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 back to life.
I wanted to reflect that same happy feeling with my spring fireplace mantel and hearth.
Before we look any closer at the fireplace, let me stop to say how excited I am to be participating in the March Celebrations of Home bloghop! Our theme this month is, Spring Has Sprung. Be sure to scroll to the bottom for the links to everyone else’s amazing spring inspiration.
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Alrighty – back to the fireplace. This is the view entering our family room from the foyer.
You know, above all else, my desire for this blog, is to encourage you in your decorating and homemaking endeavors. Don’t be afraid to spread your wings! I know that some of you feel overwhelmed at the thought of decorating a spot for a certain season or holiday. Sometimes I do too! But, let’s break it down a little. As you think about using items that you already own, maybe this will help the process seem a little less complicated.
I’ve said it over and over – I love to keep things easy. That was exactly the reason why I chose the wood and metal arched panel to hang above my fireplace. I knew that I could leave it up year round and just change out what hangs from it or leans against it. Right now, it’s serving as a backdrop for a seasonal magnolia leaf wreath that I’ve suspended from a length of twine. I searched high and low for a faux magnolia wreath that looks like the real thing for a long time. I finally found the perfect one at Painted Fox. Believe it or not, the leaves are made from paper, but you’d never know it isn’t real just by looking at it. Click HERE to order one for yourself (affiliate link – see my full disclosure policy HERE).
Keeping it easy is the reason that I kept the same shutters that were a part of my Christmas mantel to serve as a backdrop for the chunky candlesticks that were on the hearth of my winter mantel. I even kept the tiny twig wreaths perched on top of the candlesticks to add a little more interest to the boxwood orbs. I moved the doughbowl from its spot on my diy sofa table and kept it filled with the boxwood and twig orbs that were already in it. I tilted it slightly forward so that you can see the contents of it better.
On the hearth, I filled a basket with an explosion of the same faux tulips that I used as part of my spring kitchen table centerpiece last year. An urn filled with real pussy willow branches lives on the other side of the hearth, along with a slotted wood lantern. I bought those branches last spring and carefully stored them until I could pull them out again this year.
So see? There’s nothing hard here. And I didn’t spend any money either. Just shop your house and move things from one spot to another for a whole new look. It might take you more than one day to get it looking just the way that you want it to, but that’s perfectly fine! Just play and tweak and above all else have fun enjoying your home.
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Debbie @ Refresh Restyle says
March 13, 2016 at 6:13 PMJust beautiful! Love it all, happy spring š
Debbie
Shelley @ Calypso in the Country says
March 13, 2016 at 6:23 PMNot only is your mantel absolutely stunning, but that whole room is just gorgeous! I am loving every detail!
Happy (almost) spring!
Shelley
Suzy says
March 25, 2016 at 7:44 AMThank you so much, Shelley! Happy spring to you too!
Susie says
July 10, 2017 at 5:10 PMYour spring mantel is gorgeous. Can you tell me where you found the wood and metal arched panel?
Suzy says
July 11, 2017 at 4:03 PMThank you so much, Susie! You can read all about where that piece came from in this blog post: https://www.worthingcourtblog.com/the-things-that-i-get-asked-about-the-most-and-where-to-get-them/
Tina says
March 13, 2016 at 7:52 PMLove your fireplace. Can you tell us where you purchased the wood and metal wall hanging?
Suzy says
March 25, 2016 at 7:45 AMHi Tina. Sorry to be so late in replying! I purchased the wood and metal wall hanging at Kirklands.
Jennifer Mae says
March 14, 2016 at 9:56 AMBeautiful spring mantel. A statement without being overwhelming or cluttered š It goes very well with your whole space, which is just gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
Suzy says
March 25, 2016 at 7:45 AMThank you, Jennifer!
Barb says
March 14, 2016 at 6:45 PMThe more I see your home, the more I fall in love with it and can’t wait to finally see it in person, hopefully soon. I love your mantel. Heck, there wasn’t anything I saw I didn’t like. I may have to check out that wreath, I have one but heck, who says you can’t have TWO. Happy Spring, my dear friend. xxoo, Barb
Vanessa says
March 14, 2016 at 7:34 PMSoooooo gorgeous Suzy!!! Your home is truly stunning and every time you share something new it just knocks my socks off. Well done!
