So, I did my mantle re-do research last week and found ideas I loved at a new-to-me decorating blog called The Lettered Cottage. This spring mantel arrangement was my favorite thing I saw on the whole internet– totally school room friendly and clean and fresh. My interpretation is not quite as pretty or involved, but the only thing I had to buy was an ugly thrift store flowery painting. It had no glass and the picture was printed on stiff board, so all I just painted over the painting with chalkboard paint and turned the gold frame white. That was easily done in a morning. I think it will be fun to change up the words and draw pictures every now and then.
If you remember my mantel-cubby thing used to be mauve. SHHHH! Don’t tell my landlords, but one of the walls in the living room is painted a tannish color. Barry found the left over down in the basement so I used it to cover the mauve. Technically, that’s not changing the paint colors in the house right, since this color is used in the house? I don’t think they’ll notice. It certainly makes me feel better.
I know my candles would look better if they were pure white instead of cream colored, but they’re what I have. I think some apple green pottery would be a fun addition, as well as something white and small on the walls on either side of the black board. I’m on the look out for something that I love. I don’t want to buy things just to fill spaces– but because I think they’re beautiful and they make me happy. And I prefer artist made things rather than China made things, of course. I’ll keep an eye on etsy for things that fit the bill.
In the meantime– happy spring!!
Love your new mantle look! LOVE the chalkboard!!!!
Love the idea of the chalkboard frame! I pick up thrift store frames and redo them all the time for pictures. And I adore the little bunnies. Where did you find them?
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