Tuesday, March 20, 2012

SPRING MANTLE



One of the great benefits of having a mantle is decorating it seasonally.
Because it is a focal point it can set the decorative tone for a whole room. 

 I so enjoy bringing a little seasonal panache to my family room...




 This Spring nests have caught my fancy and I am putting them here and there all over StoneGable! So my mantle is the perfect spot to pay homage to sweet Spring nests!





Large glass bottles hold faux spring blooms. Recently, I have returned to faux flowers. However, I am very discriminating... they must be great fakes! They are more of an investment, but a worthwile one!

These realistic blooms come from The Old Millhouse Shoppe in Lancater Pa.









Two pictures I made this Spring lean against the large gilded mirror. Click HERE to see this easy DYI project.

When the Spring mantle decor comes down these pictures will be used in a guest bedroom.








It was important to keep a touch of blue and white transferware in the mantle decor as it is a repeated element in the family room.

I wanted to keep the look more traditional and sophicated and not too cutesy.






This large egg cup was purchased at an antique shop in Havre de Grace, MD and now becomes part of the mantle vignette. Filled with excelsior, it makes a cozy nest for a large goose egg.







A little blue and white bowl sports a willow ball and a couple of gaunty feathers.






The mantle is the focal point of my family room. Keeping the mantle decor closely tied to the rest of the room allows it to all  play nicely together .









I am participating in...
WOW US WEDNESDAY
Making The World Cuter Monday




46 comments:

  1. Patricia @ ButterYumMarch 20, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Absolutely lovely - you have such an eye for decorating.

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  2. MelanieMarch 20, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    So pretty! Loving the blue and white transferware! You are so talented, always enjoy visiting your blog, glad that you are back!!!

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  3. TeresaMarch 20, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Lovely!
    Enjoy Spring!!!

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  4. TinaMarch 20, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    Your mantle is wonderful. You have given me some great inspiration for when/if I get around to mine.

    Have a wonderful day.

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  5. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMarch 20, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Your mantel looks wonderful, Yvonne! I love the nests and eggs and I have them all over my house, too. Adding the grapevine balls is a great idea. Ties it all in and your framed pieces, too!

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  6. Linda/patchworkMarch 20, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Well done...as usual.

    Love the nests and eggs.

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  7. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRMarch 20, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    Yvonne, as always, your decor is absolutely gorgeous! I love the blue and white combo; and the nests and eggs are so pretty! I love it!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    Perfectly stunning as usual. So glad your back. Your blog makes my day! marie

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  9. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! I love the nests and eggs...and I agree traditional over cutesy. You are definitely an inspiration and I'm off to tweak a few things on my mantel.

    I love the Oldemillhouse Shoppes. I'm in West Chester and haven't been there in a while...must make a trip soon. They do have a great floral dept.

    Thanks for sharing. I am so glad you're back!

    Betsy

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  10. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Your mantle looks so pretty! I love the large glass bottles filled with your spring blooms! They do look real.The nests are adorable.

    Kathy

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  11. Belle Inspiration MagazineMarch 20, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Bonjour Yvonne,

    Looks like Spring has arrived at Stone Gable! Looks lovely!

    Big hugs,
    Mimi

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  12. TardevilMarch 20, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    So pretty! Love blue and white porcelain! Everything looks perfect! Welcome back to the blogging world!

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  13. KathysueMarch 20, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Very pretty Yvonne, loving the blooms on the branches. I really need to buy some, they are so beautiful, Happy Spring,
    Kathysue

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  14. UnknownMarch 20, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Yvonne,
    I am planning a 90th birthday party for my mother-in-law and was uncertain which way to go with decorations, etc. After spending awhile cruising through your tablescape posts, I am feeling relieved and inspired. Thank you so much for sharing
    your wonderful God-given talents through your blog!!

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  15. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    I am SO glad you are back. Your blog is the BEST and is inspirational in so many ways!

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  16. Jillian's Bella Rosa AntiquesMarch 20, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Lovely! Gives me ispiration to get out my spring decor...I'm so far behind! :0)

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  17. Shannon@Cozy Home ScenesMarch 20, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    Yvonne, you did a nice job decorating your mantle. I am glad to see ideas for doing mantles because for some reason I find decorating mine to be very difficult. A mantle is so prominent that it needs to look good at all times but my creativity fails me sometimes when it comes to trying to make it pretty. I will take keep yours in mind and perhaps use a few of your ideas along with whatever pops into my head. Take care------------- Shannon

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  18. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    Everything is beautiful. Where did you get the glass bottles? You are such an inspiration!

    Thank you!

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    1. Yvonne @ StoneGableMarch 20, 2012 at 10:27 PM

      I just can't remember where I got them. I wish I could have included this information in my post. If I remember I'll include it.
      Yvonne

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  19. UnknownMarch 20, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    Love the blue and white mixed in. Flowering branches are such a nice touch. Thanks for visiting my blog!

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  20. The TablescaperMarch 20, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Great Spring mantel. Of course if it includes blue and white, I'm there.

