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Spring Mantel 2012

March 8, 2012 by Barb 20 Comments

When I look at my spring mantel I feel that it’s quite plain. Well, maybe it’s just simple . . . I like that word better!

Spring Mantel, Moss, Pussy Willows

When I spied some pussy willows in the ditch in late February (earliest ever), I decided I couldn’t wait any longer to bring a bit of spring love into the house.

I bought the big ‘old’ wood mirror from Home Sense and at the same time noticed the two black framed pictures with the trees. They could have been photographs taken from my dining room window! They really drew me in – I love the fact that there is a tiny bit of green growth showing.

I added three moss balls and a tiny bird house which I found at our country gift store. I also found a pretty yellow pillow and layered it on top of a light green one to brighten up my brown chair.

Spring Mantel, Moss, Pussy Willows

Spring Mantel, Moss, Pussy Willows

Spring Mantel, Moss, Pussy Willows

Spring Mantel, Moss, Pussy Willows

Spring Mantel, Moss, Pussy Willows

The sun is so bright right now and it was pouring in as I took these photos. Everything looks so cheerful. Spring is here, in my house at least.

Filed Under: HOME DECOR Tagged With: mantel, pussy willow, spring

Comments

  1. Lydia Criss Mays says

    March 8, 2012 at 10:48 pm

    OH, that’s just beautiful! How inspiring! I needed that. I think the only thing gracing our mantel right now is dust and that’s not too stylish or creative! Hmmm…gonna have fun brainstorming this one! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Happy seeing beautiful!
    http://seeabeautifulworld.blogspot.com/

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  2. TexWisGirl says

    March 8, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    i LOVE the naturalness of it. really like those framed birch trees, too!

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  3. Sharon says

    March 9, 2012 at 12:10 am

    I really really like your mantel!! I have such a hard time decorating mine…I am never happy with it…it’s long…narrow…and tall…making me feel as if everything is lined up with their back against the wall! Again let me say…I TRULY LOVE this mantel!
    Sharon

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  4. Deanna says

    March 9, 2012 at 12:15 am

    I always look forward to the changing of your decor any time of the year. “simply” beautiful!!

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  5. Helene says

    March 9, 2012 at 12:50 am

    So pretty….love pussy willows!

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  6. Kathy says

    March 9, 2012 at 4:32 am

    I thought for SURE you took those photos on your mantle! I need to soon change out my mantle too…not sure what I’m going to do yet, the inspiration hasn’t struck. But I do love pussy willows!

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  7. Lori says

    March 10, 2012 at 12:12 am

    Love that you found some pussy willows ~ I need to go out on the week-end and see if I can find some myself. The mantle looks great Barb ~ those tree photos are fantastic. Have a great week-end.

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  8. Gillian says

    March 10, 2012 at 11:51 am

    I am envious of your pussy willows! Your mantle is beautiful, i like that it is so simple and clean. Fresh.

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  9. karren says

    March 10, 2012 at 5:15 pm

    I wish I had a mantle. I miss that from the home that I grew up in. Oh…now I am homesick for the Pussy Willows that my mother grew there. So are you posting Holly Hocks next? LOL!

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  10. Ross says

    March 10, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    I really like the look that you’ve achieved! I only wish spring was showing itself in my parts!

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  11. Fox Hollow Cottage says

    March 13, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    I love your mantel. It is not plain at all… it is so beautifully layered. The scale is perfection. The pussy willows are like a whisper of what’s to come and the art with the Birch Trees (I think) are gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  12. somewhat quirky says

    March 13, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    I don’t think it is plain at all! I love the pussy willow. I’m a new follower, would love for you to follow back!

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  13. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    March 14, 2012 at 2:29 am

    My gosh, I love the simplicity of this and the moss balls had me at “hello”. Perfect balance of textures. :)

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  14. Shasta @ intheoldroad says

    March 14, 2012 at 6:05 am

    Beautiful mantel. Stopping by from Fox Hollow Cottage’s Spring Mantel party.

    Shasta

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  15. Jill says

    March 15, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    Oh no not plain at all but gorgeous! I need a pussy willow bush and they are so easy to grow I don’t know why I don’t have one.

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  16. aimee says

    March 17, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    this looks beautiful, i would love for you to come and link it up at http://twiggstudios.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/sunday-show-off-party-6-come-and-link.html

    thankyou so much enjoy the rest of your weekend xxx

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  17. Connie Smiley says

    March 20, 2012 at 12:56 am

    So beautiful, I’m feeling a little pussy willow envy right now.

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  18. Lorrie says

    March 23, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    Love the Pussy Willows, wish I had some.. your mantel looks great!

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  19. Sherry says

    March 29, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    Very chic! I like it! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  20. Lisa RedWillow says

    March 20, 2014 at 3:07 pm

    Gorgeous. I m wondering how to do something like with with a wood stove. Perhaps beside it . Im in love with what you create.

    Thanks Barb. A great photo.

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