In recent days I have seen Robins pulling plump earthworms out of the ground, cottontail rabbits joyfully jumping straight up in the air, and the irises and crocuses blooming..... I knew it was time to redecorate the mantel for spring!
Just looking out my kitchen window it was easy to see why birds and bunnies are the quintessential symbols of spring. The theme for my mantel was a no-brainer.
Starting on the left side, I placed a birdcage filled with faux eggs and a simple moss topiary. I made the topiary myself, hot-gluing moss from the backyard to a styrofoam ball and setting it in a terracotta flowerpot.
Next, a framed vintage Robin print from The Graphics Fairy and two rabbit figurines.
The rabbit on a raft is actually a candleholder. I think he looks so cute rowing an egg that is almost as big as he is.
At the center of the mantel I placed a pitcher of dried pussy willow branches.
Next, a miniature fabric and twine bunting hung across a picture frame, a bird and her nest of eggs.
I printed on fabric with my laser printer for the first time ever to make this bunting. I held my breath from the moment I pressed print until the fabric finally came to a rest in the output tray, half expecting it to jam. I think the trick to prevent jamming is to carefully iron the freezer paper to the fabric without any bubbles and then to cut it to exactly 8.5" x 11".
And finally..... a thrifted bunny painted white, a vintage mason jar of turkey feathers, and a birdhouse.
Happy Spring!!!
Hi , I really like the colors you used. The accent colors of the bird picture and then how you arranged everything, I just love it! Love the tiny banner too. I love little banners and garlands. Great post.
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Debbie
Very sweet and chic mantel- what speaks more of the coming spring than birds, eggs, nests and the like? You NAILED it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this project with the rest of the world!
Smiles,
Suz in NW Illinois
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Darling collection! I love your photos, too!
ReplyDeleteI found you today at the Show me What Ya Got Linky. I hope you can stop by my blog and leave a comment, too!
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Love this mantel! I started decorating for Easter yesterday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun "rustic" mantle! So pretty! I would LOVE to have you share this at my Homemade By You party!
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Your Spring mantel is lovely! Love the mix of natural elements set against the pretty mirror. Thanks for sharing,
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Suzanne
Pieced Pastimes
aw, you have great taste lady. I'm loving those ceramic animals and have been accumulating a few this spring. So simple& pretty.
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I love your mantle. Thanks so much for sharing with Wednesday's Adorned From Above Blog Hop. Have a great week.
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I'm decorating my mom's renovated bathroom in garden & birds and I am heading over to the Graphics Fairy for that Robin! Your mantel is really nice. Over from Pintastic Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteI love the mantle. You have chosen such wonderful items. I really like the eggs in the Bird Cage!
ReplyDeleteI would love it if you would link this up to the In and Out of the Kitchen Link party. It is live right now! Thanks so much - See you ther!
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Cynthia at Feeding Big
You know I love everything about this mantle! I am so glad you brought this to the In and Out of the Kitchen Link party. I can't wait to see what you bring next week.
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Featuring you today over on my blog. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for linking up to {wow me} wednesday.
Have a happy Easter.
Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com
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Lovely spring mantel! I love the birdcage filled with eggs. I found you over at Ginger Snap Crafts feature today, and wanted to let you know that I'll be pinning this to my Easter board - so pretty! Have a blessed Easter!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Can you please come decorate my house?! :) Of course I may need to buy a faux mantle first...all the details are fabulous, from the pussy willows to the printed fabric bunting, just devine! Thanks for linking up to Showy Sunday www.leroylime.blogspot.com
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