I was looking at my fireplace mantel and decided to make it more “summery” (is that a word?) Any way I wanted it to be clean and fresh looking. I found these white rather nautical candle lanterns at IKEA last year and thought they might be fun to use.
I also decided to use these matching topiaries that I bought at Target a few years ago and place this cute old clock right smack in the middle.
I had a hard time finding a piece of artwork that would fit in the middle of the uppermost part of the fireplace that would not cost a fortune!! I found this painting that brings in the red that I needed…because this room looks right into my kitchen which has red walls (see story of black Ikea Shelving back in June to see a picture of the red wall papered walls). I bought the painting at Garden Ridge for $79.00! The frame was either gold or brown (I can’t remember now) when I bought it so I did have to spray paint it black. It is quite large and I am pretty happy with it. Next I think I want to replace the dark green tiles that surround the fireplace with old brick!! That is my most favorite look.
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What if you have a flat screen television above your mantel? Any ideas?
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Yep, “summery” is indeed a word, and you accomplished it.
I think you did a great job. It really does feel summery!
RERE! i cant wait to c u in st.george! did u get on that last flight? i hope so! i love u! c u tomorrow!