Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Spring Mantel-A late Bloomer

Deuteronomy 11:14
Then I will send rain on your land in its season, both autumn and spring rains, so that you may gather in your grain, new wine and olive oil. (NIV)


I know it's late in the season to be "springing" my Spring Mantel, but... Here it is!


I did my Mantel, way back when (when is that?) Back when I had my other blog, the one that disappeared!


So I thought I'd offer it up again, so next year I have something to look back on.


I was really into moss, it was such a beautiful bright green color in the yard, that I just had to bring some of it inside.


Scales are the best, they seem to fit into almost every "stage" know what I mean? They make anything look good.


My old tool box, some aged clay pots, and some gardening supplies, make this my "outside" on the "inside"


Forsythia was blooming then, in fact it wasn't even blooming outside yet, I brought some branches in and "forced" them.



 I painted an old rusty Birdcage, brought in some ivy (it didn't last long inside), but I sure enjoyed it for a short time.



Here's a close up of the "mossy log" I brought in, this was the jumping off point, everything else was added around it.





Thanks for re-Living my Spring with me~

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God Bless you, and Have a wonderful Day'





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16 comments:

  1. GinaMay 9, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    Your Spring mantel looks so pretty! All the natural elements are great.

    You may want to check out my blog this morning! *wink, wink*
    http://randomthoughtsfromanincoherentmind.blogspot.com

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  2. Ricki TreleavenMay 9, 2012 at 4:34 AM

    Hey, I am visiting from Gina's. I love your mantel! The stone is so pretty, and your vignettes are inspiring! :D

    I want to come back this afternoon when I'll have more time to play on your blog.

    Blessings!
    Ricki Jill

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  3. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️May 9, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    I enjoyed seeing your beautiful mantel. I love all the moss and the garden theme.

    Dee

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  4. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMay 9, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    Absolutely Beautiful!! Just saw you spotlighted over on Gina's blog and wanted to pop over and say hi!

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  5. Shannon FoxMay 9, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    What a beautiful mantel. Loving all the layers of gorgeous decor!! Visiting from Gina's blog =)

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  6. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeMay 9, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Wow! This looks like a display in a store -- and I'd like to buy it all please. The pots and seed packets are so pretty!

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  7. DIYbyDesignMay 9, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    You mantel is just gorgeous. I love the garden theme. I am visiting from Gina's Blog. Hope you will stop by and say hi.

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  8. Pitter and GlinkMay 9, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    Some people just have a knack for layering stuff in front of stuff and making it look fabulous! You definitely have that knack! It's so pretty! :)

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  9. UnknownMay 9, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    You really have a talent for putting vignetts together. Everything looks wonderful! Thanks for visiting and your kind comments. Have a blessed weekend, hope we talk later.
    Sandy

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  10. reFresh reStyleMay 9, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Being a late bloomer is beautiful! I love the yellows and aqua! Beautiful fireplace :)
    Debbie

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  11. Gypsy HeartMay 9, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    I think it looks beautiful! So many special touches ~ great job. I'm trying to get back to reading and blogging.

    xo
    Pat

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  12. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMay 10, 2012 at 3:38 AM

    This is so pretty, Lorrie! I'm glad you reposted it! Love the birdhouse and your "washed" pots. Such a great Springtime look. I just read your post about your blog being deleted. I had downloaded mine after reading Debbie's post about it. I am probably due to do it again though.

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  13. DebbieMay 10, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Visiting from "Random Thoughts" and I'm so glad that I did. I think this looks wonderful!

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  14. Christina at I Gotta Create!May 10, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Looks cozy and fresh. The perfect spring combo. Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create! <3 Christina

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  15. allisamazingMay 12, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    What a wonderful spring mantle! I just refinished doing mine as well :)

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  16. The Charm of HomeMay 16, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Gorgeous! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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