I Changed the Mantle!

Yup, even though it is snowy, cold and WINTER outside I needed a little change. Since I had changed the credenza and the coffee table, I changed the mantle too.  I am antsy as heck for Spring but it just isn't here yet. So this is an in between mantle. Who knows, it could change again:) This jar, even though it is not old (I found it at Home Goods several years ago) is a favorite of mine. It is metal, I love the handle and the details.

 This is the Mama elephant of the set from my in-laws. Such beautiful craftmanship!! Carved from one piece of wood, beautiful.

 That is a box in the center that looks like a large piece of bamboo.

 The 2 end pieces were purchased at the place where I used to work. I just filled them with simple greens. Love the height, perfect for the mantle!

 I found this picture, several years ago at World Market. We used to have one nearby but it is gone and I REALLY miss it!!!!

 I added the garland of greens for some softness on the stone mantle.

Thanks for your visit!!! XO, Pinky
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~~~Adding Baskets to the Breakfast Room Wall~~~

Gradually I am pulling things out and adding some decor to walls and surfaces. We have been here over a year but with taking care of the other house I have not been really "on my game" so to speak. But I see the light at the end of the tunnel so I am having fun doing this and that around here. I love bskets and have been collecting them for YEARS!!! I wish I still had all of them but some got purged, sadly. I am finding places to use them here. So, this is the blank wall that I have been staring at.

 So, I pulled out some baskets and hung them around the window. I like it!!!

 I also hung this one over the hutch.

 And added the green apples to the wire basket.

 This one is to the right of the hutch.

This is to provide a background for whatever is on the shelves.

 And the topiary picture above it goes with the topiary on the shelf.

 It is hard to get a picture of this area with the ceiling fan.

 

 

 

 

 

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