Sometimes, I like to go over the top when decorating my mantel and hearth - especially for fall and Christmas. But, after the excesses of Christmas, I'm ready to calm things down for the winter and then create a fresh new look for spring. Even better if my spring mantel will be able to carry me all the way through the summer! ... [ Read More ]
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My Favorite Common Elements Of A Spring Mantel And Hearth
I've discovered that I have a favorite "recipe" for decorating my fireplace for spring that I use over and over again. I love to use some variation of each one of the "ingredients" every year! #1: A Backdrop - Not Just The Wall This pretty much applies to my fireplace year round, not just in the spring. But, nevertheless, ... [ Read More ]
Christmas Mantels Around America – My Very Merry Farmhouse Christmas Mantel
I'm so excited about my Christmas mantel this year! I'm honored to be sharing my mantel along with eighteen of your favorite bloggers from all around North America! I'm representing my home state of North Carolina. You'll want to be sure to check them all out and see how we decorate differently in the regions of America. ... [ Read More ]
5 Tips For A Magnificent Mantel – Anytime of Year!
The mantel in my family room is the focal point of the entire room, so naturally I want it looking its best for all seasons. I'll share a little secret with you though - if I wasn't a home decor blogger, I would probably leave my mantel looking the same all year, with the exception of Christmas. But, my mission here is to inspire ... [ Read More ]
Rustic Farmhouse Fall Mantel
I'm excited to share with you one more place in my home that I spiffed up for fall and that's my mantel and fireplace. I love playing with our fireplace and have filled it up with everything that says fall to me! In keeping with my KISS method of decorating, I kept the faux arched gate piece and shutters and just changed out what is ... [ Read More ]
My Spring Fireplace Mantel And Hearth
There's always excitement in the air around our house when old man winter finally takes his leave. The trees become fuzzy with the promise of new growth and the birds, newly returned from their winter trek to warmer parts, greet us every morning with their happy spring songs. The whole outdoors around us seems electrified as it comes ... [ Read More ]
My Winter Fireplace Mantel And Hearth
It seems like a lot of people like to let the spaces in their home breathe a little after all of the Christmas decoration overload comes down. I think that I fall right in with that crowd. My Christmas mantel and hearth was loaded with stuff over the holidays, so I was more than ready for a serene look to carry me through ... [ Read More ]
My Christmas Tree And Mantel {At Long Last}
For my final Christmas post this year, I thought it would only be fitting to share my Christmas tree and Christmas mantel with you. In reality, this is my way of saying, "I wanted to share them with you three weeks ago, but I'm soooo behind!". I'm hoping that many of you can relate. :-D I was certain that my tree this ... [ Read More ]
My Fall Mantel & Fireplace
Hi friends and welcome to stop #1 on day four of the Fall In Love With Your Home tours. Today, it's all about Fall Mantels and I'm tickled to be able to show you mine. If you're new here, please let me introduce my blog to you. At the time that Worthing Court was started four years ago, our home was quite a bit different than the home ... [ Read More ]
A Totally New Look For My Mantel
Enjoy this project for the family room of our previous home. We're currently remodeling a new-to-us home. Click HERE to see how I'm totally changing my decorating style! As part of redecorating my family room, one thing that I couldn't wait to replace was the Tuscan'ish print that was over my mantel. And I am in love with the new ... [ Read More ]
My Rustic Christmas Tree and Vintage Mantel
UPDATE: Enjoy these rustic Christmas decorations for the basement in our former home. We’ve moved and are giving our new-to-us home a complete remodel. I’ve completely changed my style! Click HERE to take a look. Like so many of you, I've been scampering around like an elf getting the rest of my home all ... [ Read More ]
Simple Modern Fall Mantel
The dining area in my daughter's house has a fireplace that includes a mantel that they built themselves and added earlier this year. Ms. JB always does a terrific job of decorating it for the different holidays and seasons, but I do a terrible job of remembering to share it. ;-) It warms my heart to watch Ms. JB turn her house into ... [ Read More ]
Our Merry Christmas Mantel
The Christmas party for my family is held at my house every year.We generally gather in our greatroom, which opens to the kitchen and can accommodate a large number of people.I love to keep things fun for all of the little ones in attendance......so that I can watch their sweet little eyes light up with wonder.I kind of think it's fun too!I'm ... [ Read More ]