Now that September has arrived and the official start to Fall is just a week away, it was time to bring out small touches of Autumn on the mantel. I've mentioned before that mantels are always a challenge for me. I strive for that "Goldilocks" look.
Showing posts with label mantel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mantel. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Friday, August 4, 2023
Vintage Painting and Sunflowers on the Mid-Summer Mantel
When August rolls around I feel a slight hint that fall is on the way. I'm not wishing summer away, but I know many of us are done with the heat and humidity. August means sunflowers and dried hydrangeas with darker colors of the harvest. There's a small shift toward my favorite time of the year.
Labels:
hearth room,
ironstone,
mantel,
mid-summer,
oil paintings,
sunflowers
Friday, June 16, 2023
Vintage Flags in the Hearth Room
How has your "June and start to summer" been going? I know I say this at least once a week, but can you believe we're now into mid-June and even though it's not officially summer, it's definitely summer around here in southern Missouri.
Labels:
hearth room,
mantel,
patriotic,
vintage flags
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Fun Easter Graphics and Pillow in the Spring Hearth Room
I've loved this Big Bunny Face graphic since I'd seen it several years ago, so when I found it on a pillow cover from Amazon recently I had to have him to celebrate the season. He reminds me of the Peter Rabbit illustrations of Beatrix Potter so many years ago. Realistic, but a little whimsical, too.
Friday, March 24, 2023
Easter to Spring Hearth Room Mantel
Last Christmas I found a wonderful framed grainsack with a French sheep motif, and I fell in love. I knew it would be a piece I could use throughout the year, especially Christmas and Easter. As it goes, I've left it up on the mantel throughout the winter and just transitioned my mantel with changeups using topiaries, lanterns and evergreen branches.
Labels:
Easter,
grain sacks,
hearth,
hearth room,
lambs,
mantel,
March,
rabbits,
spring
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
A Cozy Winter Mantel and Hearth Room
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Holidays at Home Christmas Mantel and More
Doesn't it seem just a short time ago we were celebrating Christmas week? The older I get the faster time flies. But here we are again celebrating Christmas and getting ready to end the year and looking forward to the New Year!
Labels:
Chrstmas,
December,
hearth room,
mantel,
sideboard
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Late October Mantel with the Snow Owls
It's mid-October and my mantel tends to change up a bit when the weather starts getting cooler. I have a few vintage critters that come out to play in late fall and this year I decided I wanted to give my vintage concrete owl a little refresh before he swooped in and took up residence on the mantel.
Sunday, September 11, 2022
Cozy Up to Fall in the Hearth Room
Welcome to my mish mash of early fall pics here in the Hearth Room. I shared my Mantel with Transferware and Ironstone earlier this week, so today I'm sharing the rest of the room. Things change pretty quick in September so I need to stay current week by week!
Labels:
coffeepot,
early Fall,
fall,
hearth room,
ironstone,
mantel,
sideboard,
sunflowers
Thursday, September 8, 2022
September Mantel with Ironstone and Transferware
Does decorating for Fall sound better once it becomes September? I think there is a subtle shift in my brain's ability to bring out some pumpkins and leaves once we're officially past Labor Day. I've had my Fall tubs out for several weeks, but I just couldn't get excited until this last week. Plus the weather has cooled down a bit and the light seems to be making those longer shadows that don't happen till Autumn is on our doorstep.
Labels:
Brown Transferware,
fall,
hearth room,
ironstone,
mantel
Sunday, August 7, 2022
A Sunflower Mantel and Late Summer Inspiration
Hi friends. Today I'm sharing a look back post with a late summer cottage mantel from our last house. This time of year I'm captivated by sunflowers. They are the symbol for late summer, relaxation, casual dinners al fresco, and all things French Country... and I love to have them taking showing out on the mantel.
Labels:
late summer,
mantel,
summer,
sunflowers
Saturday, June 25, 2022
July 4th Patriotic Hearth Room
Hello Friends, welcome to the Patriotic Celebrations Hop today, where we're gathering to share some fun vintage ideas and inspiration for July 4th and summer. Our good friend Amber from Follow the Yellow Brick Home is hosting this Hop, so be sure and run by to visit. And if you're coming from Laura's blog, Decor to Adore and her vintage inspired flag made of scraps, then I'm so glad you're here and following along with the Hop!
Sunday, June 19, 2022
Mini Patriotic Makeovers on the Mantel
Hey there friends. I know we all like a good project and DIY, but today I'm going to share with you what happens when things don't turn out quite like we might plan. I'm going to share a behind the scenes pair of mini makeovers that I decided on for the patriotic mantel here in the hearth room. Many of us don't like to share those blah frustrating moments when you have a plan that gets off track. (me included). Personally, I think sharing setbacks and makeovers #1,#2, and #3 help all of us and save some time. Even if we have to cringe a bit and admit it was my best shot.
Friday, April 29, 2022
Spring Themed Prints in the Hearth Room
I gave my hearth room a mini refresh for spring this last week with a couple of spring themed prints, and moved a few pieces around on the mantel. I usually keep one of my lamb canvas prints on the mantel but thought I'd try out this framed bird poster as something a bit different.
Labels:
April,
birds,
floral print,
hearth room,
mantel,
prints
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Vintage Cottage Weekend: Spring and Easter Mantels
Hi Friends, today I'm sharing a few photos of my Easter Mantles through the years. To be honest, decorating a mantel has always been a challenge for me, no matter what the season. One reason is that at two of my previous houses the fireplace and mantels have been ginormous... and since I'm a vertically challenged gal, that always meant dragging out a step ladder and climbing up precariously to make adjustments. The mantel at this current house has been so much easier to work with. No ladders here and slightly more compact in size so it doesn't have to be a monumental task. These first photos are from last year and I'm using my favorite Spring canvas sheep print, who has shown up on the mantel each Spring these last few years.
Saturday, January 22, 2022
Keeping it Cozy in My Winter Hearth Room
This is the perfect time of year to look for the "Cozy" elements for our homes and personal life. Whether we're crazy about winter or not, we all want to make our homes warm and comfortable for our family. It's been cold and windy here this month so I'm sharing a few ways I keep it a place where we can snuggle up and enjoy our surroundings.
Labels:
blankets,
fireplace,
hearth room,
January,
mantel,
Neutral Winter Home Decor,
quilts,
winter
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
A Mantle in Transition and A Rustic Centerpiece
Are you ready for Thanksgiving, friends?
We're on our own, the two of us, so I've been using this last week to do the transition from Fall / Thanksgiving to Christmas decor. I won't say it's been a quick process, but I did have one area that was relatively easy because I had a few of the elements already in place... The mantel in the Hearth Room.
Labels:
Christmas,
fall,
hearth room,
mantel,
November,
tapestry pumpkins,
Thanksgiving
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Late Fall Mantel with Woodland Friends
I did a little tweaking in the Hearth Room for late Fall by bringing out my two Fall Friends to hang out on the mantel. My chippy concrete owl and the old squirrel bank took their spot of honor. Our weather has finally changed to the cooler temps that should come with the last week of October, so some darker and heavier textiles will be feeling at home in here.
Friday, September 24, 2021
Fall Leaf Wreath on the Mantel
We finally made it to Fall and I'm so excited! I've been looking forward to this season for a while now. I love each season, but decorating for Fall is just my favorite time of year!
Monday, August 16, 2021
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