Spring Mantel

by Myra on April 6, 2011

I’m just about giddy to share my Spring mantel with you!  One of the things that I miss about the house we sold was our beautiful mantel/fireplace.  The casa doesn’t have a fireplace but, when I found a mantel for $40 at the ReStore, I decided to go for a faux fireplace.

We finally got the mantel installed last week and I’ve had so much fun decorating it for Spring!

{swoon}

My sweet husband and I went thrift shopping on our anniversary {He rocks like that!} and we found the mirror for $15!  I used cabinet doors that I pulled out of the kitchen on each side of the mirror. I love the contrast and texture of the doors.

Last week I picked up the watering can from a thrift store for $3. Love it!  That messy bookcase in the mirror is a project for another day…just keeping it real! :)

Tulips, aren’t they beautiful?

I love my Red Letter Words piece.  Everything that Dee creates is fabulous!

I saved some of the hardwood flooring nails from the bathroom remodel.  I love how they look in my old Ball jar!

Old books make the best accessories!

Holla! :)

The arm chairs are just begging to be slipcovered. Maybe I’ll get brave one day and slipcover them – Miss Mustard Seed style!

My “Grow Banner” is easy and frugal to make.  Isn’t it cute?!

You can catch a peek at the newly remodeled bathroom in this picture.  Just excuse the ladder…ahem.

One last fun peek!

Thanks for stopping by today!  What’s your favorite Spring flower?

Don’t miss the amazing wooden sign giveaway on my other blog!

Linked to: Beth’s Spring Mantel PartyTransformation Thursday and Get Your Craft On and Before & After Party!

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1 Jamie @ See Jamie blog April 6, 2011 at 5:39 pm

So cute. Love it! My mantle needs a little sprucing up, too, but for now the two newly re-potted plants I added yesterday will have to do. :)

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2 Myra April 7, 2011 at 12:48 pm

Thanks Jamie!! :)

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3 Chris April 6, 2011 at 5:41 pm

So fresh and fun! I’m pretty much in love with the garland. Looks great!

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4 Myra April 7, 2011 at 12:47 pm

Thanks so much Chris!! :) Hope you are doing well!!

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5 Cherie April 6, 2011 at 6:11 pm

love the look of it.
Did you do the screen in front of the mantel?

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6 Myra April 7, 2011 at 12:47 pm

Thanks Cherie! :) The “screen” is an old window with fabric tacked on the back. :) Fun!!

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7 marli April 6, 2011 at 7:31 pm

makes me want a mantel – real or pretend!

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8 Emily@Decorchick April 6, 2011 at 7:56 pm

I love it Myra!! Your pics are gorgeous too!

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9 Myra April 7, 2011 at 12:46 pm

Thanks sweet Emily! :) you are a wonderful friend!!

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10 Lisa April 6, 2011 at 9:28 pm

Love your mantel…those cabinets doors are darling…amazing what works…..I would have never looked twice at those doors but on your mantel they are perfect!

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11 Myra April 7, 2011 at 12:45 pm

Thanks Lisa! You know…the mantel needed something and I just happened to remember those cabinet doors. They “made” the mantel. :)

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12 Tonya April 6, 2011 at 9:38 pm

Well I can see why you are giddy!!! Love your mantel!! It looks so bright & cheery! The tulips are so pretty in the jars & I also LOVE your Red Letter Words piece! Gorgeous!!

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13 Myra April 7, 2011 at 12:44 pm

Thank you Tonya!! :)

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14 Hannah L. April 6, 2011 at 9:41 pm

OH-MY-GOODNESS!!! MYRA! L-o-v-e the mantel!! *sigh* soooo pretty!! I love it soo much!
*swoon* I think I’m in love! =)
Favorite thing of the house so far!
~Hannah

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15 Myra April 7, 2011 at 12:43 pm

Thanks sweet girl! :) xo

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16 Allison April 6, 2011 at 10:14 pm

Your mantel is beautiful! I LOVE all your thrifty finds. I’m new to your blog, so I’m off to browse around for a bit :)

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17 Myra April 7, 2011 at 12:41 pm

