Our {little} Spring mantle ~

Hey, hey!!  Happy Monday babies!

My younger sister, Marty, who is going to nursing school in Ohio said it was 70+ degrees there today.  We had snow.  Yep, I'm trying like the dickens to Springify {is that a real word?} our little place... and it snows.  *sigh*

There aught to be a law...

I only have 2 faux fireplaces in the house.  They aren't huge, I try not to  focus too much on them.  I usually only decorate it for Christmas.  But, I've been quite inspired by all the pretty Spring mantle's I'm seeing.  It's quite cheerful, I'm all about cheerful! 

Last week, I made this darling bunting out of scrapbook paper, chalk board paint and twine. 

I found a really darling printable online, put it into a cheapie $4 frame I had sprayed white.  The paint bubbled, so I made it look like distressing.  I just go with it people...

The candle sticks are always on the mantle.  I added one of my favorite Ikea fakie plants, a cloche with a few painted Easter eggs, a creamy yellow pitcher with Spring blooms and a cutie little bird.  You know what they say... Put a bird on it... so I did.

My favorite helper, Maxwell:

I'm so glad you all inspired me to update our little mantle.  It's so bright and cheery now.  I don't mind putting some focus on it now.

Here is a peek at a little tablescape I'm working on:

I'm struggling with this.  I'm not at all good at accessorizing.  Some people just have a knack for knick knacks... I do not.  I know what I like, but not how to put it together.

I like Queen.  And Earth, Wind & Fire... but that has nothing to do with my tablescape.  Just thought I'd let ya know.

Hope you have a great week.  It's going to be busy here.  Lot's of fun {and not so fun} things happening.  I'm feeling very blessed... maybe even a bit royal.  I'm going to listen to Queen and watch some Downton Abbey.

P.S.  WHEN IS DOWNTON BACK?!?!  AHHHHH!!!

I'm ok...


XOXOXO

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No Minimalist Here
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