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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

My Mantel Today

Albeit reluctantly, I did take down my Valentine's Mantel on the last day of February.  It was time to clean up the glitter. :)   So this is what my mantel looks like today.   No theme going on here - mostly just a little assortment of things I like. 




 Really I just wanted to figure out some arrangement that featured this amazingly lovely orchid my sweetheart gave me on my b-day.   It warrants some attention.




 I did make this little felt wreath that I thought would be my "spring wreath" but as I got about 3/4 the way through making it, it struck me as looking rather Christmas-y???  I don't know.  My vision of it seemed so spring in my head!   Obstinate, I still hung it up, but it probably will come down in the next couple weeks and show up again next December...



Realistically the orchid will fade, and the whole arrangement will come down in a couple weeks.



But it's something different and fresh for today.




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13 comments:

  1. Natalie@Little Prairie GirlMarch 7, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    simply gorgeous!

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  2. BrandiMarch 7, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    So pretty! I love your orchid! Your wreath looks springy to me!

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  3. Dana @ Cooking At Cafe DMarch 7, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Looks like Spring to me - I just pinned your wreath.
    http://pinterest.com/pin/218495019391657536/

    ~ Dana
    Cooking at Cafe D

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  4. HoneyMarch 7, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    I think it looks spring like to me. And I LOVE your mantel. Oh how I wish I had that type of space in my house. All my "mantels" are faux.
    Lovely!!

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  5. JacquelineMarch 7, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Gorgeous mantel! I love the open frames and the books displayed.

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  6. Bonnie @ Uncommon DesignsMarch 7, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Stunning!! Love all your mantel looks!! Bonnie @ uncommon

    www.uncommondesignsonline.com

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  7. SharnaMarch 7, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    So pretty! I think that the wreath is too dark for spring but I agree, it's perfect for Christmas!

    Sharna
    perfectlycloudyclothingblog.blogspot.com

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  8. Tonya @ Love of Family And HomeMarch 7, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Looks gorgeous!! Just perfect spring!! You should link up with the Lettered Cottage on March 20th for the Spring Mantel party!!

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  9. LoraMarch 7, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    so pretty! my favorite parts are the felt wreath and the little bird. :)

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  10. UnknownMarch 7, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    i want an orchid! i never used to like them, but i think i do now :) also...your mantle in general is just fab. i didn't realize your wreath was felt right away. it looked like bay leaves! that would be super cute too! i think it looks springy.

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  11. StephanieMarch 7, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Love the empty frames!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 8, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Happy(late) birthday! Love the orchid;)
    I remember the first time I saw your mantel, with all those fabulously amazing frames and that was the very minute I signed up tp be a follower! Love it, makes me crazy jealous. I have a huge deep corner mantel that is a bit of a nightmare to deal with!

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  13. UnknownMarch 10, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    I always love your mantel transformations!!

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