Welcome Allison! I’m so glad you found my blog!! :)

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18 ashley @ the handmade home April 6, 2011 at 10:30 pm

youre so cute with your holla-self. love this. ;)

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19 Myra April 7, 2011 at 12:40 pm

ha! thanks ashley! ;)

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20 Jill April 6, 2011 at 11:02 pm

Oh my goodness! I LOVE the way it all looks together. What a great way to still have mantle, and I love the cupboard doors with the mirror, the jars, the birdcage… not sure I can pick a favorite element. Beautifully done! And, my favorite spring flower is a tulip :)

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21 Myra April 7, 2011 at 12:40 pm

Aww, Jill, thank you so much! #tuliploversunite :)

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22 Isabel April 6, 2011 at 11:03 pm

I love tulips! I have always liked them! I wanted them for my wedding but I got married in July. I love your your decor! Wish I had a fireplace!

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23 Myra April 7, 2011 at 12:39 pm

Thank you Isabel! :)

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24 Candace April 7, 2011 at 12:29 am

Adorable! LOVE it!!!

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25 Myra April 7, 2011 at 12:32 pm

Thanks sweet friend! :) I hope y’all are doing well!!

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26 Becki April 7, 2011 at 6:41 am

So glad to see your spring mantle! Beautiful! I just did my mantle yesterday. You alway do a great job and I look forward to seeing what else you’ve got up your sleeve at the Casabella!

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27 Gayle April 7, 2011 at 7:25 am

Looks wonderful, I really love the window firescreen! Very creative.

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28 Kim April 7, 2011 at 8:00 am

luv the look.
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29 Amy Edwards April 7, 2011 at 9:25 am

LOVE IT! Now I want one. Aside from your green desk, this might be my favorite project of yours!!!!

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30 Myra April 7, 2011 at 12:32 pm

Thanks Amy!! :)

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31 Sarah April 7, 2011 at 9:39 am

I feel inspired. I haven’t changed up my mantel for a long time! Yours is lovely.

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32 Myra April 7, 2011 at 12:31 pm

Thank you Sarah for your sweet comment!

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33 traci April 7, 2011 at 9:45 am

Love it, Myra! You are so great at styling. Me…not so much. :)
I have a fireplace in my room that I never decorate! I’m too skeered!
Love those tulips and Dee’s print. Oh, and the banner!
xoxo

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34 Myra April 7, 2011 at 12:31 pm

Thanks so much Traci! :) You are amazing at styling…whatchu talkin’ about?! I hope you have a fabulous day! xoxo

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35 Tricia (@Tricia_triesDIY) April 7, 2011 at 9:56 am

It looks great, Myra! The nails in the Ball jar is a cute, personal touch. Now, tell me about the fireplace screen. That is adorable! I’ve never seen anyone do anything like that before. Do you change out the fabric for different seasons?

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36 Myra April 7, 2011 at 12:29 pm

Thanks Tricia! I had an old window that was already attached to a base. I tacked fabric on the back. I probably will change it out for seasons. My goal is to eventually add more to the fireplace “surround” area to make it look more like a real fireplace. :)

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37 Jessica @ Decor Adventures April 7, 2011 at 9:57 am

Hi Myra,

How lovely is this! I think my favorite part is the mirror, it stands out so well, and how great to find a round one.

I’m thinking of slipcovering too, but haven’t taken the plunge yet!

Happy Spring :-)

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38 Myra April 7, 2011 at 12:19 pm

Thank you Jessica! :) Happy Spring to you too!!