Treva says
March 14, 2016 at 7:50 PMNot only the mantle but the entire room is just beautiful!
Suzy says
March 25, 2016 at 7:46 AMThank you, Treva!
Confessions of a Plate Addict says
March 18, 2016 at 1:22 AMI love your mantel, Suzy! That magnolia wreath is fabulous! And those shutters are the perfect touch! I am enjoying peeks at your new home! Hugs…Debbie
sam@livingthedutchdream says
March 20, 2016 at 4:07 AMYour whole room is beautiful! Everything is so perfectly put together, your attention to detail is fabulous – pinned!
Colleen says
March 21, 2016 at 5:00 PMWhat a beautiful room! so calm and inviting!
Ginger Wroot says
March 22, 2016 at 1:00 AMOh wow, your decor and colors look like they could be featured in a magazine! Really, really lovely! Thanks for some inspiration!
–G
gingerwroot.com
amy says
March 22, 2016 at 9:30 AMAbsolutely gorgeous! I love the basket of tulips and how clean and fresh looking the room is. Visiting from The Creative Corner
Desirae says
March 24, 2016 at 6:39 AMThis space is to die for! I love the colors and everything about it.
Lauren says
March 24, 2016 at 1:57 PMThis is gorgeous. How long have you been designing and decorating?
Suzy says
March 25, 2016 at 7:47 AMHi Lauren. So glad that you like my room! Gosh, I feel like I’ve been designing and decorating my whole life! It’s just something that I’ve always had a strong interest in.
Maria says
March 24, 2016 at 9:26 PMYou have such a lovely home, Suzy! I love the spring mantel (magnolia leaves are my favorite!!!). That wooden and metal arch serves as lovely decor year round. I’ve been meaning to look for a piece like that for my home as well–one that’s easy enough to make festive through the seasons. You’ve given me a great inspiration, so thank you! It was lovely of you to join us on #shinebloghop as well. Thanks for sharing this piece with us š
Mommy Hiker says
March 26, 2016 at 12:07 AMIs this really your home?? Wow! It definitely belongs in a magazine. Just stunning!!
Chelsee says
March 26, 2016 at 12:40 PMWow I love your design! I love the wooden piece filled with a sorts of items on the mantel. Can you tell me where you go those? I love, love, the magnolia wreath as well. You did a fantastic job and this photo belongs in HGTV magazine for sure! I found your blog through the Best in the Blogosphere linky party!
Suzy says
March 27, 2016 at 7:19 AMHi Chelsee. The wooden piece on the mantel is a doughbowl that I found at a local home decor shop. I’ve seen them pop up on Decor Steals every once in a while and of course you can order them from other places too. So glad you like my spring fireplace!
Maria says
March 27, 2016 at 4:21 PMLove this so much Suzi! Thanks you for sharing at The Creative Corner Link Up! I’m featuring you tonight, Sunday 6pm PST! Pop by to see you’re feature. Can’t wait to see what you link up this week. Thanks so much. Maria š
krystal says
March 27, 2016 at 4:57 PMThanks for sharing with the Get It Together link party! It truly is a beautiful display!
Theresa @DearCreatives says
March 29, 2016 at 9:40 PMSo pretty! Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & shared.
Jennifer Dawn says
March 30, 2016 at 1:30 PMYour mantle is lovely! The whole room is stunning. I especially love the wreath over the fireplace.
Kristan Kremer says
March 31, 2016 at 2:39 PMYour living room is STUNNING. Absolutely gorgeous. I cannot wait to pin everything!
Valerie@Occasionally Crafty says
March 31, 2016 at 4:46 PMYour home is just gorgeous! I love the mantel and everything in the room, really. You have some fabulous talent! Thanks for linking up to the Handmade Hangout- I’ll be featuring you on my blog today when the new linky goes live at 6pm ET. I hope you’ll stop by and link up again!
Nitu Roy says
April 18, 2016 at 1:33 AMGreat idea to use the crinkle paper in the jars…it looks so much like nesting material a bird might use! Thanks for sharing your great Spring mantle with us!
