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Simple Spring Decor For My Fireplace Mantel.. Thoughts on How It Came Out?

ciao_bella — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:30:22 GMT

My goal was to decorate my fireplace mantel with simple Spring decor that could last throughout the summer months as well. I tried to use the mirror as a focal point, as I've seen in many mantel displays. I've added most of what I had on hand from my collection of pieces, including the Luminera candles, the votives, books and even the floral arrangements. All the candles are on timers, so they come on around 7PM and give such a nice soft glow to the fireplace.

Pay no attention to the ash in the fireplace grate, as my son needs to clean it out today.

Thoughts on how this came out?

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vermint — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:35:40 GMT

@ciao_bella I like it a lot! Not too much "stuff", there's space so the items can be seen and appreciated. Love the mirror! Perfect for spring/summer.

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Desertdi — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:45:41 GMT

Your used-brick wall is a work of art!!!

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LindaSal — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:57:05 GMT

@ciao_bella I think it's lovely. I find most times less is more. I try to keep my decor simplified, sometimes I overdue a bit, but not too much. That's according to my best critics, the kids. (LOL)

I changed over to my spring decor a couple weeks ago. I'm happy with it and ready for springtime!

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ciao_bella — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:05:47 GMT

@Desertdi Thank you! I love used brick. It has so much character, and if we only knew the interesting back story of its origin.

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ciao_bella — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:07:24 GMT

@LindaSal Thanks! That was my goal to keep it simplified yet interesting. Now to get my spring wreath on the door.

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Iwantcoffee — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:07:51 GMT

I think your mantel looks lovely. Flowers and candles are a favorite of mine for decorating. I like the look of a brick wall too, adds beauty to a room.

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ciao_bella — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:09:13 GMT

Thank you. Actually the mirror is the only new thing that I purchased. I thought the black frame would coordinate nicely with the black mortar between the bricks and the black metal candle holders. .

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Oznell — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:11:49 GMT

@ciao_bella , so pretty and fresh against your wonderful, character-filled brick. There's balance and rhythm.

This is what I really appreciate about spring decorating-- the lightness of touch! The leaning books are perfect-- books are always a soulful element.

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ciao_bella — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:17:35 GMT

@Oznell Thank you for your opinion, which I so respect, especially in decorating. I'm going to add another book where the three votives are located (on the left side), which are already sitting on one vintage book. The added vintage book will give the 3 votives a little more height and you'll be able to see the stack of 2 vintage books better.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:30:47 GMT

very pretty, elegant and not too much!!! Very pleasing to the eye! Love the brick as well....

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Dusty1 — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:33:14 GMT

@ciao_bella I think it looks beautiful. Light & welcoming.

I have orange brick with black mortar & I never see anyone else with the combination.

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DSD2 — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:28:12 GMT

Very pretty with the right, perfect touches.

Love the mirror...

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cheriere — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:22:32 GMT

@ciao_bella I LOVE ❤️ your fireplace! I think it's decorated beautifully for spring. Clean, symmetrical, floral, just lovely.💝💝💝

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ECBG — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:24:21 GMT

Very nice.

DH procrasted cleaning out our ashes and were surprised by the baby flying squrrel that came out of them one night.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:43:49 GMT

There are some nice elements here but I would:

- put the 2 vases together on one side since the greenery doesn't match

- for the other side, find a shorter vase with some greenery (with height to balance the other end)

- put the 3 candles together on the opposite side of the 2 vases

- put the tealights, votives by the 2 larger vases with the books under the shortest candles

- that short white/cream item in front of the mirror needs to be black or removed altogether (looks out of place)

This may still need some tweaking after seeing how it comes together.

I like the color scheme and how you have a number of rounded items to balance the shape of the mirror.

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proudlyfromNJ — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:46:30 GMT

Very nice! My friend has a fireplace almost exactly the same.

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SaveTheTurtles — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:54:00 GMT

Beautifully done!

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on the bay — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:02:29 GMT

@ciao_bella,

I think it's lovely! Light and interesting, calming to look at.

And comforting and pretty.

I especially like how you leaned the 2 books against the vase and also the different flowers in the vases. I like that it's not matching everything. You did a wonderful job with a great eye!

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twinsister — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:54:31 GMT

@ciao_bella - I love it! Simple, but beautiful. I am in the less is more mood lately when it comes to deocrating. Enjoy it during the coming seasons.