Since I don’t have a fireplace in my living room, I use my cubby shelves as a fantle.
When I added the crown moulding it gave it some substance, but any item that I placed on top was dwarfed by it. To solve this I cut a piece of drywall, wrapped it in white fabric and placed it on top of books, giving it a platform so items didn’t seem to sink to the bottom.
I took the pine stems from the tree next to my house, but I’m going to replace them with a different type of evergreen, they look a little too sparse.
We will be putting the tree up this weekend. I’ll be working on making a new tree skirt, so wish me luck :)
Happy Thanks Giving to my friends south of the border.
I love your mantel!
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty - i love purple!!!
ReplyDeleteOooh so pretty and dreamy!!! Lurve it!
ReplyDeletePurple is my Christmas color too! Love how your decorations look!!
ReplyDeletewhat a nice mantle. love the color combo. great job...oh and new follower here. will be back to see more.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous, Mel! I love everything your doing this year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely colour combination!
ReplyDeleteI'd love it if you could share this over on my Simply Christmas Inspiration Party at http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com/2011/11/inspiration-friday.html
The purple is soooo pretty, I love it <3 and your tree is elegant. Great job Mel (round of applause)
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your mantel; like how you played with the purple.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful mantel! Consider, if you will, sharing with my readers at http://sassafrassalvation.blogspot.com/2011/12/sasss-sunday-salvation-show-3.html
ReplyDeleteChristmas blessings!