    - The Tablescaper

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  21. Pinky at Designs by PinkyMarch 20, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    OK, PLEASE tell me where you found the glass bottles!!! They are fabulous and something I could use in my NEW HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can picture them on my nEW MANTLE:):):) Love all you did, the pictures you created are so great. Love the new egg cup too. Love to you my friend, Pinky

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  22. Kristens CreationsMarch 21, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    Hi Yvonne, I'm so glad you like my little bunny tablescape! Means alot coming from you...I don't know if I've ever left you a comment before. I've just been a stalker I guess. Just wanted to tell you that I'm glad you are back! I left you on my blog roll just knowing you might be back someday...and here you are! Your mantle is absolutely stunning! Then again I am impressed with everything you do!! Thanks for your visit! Kristen

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  23. SarahMarch 21, 2012 at 12:38 AM

    Simply lovely!

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  24. AnonymousMarch 21, 2012 at 12:38 AM

    Gorgeous! I just love the nests and eggs! Your mantel is a perfect Spring mantel!The branches are amazing in the vases! I'm now following. I look forward to more inspiring posts! Thank you for stopping by my blog, so I could find yours!

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  25. EvelynMarch 21, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    Nice silk flowers...can't stand the stuff they sell at the big craft stores. I have a good local florist who sells the best looking faux's. Makes a huge difference. Very pretty mantle.

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  26. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereMarch 21, 2012 at 12:54 AM

    Beautiful Spring mantel, Yvonne! xo, Sherry

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  27. Michele M./ Finch RestMarch 21, 2012 at 1:50 AM

    Gorgeous mantle - love those jugs and one would never EVER know those were faux branches.

    I never stopped loving faux - you are right, the key is the better quality, and for that there is usually a hefty price, but worth it.

    WELL DONE!

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  28. RettabugMarch 21, 2012 at 5:07 AM

    So elegant & understated, yet fresh & very Spring-like! I especially like how you've off set the positions of items, for a more interesting arrangement. I'm so linear in my mind & its hard for me not to balance everything equally. I struggle. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us, Yvonne & your incredible talents as well.

    Hugs,
    Rett

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  29. PattiMarch 21, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    Very Pretty!!! HAPPY SPRING!!!

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  30. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsMarch 21, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    Magnificently elegant in every sense of the word!!!...Your talent is exquisite. As I said previously on your post of the "nest" frames...I am sooo copying that...

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  31. AnonymousMarch 21, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Such a beautiful spring mantle, Yvonne. I started collecting double egg cups last year. Yours is absolutely beautiful!

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  32. AnonymousMarch 21, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    I am so excited to see that you are back! I had just discovered your blog through Pinterest, and was so disappointed when you decided to stop. I'm looking forward to following you - your posts are so creative and beautiful!

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  33. NannMarch 21, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Beautiful mantle scape. Your home is so warm and welcoming. I just went and reread about your kitchen makeover. YOu do such a wonderful job of decorating. Love love love to come here.

    Nann

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  34. AnnMarch 21, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Dearest Yvonne, I'm soooo glad you are back. I just took a chance and chicked in (I never took you out of my favorites) and there you were. I've missed you and hope your journey with God found you closer to him and your calling. You have such a God given talent and you were meant to share it with the world.

    God Bless You,
    Ann

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  35. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)March 21, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    Hi Yvonne, I'm loving your large blue/green glass bottle. I do limited fake too. If you call it "faux" some people find it easier to accept! :) Linda

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  36. KimMarch 21, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Hi Yvonne, thanks so much for stopping by my blog today! I am happy to find you and love what you did to "spring Up" your mantle ... I need to get busy in my own home, thank you for the inspiration!

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  37. S. @ The Captivating LifeMarch 21, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    Lovely! I wish I had a mantle so I could decorate it. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and letting me know about On the Menu Monday - I'll be sure to check it out next week! I'm your newest follower. :)

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  38. black eyed susans kitchenMarch 26, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Beautiful Yvonne. The egg theme is so natural and lovely and I like the pops of blue...what an inspiration!

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  39. AnonymousMarch 26, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Hi Yvonne! Oh, I love your mantel and that little egg cup is gorgeous! You've done such a wonderful job, well, you always do! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  40. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMarch 26, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    The branches do look spectacular! They just MAKE your beaujtiful mantel. Have a great week, Yvonne!

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  41. Sarah L.March 26, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    This is beautiful! I love what you did with the frames!

    Your newest follower,
    Sarah@
    www.dottedlinecrafts.blogspot.com

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  42. Sarah YoderMarch 26, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    Amazing. The flower arrangements on the mantle are just lovely!

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  43. Envoy-etteMarch 28, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Don't you just love it when you put the final piece up and it's perfect?

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  44. AnonymousMarch 29, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Love this, where do you find those eggs in the 3d art that you made? Suzi pblapere@att.net

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  45. At The Picket FenceMarch 17, 2014 at 10:47 PM

    It looks soooooo beautiful Yvonne!! And I'm always a sucker for incorporating blue and white in anything. You do such an amazing job putting together such gorgeous vignettes and I always study them carefully to glean from your talent!
    Vanessa

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