Saturday, October 20, 2012

the mantle autumnal

For years I had a yearning to decorate a mantle, which was nonexistent in this house until last year.
I find it more of a challenge than I imagined. 
Especially since many things do not stand out against rosey red bricks.
First come the ancestors, of course. Always in my house. This little girl is my mama at about two.
Candles are always good. You see those and books all over our house. 
And, of course, blue and white.
So there we are. Tweaked many times. A work in progress until it's time for the next season.

Joining Mary's Little Red House for Monday Mosaics. And the Inspired Room for the Holiday Nesting Party

29 comments:

  1. It looks wonderful, and I love the rosy red brick too! The mantel looks fantastic against that brick.

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  2. I love the vignettes of your mantle Podso. looks great. Have a lovely weekend.
    ~Clara

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  3. Anonymous1:41 PM

    I think the candles & the way that the floral arrangement "moves" tie everything together beautifully, Dotsie. :)
    Have a great weekend!
    ~ Zuzu

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  5. Your brick fireplace is beautiful and I like the way you have done the mantel, very pretty. I love having photos of ancestors around the house, too, a connection to the past. The older I get the more I need it, especially as how they've all passed away now.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  6. I love your fireplace and the decor you chose for fall. The old family photos are just great. I enjoy looking at old photos for the styles of clothes and serious expressions on the faces. It looks perfect!

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  7. We have a mantle that is 14 feet long. It is very difficult to come up with things that will work well together and fill up the space. It's perfect for the Christmas village. The rest of the year, I spend a lot of time looking at it and scratching my head!! I love your mantle combination. I think I'll search around to see if I have enough photos of ancestors to work--a real family reunion I guess.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  8. Oh it looks great! You'll probably keep right on tweaking...at least, I always do. Love the candles, the ancestors, the blue and white, the organic things. That's a lovely mantel by the way.

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  9. I think your mantel is lovely - full of personality and warmth. Mine gets tweaked every week, I think.

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  10. Sad face, I have a fireplace, I have no mantle.
    Happy face, your mantle looks lovely!

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  11. Beautiful! Your fireplace surround is just gorgeous!

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  12. I deal with the same dilemma with a brick fireplace. Things seem to just disappear into it. I've had better luck with large pieces, greens, turquoises, copper, some blues. Reds are usually disappointing, clear glass is impossible. For some reason, copper and orange do work during this season. If you go back and look at the Pink Tower post, I think there is a shot of the mantel dressed for Fall. I keep thinking that I'm going to have it refaced with stone or marble...someday. Cherry Kay

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  13. Your fireplace and mantel are beautiful. The decor on the mantel is pretty! It will be nice to change it around for the seasons and holidays! Thanks for sharing, have a lovely week!

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  14. It looks beautiful, Dotsie, and your arrangement looks elgant and timeless.

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  15. The flowers and candelabra show up really well! And I love a stack of books in any vignette. I miss having a mantle to decorate! Hugs!

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  16. It looks wonderful, I love the white surround.

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  17. Nicely done!!! Most attractive!!! Wishing you well!! Cathy

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  18. Winter time is all about the fireplace and warmth!
    Books, candles, old photos and china add a rich patina and make spending time inside so pleasureable.

    I'm your newest follower after finding your blog via Little Red house where I linked to today as well!
    Shane ♥

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  19. Such a pretty mantel and the brick gives the whole scene a cozy feel. Love your vintage books too!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  20. You mantle looks lovely with all your treasures. You did a great job. Valerie

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  21. Perfect I'd say - Love how the flowers drape towards the center!

    Enjoy changing it up for the seasons!

    Leann

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  22. My last mantle was brick and I love it. It makes the room look so cozy. Wonderful job.
    ~Clara

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  23. Anonymous12:58 PM

    You have created a perfect work of art! Beautiful.

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  24. I remember when you contemplating the room and the mantle. It sure looks like it was always meant to be there. Wishing you a wonderful day. Tammy

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  25. Beautiful mantle! I like the new color of the pumpkins. Your fireplace is lovely.

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  26. I just wanted to visit from the nesting party. =)

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  27. Podso,
    Simplicity at its finest!!! Love your mantle!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  28. I think I was so taken by your mantle project because I SO want to do the same thing here. We have a red brick fireplace with only a tiny brick ledge for a mantle. I think this is our next project!
    Your fall mantle is just lovely.

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