Thursday, April 8, 2010

Mantle Linky Day at The Nester's

I'm participating in The Nester's Mantle Link-up today.

Although I don't have the most interesting of mantle scapes, I do enjoy it.  Dislike for dusting prevents me from going overboard on total number of objects (that would then require removing for the dreading dusting process), so I have to select and edit carefully.



The two bronze crosses and the little bronze thingy in between are fairly new to the mantle.  I put one of the crosses on the mantle for Christmas and liked it so much, I decided to hunt down another one for a vignette.  The little thingy I had somewhere else in the house.  I like things in odd numbers so the little guy completed the look for me.


On the opposite end of the mantle, the candle lamp has been there forever because I just love how it sparkles when the candle inside is lit.  David's head has been there off and on for a long time too just because I think he's very handsome. 



The fresh flowers are not usually there, but when I saw them pop up in the backyard I couldn't wait to bring them inside to enjoy them before the temp dropped down again and  frosted them.


Thanks so much for stopping by to see my mantle.  I'm off to check out everyone's beautiful mantle scapes.


16 comments:

Julia @ Hooked on Houses said...

Love the color of your mantel. And that mirror is fabulous!

Michelle @ Sweet Something Design said...

Beautiful mirror! Love the daffodils!

Charity said...

Really nice mantel, love the crosses. Thanks for sharing.

Cha Cha

Sherri said...

Beautiful! Love the fresh flower touch.

Michelle@ A Full Cottage said...

Love the mirror! The daffodils are wonderful as well, I can't wait to get a hold of some fresh flowers.

:) Michelle

Terrie said...

Nice mantel arrangement. And the little 'thingy' is a finial in designer-speak :)
Visiting from ASPTL this morning and am loving all the ways we creative ladies find to update & decorate our mantels.
Terrie @ YourDecoratingHotline

Michelle@ A Full Cottage said...

Christine,Thanks for the great comment! And keep going to Addoration!!! When you go please say a prayer for me. :) Michelle

Little Lovables said...

the bust and mirror are amazing!

Melissa Miller said...

It's all ao gorgeous! What a stunning and unique sunburst mirror. Fabulous job! :)

Melissa Miller said...

Ooops! It's all so gorgeous! I can't spell today. *Smiles*

Sandra said...

Wonderful mantel display...I put lots of items on my mantel...I invested in a feather duster to keep things tidy between display changes. Come say hi!

Jen C. said...

Simple and elegant. Editing is hard but you pulled it off with fantastic results!

{cindy} said...

Christine,
Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
I love the mirror and the fresh flowers are the perfect finishing touch!
Enjoy the day!

Kolein said...

Your mantel is beautiful. Very warm.

The photos are so romantic looking with the lighting!

Melissa Miller said...

Thank you for stopping by and your kindness. You are always welcome anytime. :)

Contemplating Cadie said...

Hubba, Hubba...ok I'm just gonna come out and say it because no one else is...your mantel is Moody & ROMANTIC in a non-frilly girl sort of way. So different than my taste ans yet I really like it...Now that's good design!