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Valentine Mantel

Well of course, the mantel has to have some Valentine goodies displayed, so I got busy and spiffed up my "gate" .  All I did was add some heart picks, and hang two red berry hearts on it.
Red candles were added to my white candlesticks, and garland was wrapped around them.  I aded two heart shaped bud vases with red roses, and called it done.


Very simple, yet colorful, and definitely Valentine's!!






So there you have the mantel ready for Valentine's!!
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  1. Carlene @ Organized ClutterJanuary 16, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    With that gate as an anchor, the mantel will always look great. Love it.

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    1. SusanJanuary 16, 2013 at 8:42 PM

      Oh the gate just makes it perfect! Love it!

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  2. Blondie's JournalJanuary 16, 2013 at 11:12 PM

    It all looks simple, perfect and pretty! I LOVE that gate! Your built in shelves are great, too!

    XO,
    Jane

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  3. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJanuary 17, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    Your mantel looks amazing. Love the gate and the red hearts are so pretty.

    Congratulations to your grandson Blake, such an honor to be part of the inauguration. What a memory to have. Hugs, Marty

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  4. Katherines CornerJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    it looks lovely!!! Thank you for sharing at the hop xo

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  5. Liz @ Quirky VistasJanuary 20, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    I love the chippy charm of your gate on the mantel! I am not much a Valentine's decorator, although you certainly make me consider doing something. I just got a new lantern that is on my mantel along with the salt and pepper shakers I got for my birthday, so I'm still enjoying those.
    Liz

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  6. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    That's all it needed Kathy. It turned out beautiful. Still love that gate! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  8. KathyJanuary 22, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    This is quite lovely! The gate is gorgeous and beautiful with the candles in the tin box - well done. I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  10. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Hi Kathy,
    I am featuring you on my "Showing a Little Love" challenge today.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  11. Sassy Southern LadyFebruary 4, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Your mantel looks so pretty. Thanks for sharing.

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