The Mantel Saga

I got busy early this morning, and removed the Valentine's decor from the living room, entry, and dining room. Then it all started..... what to use for "pre-Spring" on the mantel. Well, I think I've nailed it after much contemplation and tweaking.

The first thing I did was make a wreath to hang on the mirror above the mantel. I wanted something different. So I went to my 'stash of stuff', and this is the result.

I used a green work wreath and added aqua mesh, white ribbon, and pink geraniums. I kept the shutters on the mantel, added the blue sewing drawer, a small angel bust, and a faux plant.

I liked it, BUT, decided it might be too "Springy" for the season between winter and spring. So I changed it. I removed the bright colors, and used the burlap wreath I made a long time ago. I added neutral colored objects to the mantel.

Nice neutral vignettes. Y'all know I need a pop of color!!

My husband and I went out for lunch and stopped off at a favorite consignment shop where I found this Studio 56 plate for $3.99. Brought it home for the mantel.

Better in my opinion.

I did some work to the wreath. The burlap had become a bit droopy since it was first made, so I added some wired burlap ribbon around the wreath, and made a sash bow for it to liven it up a little.