It seriously has looked like this for over a month and has been driving me crazy!! So I have finally taken action! My Christmas Mantel was traditional and symmetrical. I wanted something a bit more casual and eclectic. More of a comfy feel. I started with this runner I customized a while back. It was such a rewarding project!
It is simply my $3 table runner from Target, to which I added my favorite bargain trim. I found it on ebay for super cheap. I used in to customize my store bought curtains and the left over finished out this lovely mantel swag. Ok, back to the mantel.
Next I added this arrangement I put together. I wanted it to look as though I walked through the garden of my French cottage and picked out my favorites and simply placed them in a bucket. (yes, a regular day dream of mine) I really like how it turned out. It's a mixture of dried and silk floral and has a very free, natural look with hint of Spring. (wishful thinking!) The galvanized metal brightens things up a bit.
On the other side of my framed art piece lovely TV, I have this sweet little planter I made last Spring (that word again ;). I love the container! It's fun how you can give simple greenery a unique look by using interesting containers.
I set on top of some faux books and joined with a decorative finial and one of the candle lamps I had on the mantel before. I took the shade of to stay with my laid back motif.
Finally, since it is the LOVE month, I made these little X O's. They are just wood letters from Michaels that I mod podged Christmas wrapping paper on. I painted out the sides in burnt umber and then added a tiny bit the the mod podge to give it an all over aged appearance. Just a simple little Valentine touch to add a festive-ness to my mantel.
Completing this 10 minute project has taken a load off my back. Why do I put off simple things that make me feel so much better? Does anyone else do this but me? I feels so great, I am ready to take on all the other things that have been making me nuts this past month. There is a looooonngg list! I hope all of you can beat this winter blues and do the things that make you feel good and hopefully Spring will be here soon!
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