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39 Shelly April 7, 2011 at 10:03 am

Love it! It’s Beautiful!
Shelly xo

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40 Liz@HoosierHomemade April 7, 2011 at 10:32 am

Love it Myra! Especially the tulips!
~Liz

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41 Erin April 7, 2011 at 10:53 am

Your mantel is gorgeous!!! This is what I would want my mantel to look like (if I had one.) :)

My favorite spring flower is anything with color! LOL I’m usually beyond craving green and any flowers by springtime in Indiana. :)

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42 Myra April 7, 2011 at 12:19 pm

Thanks for your sweet comment Erin! :)

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43 Aubrey April 7, 2011 at 11:51 am

Love it, darlin! It just looks so lovely and cozy… totally enjoying you nest in the new digs. ;)

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44 Myra April 7, 2011 at 12:16 pm

Thanks sweet friend! Need to have a girl’s night soon!! :)

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45 Jovi April 7, 2011 at 12:52 pm

Oh.. this is sooooo cute! I love all the textures you used! I wish I had the creativity to do something something like this. It takes me forever to finish a project. I realized I am a perfectionist {It’s a big downfall}. I am going to need you to come over and help me with all my unfinished projects. Great job! I am in love with your mantel. =)

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46 Myra April 7, 2011 at 1:47 pm

Thanks for your sweet comment, Jovi! I’m a perfectionist too, but I’m changing and embracing the beauty of imperfection. It’s empowering and I’m loving the results. :)

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47 Kim April 7, 2011 at 2:22 pm

Love the mantel – it is beautiful! What a beautiful mirror – and I also love all the different textures you used. ~Kim

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48 Amber @ Grace One Hundred April 8, 2011 at 2:04 pm

Myra! I finished my spring mantel! Thank you so much for inspiring me to do this. I am so happy with the result!! My “blessed nest” theme turned out great… http://bit.ly/hWlC01

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49 Kimm at REINVENTED April 8, 2011 at 6:34 pm

OMG, I love all of your choices! So colorful and springy.

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50 kathryn April 9, 2011 at 10:27 am

very cute and perfect for easter! I love the banner and tulips. they are my favorite. I saw you on tatertots and jello.

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51 Sommer April 9, 2011 at 10:53 am

Oh I love the mirror! The birdcage is darling and I’m drooling over the window below! I would love to have you share this at my VIP party this weekend =) http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/04/vip-party-10.html

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52 Vivek April 9, 2011 at 1:02 pm

Its a Great colors. Love it….

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53 Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top April 9, 2011 at 9:31 pm

I adore tulips! So pretty! Your faux fireplace is fab! I love all the colors! I love how you’ve arranged everything. You just got me looking in my living to see if maybe I could put chairs in front of it like this. We don’t burn fires so I could possibly.

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54 Southern Fried Gal April 11, 2011 at 7:26 am

I love your mantel. You have lots of great touches here – especially love the grow banner, the fruit of the spirit art, and the print behind the fire screen. Thanks for sharing!

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55 Amanda April 19, 2011 at 3:37 am

I love your mantel – so cute! I love all the cute little details and the fun banner!

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56 Chiara April 22, 2011 at 3:47 pm

I am in love with this mantel. I can’t believe you scored that mirror for 7 dollars! We have the same mirror with a white frame (above a black console), and it was pricey. I love the cabinet doors, and I LOVE the Fruits of the Spirit sign. Everything is beautiful.
I shared this post on my Friday Favorites post today. Feel free to grab a featured button if you want it. Have a beautiful weekend!

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57 Terry May 2, 2011 at 8:52 am

I love that you kept the flooring nails and put them in that jar. They look cute and are sentimental – love it!! By the way, I wouldn’t have noticed the bookcase. Great job. :)

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58 Arlington Mama May 2, 2011 at 9:58 am

Found you from the before and after party at TDC. LOVE this! Beautiful work!

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59 Leah Koenig March 27, 2012 at 2:52 pm

As much as I love your fresh spring mantel, I love the shower curtain the the background more! Is that burlap that is spy??? I feel a shower curtain face lift coming on! Thanks for sharing!
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60 Myra March 27, 2012 at 4:16 pm

Ha! It’s actually not a shower curtain, but a drop cloth curtain panel. I had them flanking the living room windows. :)

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61 Ern Spain April 4, 2012 at 8:17 pm

Hi Myra,

I know this is an old post, but I love your mantel so much that I featured it on my blog today. Just wanted to let you know!

-Erin Spain
DIYOntheCheap.com

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62 Myra April 5, 2012 at 2:37 pm

Thank you Erin! :)

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