy way to add Character to your Fireplace

November 6, 2015

An Inexpensive and Easy way to add Character to your Fireplace

TGIF! Ever have those weeks that just drag on and on? That’s how this week was for me, and it was brutal – I’m so glad the weekend is finally here! I’m also pretty excited about what I have to share with you today, because…the next stage of our fireplace makeover is complete!! 🙂 🙂

Before you get too excited (I just know you’re all on the edge of your seats right now), this isn’t a drastic makeover or anything extraordinary – but I never wanted it to be. I simply wanted a subtle way to add some character and allow our fireplace to be more of a focal point in the living room – and I really think we achieved that.

Should I stop talking and just show you the picture already?

Ok, ok…

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10 Comments Filed Under: Decorating, DIY, Remodeling

Fireplace Ideas

September 30, 2015

Fireplace Ideas

With September coming to an end, it won’t be long before we are wanting to cozy in for the night beside a crackling fire. Although messy – and lots more work – nothing really beats the smells and sounds of a wood burning fire, am I right? [Read more…]

4 Comments Filed Under: Decorating, Remodeling

Quick Fireplace Makeover

July 19, 2015

Quick Fireplace Makeover

Our fireplace received a quick and simple update this weekend – the result of one of those “why didn’t I think of that before?” moments. For a refresh, this is how our fireplace looked when we bought the house: [Read more…]

2 Comments Filed Under: Antiques, Decorating

A Fireplace in the Bedroom

April 20, 2015

A Fireplace in the Bedroom

I was browsing pinterest the other night and I came across a picture of a beautiful bedroom with a lovely brick fireplace. [Read more…]

2 Comments Filed Under: Inspiration

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