I had no idea how ready I was for the spring season until this Pinterest challenge. I love our monthly Pinterest challenge group filled with talented and friendly ladies. It is fun to see comments thru the year from women I have met through this group. Cindy (over at her blog) found Deborah’s mantel from Hip & Humble Style for our spring mantel challenge. If you are visiting from Crissy’s blog welcome to Everyday Edits (Laura).
Spring Mantel Challenge
Deborah’s spring mantel had me at the stone fireplace, stained mantel and chunky corbels.
I love the simplicity of the mantel and her spring display.
Deborah’s use of a mirror, vase and her DIY cherry stems added a lightness to her home’s wood mantel and corbels.
I LOVE the pop of pink on the mantel.
Sometimes I feel like I layer so many elements onto my mantel that it looks like a Homegoods shelf after a holiday weekend.
With this challenge, I tried to practice simplicity.
Of course, on the day I hauled out my spring decor it snowed. But just arranging and rearranging the spring mantel, where a few weeks ago I had garland, made the family room feel lighter and brighter.
Spring accessories really lift the spirits this time of year. Especially in our family room where we have tile squares below the chunky mantel. It’s a bit dated and we would love to DIY the entire wall, but our kitchen remodel last fall tapped out the budget.
Borrowing from our Pinterest inspiration, I added pops of white and green stems. The bucket was from Michaels and I spray painted it white.
I loved the contrast of the green and white stems against the Hale Navy wall.
The oversized mirror was perfect against Deborah’s stone fireplace. I already have a very heavy metal clock so that is always my go-to anchor for the 9′ mantel.
And, kept my favorite Welcome Home sign. It is the first thing family and guests see when they walk into the family room. It is a staple on the mantel.
You may have noticed a few accessories were rearranged on the mantel. The 9′ mantel is a challenge so I mixed and match the height of the accessories. And, yes, at times during the week, it did look like a Homegoods shelf after a long weekend.
This mantel is evolving and I would like to something to fill in the middle of the mantel. It was much easier to decorate during other holidays like my fall mantel here. Any suggestions?
Thank you for stopping by and your comments and please visit Carol and her spring mantel here.
A truly perfect grouping! I love the addition of natural themed elements
Love the natural elements you used, beautiful!
I had to chuckle when you talked about your mantel. I am the very same way. I try to do the “less is best” thing but it sometimes doesn’t happen.
I love your Spring mantel and the color of the backdrop you have. Blue is my all time favorite color. Happy Spring!
I like the contrast of the white and stems against the dark navy wall color too. Everything seems to pop. Things evolve as will my mantel. Have fun and Happy Decorating! Thanks for joining us today.
Your mantel looks so pretty decorated for spring, Laura! I also love your Hale Navy wall.
It’s so fresh and fun for spring. I love the clock.
Looks beautiful, Laura! I love how the white bucket and branches pop against the navy wall. I’m still playing with my mantel, too, so we can embrace the process together!
Who needs a mirror when you have that big handsome clock Laura! Love your mantel and the spring stems in the white bucket. So smart to spray paint it!
THank you Michelle! That was a Pottery Barn find years ago. It is not an operational clock! I love it! laura
Your comparison to a Homegoods shelf after a sale cracked me up, Laura! Yes, it’s hard to know when to stop, sometimes, isn’t it? I love the crisp white against your navy wall; so fresh. I think a wood accent or white shiplap would be a cool backdrop and a fun foundation to decorate with, just sayin’!
Thank you Lora!
Your vase with branches is very nice! Looking forward to the whole reveal!😉
Hello Laura, I think your mantel looks nice! The navy blue wall behind it really makes everything infront pop. The two lanterns nicely balance everything and I think the clock takes up the middle space very well. 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful spring and I am glad we are on the PC tour together again. <3
Here's to a beautiful spring,
Barb 🙂
Thank you Barb! I am loving this group! laura
I love the contrast of the navy blue background with the clock and lanterns in front of it, Laura! I don’t think anything really needs to be added in the middle. The clock fills up that space nicely. Happy almost spring to you and it is nice to be with you on the PC tour again. <3
Hugs,
Barb 🙂
The white is so pretty against the navy. I love that you added the lanterns, they add so much interest.
So beautiful and fresh. I love how your spring decor shines against that striking navy wall!
thank you Christy! Have a wonderful weekend! laura