Mantle Reveal

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The  seashell mirror that I just finished and hung above the fireplace made the mantle ask for a change of scene, too.  It wanted to be lightened up and I totally agree.

Off came the heavy accessories and up went some new pieces (some are actually old).  It took me a long time to decide what I wanted to use.  I shopped the basement and other rooms first, but there just wasn’t much that I wanted to use for the look I was going for.  I finally found something that I really like to replace the evergreen topiaries on each end of the fireplace.  I also wanted to change the HUGE candle that weighs a ton for something airier.  I decided to use a wooden box and some old books that I had to create the new centerpiece.

 

I still love everything about the before. 

After five years, it was time for a change.

 

I love this look too.

 

For the centerpiece, I used this wooden box and some old books that I already had.

I found a load of antlers at an antique mall this weekend for $1.00 each.

 

These kind of pale tattered books are very popular in design right now.

 

I think the antlers were perfect for a natural, relaxed look.

 

Finding bases for the new cloches were the most fun of all.

I got both of the old column bases from Resurrect Antiques.

It is one of my favorite local places to shop.

You can read a couple of posts about them here and here.

 

I used an old firehouse movie reel box as a lift for this one.

The old nails in the top of this base serves to balance the seashell.

 

I am pleased with the new look for the mantle.

 

I would love to lighten the walls, but this finish wasn’t cheap and it took a long time to do.

Plus,  I have so many mini makeovers going on, I wouldn’t attempt to start a big one.

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This is a tiny preview of another makeover I am working on right now.

 

 

Anyone want to guess what I am making with this molding?

 

                

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Rhonda