This is my fireplace mantel. I tried to get a picture posted for you of the before, Christmas decor but it is over on my son's log-on page and I can't figure out how to bring it onto my account...argggghhhh.
Hubby and I are still wrestlin' over whether to beadboard transform this old, ugly brick or paint or fake stone wall it?? We actually had someone come out and they never gave us the estimate on stoning it, I guess we'll keep our $1,500 it probably would cost.
This is our tribute to Hubby's parents homestead. They live on a Historical Plantation site in North Carolina. That's Papa pulling a wagon full of grandkids, a birdhouse to remind me that Papa helped each of my boys build a birdhouse we have hanging here in Texas, Cotton blooms that I had her send me this Fall and a painting that was done for her.
The mirror behind will be a chalkboard or magnet board when I get to it. The glass is old and pock-marked. MIL gave it to us from their auction left overs so it will be fun to eventually transform it.
Those quilts you can see in the mirror were made by MIL too.
I'm tagging in to TableTop Tuesday at Grits and Glamour today.
Blessings on your tabletops!
I love stuff that has special meanings and I love everything on your mantel....Christine
ReplyDeleteLove the way you have used the 'real life' photo with the painting to continue a theme. The fact that it holds special memories makes it all the more special. Great job.
ReplyDeleteThat is what mantles are for. Memories, and family.
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Denise your mantle looks so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWonderful job! :)
I love your mantel display. I love the layering & how everything relates to one another. And that everything has special meaning to you. Fabulous!!! And thanks for visiting my blog & leaving me a comment. I really appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteHow fortunate to have a mantle...and you decorated it so lovely...thanks for visiting and leaving a comment to me. Hope you visit again sometime!
ReplyDeleteI love the fireplace mantle decor. Especially when it's done in items that hold such deep meaning to us. Nicely displayed.
ReplyDeletehow pretty, and personally, I like the brick!! It has "personality"! Love the idea of the cotton blooms under the cake cover, and how wonderful to have so many treasures from your husband's family. laurie
ReplyDeleteForgot to tell you thank you so much for posting my party button. laurie
ReplyDeleteYour fireplace looks great. Love the layering and the history behind everything. I like the brick! Thanks for visiting and your wonderful comments.
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Love your mantelscape and your bricks! Have you seen mine? They look like concrete someone made stripes in with a fork, very strange! Hubby would KILL me if I painted them though.
ReplyDeleteYour comment was so cute, I'll keep my eye out for a photo of your royal friend!
Hugs,
Dawn
Everything on the mantle is lovely. We do the drive f.rom Houston to Charlotte too. It's a long way! Thanks for leaving a comment
ReplyDeleteI love to see family history displayed in a home. It so connects us with those that came and carried on before us...paving the rich heritage we now have. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteAnd you asked where we find those pretties we post...GOOGLE SEARCH something of interest to you and see what you find. Mine from today came from a blog I discovered last night. The Gypsy Purple, and I will be posting about her on my PINK Saturday post, so come back for that.
Happy Wednesday Blessings ;-)
I really like your vignette! It is so special with memories of family! Love the cotton under glass!! I'm originally an Alabama girl love the cotton!
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Denise, thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a sweet comment. Your mantel is very warm and I love the natural brick! I would leave it just the way it is.
ReplyDeleteYou have a very pretty mantel. I love all of the memories you put on it. I also like the brick the way it is. It's beautiful :>)
ReplyDeleteWhat special pieces on the mantel---I love the cotton. This area also grows cotton, so I'm familiar with those.
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