Donna Fennig says
August 26, 2016 at 12:14 PMI LOVE,LOVE, LOVE your wall wood/iron art!! Where did you get it?
Suzy says
August 27, 2016 at 7:59 AMHi Donna. I got it online from Kirkland’s.
Lisa says
August 28, 2016 at 6:28 PMCurrently updating our hearth and mantle to look just like yours! Love your style!
Terri says
September 28, 2016 at 2:18 PMI adore this mantel look. I would love to see it redone for the Fall Season as well!
Debbie Richards says
October 4, 2016 at 11:27 AMI love your gate so much that I am actually driving 14 hours to buy one. Thanks for the tips Suzy.
Amy says
November 13, 2016 at 2:44 PMI live your style! Can you tell me where you got the wicker basket you used as a vase on the base of the fireplace? I’m looking g for something similar and can’t find anything I like. Thanks!
Suzy says
November 13, 2016 at 4:00 PMHi Amy. The wicker basket came from Target and is part of their Threshold line.
Sue says
November 25, 2016 at 2:58 PMWhere did you get your family room rug? Is it indoor/outdoor?
Suzy says
December 2, 2016 at 10:47 AMHi Sue. I apologize for taking so long to reply! Our rug is an indoor/outdoor rug that we had made by Carpet Supermart from a sample we chose in their store. I believe that the brand is Mohawk, but I don’t know the pattern.
Michelle says
December 30, 2016 at 11:44 AMYour house is GORGEOUS! Where did you find the Candlesticks on your mantel? love them!
Suzy says
December 30, 2016 at 9:19 PMThank you so much, Michelle! The candlesticks came from Pottery Barn.
ruthann richards says
February 5, 2017 at 7:59 AMyou have the arched shutter i have been looking for forever.. can you tell me where you purchased it?
Suzy says
February 7, 2017 at 9:02 AMHi Ruthann. It’s from Kirkland’s. It isn’t available in the stores, so I ordered it and then painted it the color that I wanted it to be. I had it shipped to my local store, due to their free shipping to the store policy, and I picked it up . Here’s the link: http://fave.co/2kD1ekU
Mindy says
February 13, 2017 at 2:47 PMBeautiful mantel. But can I ask about the fabric on that chair? I’m in a desperate search for fabric to recover two chairs and I love that one!!
Suzy says
February 15, 2017 at 5:24 AMHi Mindy. That chair came from Pier 1 and was already covered with that fabric. Sorry I couldn’t help! š
Gwen says
February 23, 2017 at 9:46 PMLove everything in your family room! Mantle is beautiful! I’m also admiring your natural wood shades on the doors. Would you recommend and if so where did you purchase yours? Are they custom? Thanks for the motivation to decorate!
Suzy says
February 24, 2017 at 7:16 AMThank you, Gwen! No, the shades aren’t custom. They came from Home Depot and they’re available in multiple sizes. Here’s the link to them: http://fave.co/1oRvgSr
Megan says
June 30, 2017 at 7:49 AMYour home is gorgeous! I’m wondering wher you purchased the beautiful wall clock?
Thank you!
Suzy says
July 2, 2017 at 11:28 AMThank you, Megan! I purchased that wall clock at a local home decor store several years ago.
Anne says
December 29, 2017 at 10:43 AMIs the fireplace electric?
Suzy says
December 29, 2017 at 5:53 PMHi Anne. No, it’s a regular fireplace with gas logs.
kerri says
January 17, 2018 at 5:32 PMWhere did you get your blue shutters?
Suzy says
January 18, 2018 at 6:37 AMHi Kerri. They’re actually spray painted with gray that sometimes looks blue on computer screens. You can purchase any size shutters at your local home improvement store and paint them any color that you like. š
Chris says
March 22, 2018 at 11:45 PMHi, Suzi! I have to know where you found the beautiful wood and metal arched deco. Iām in love with it and need that one. I find similar at pier one and Wayfair but would love to be a copy cat and have one like yours. Thanks in advance!
CarrIe says
April 26, 2018 at 9:59 PMWhere is the team pillow from on the pier 1 chair? Thanks!
Suzy says
August 3, 2018 at 8:36 AMHi Carrie. Not sure how I managed to overlook your question, but I’m so sorry that I did! Did you mean to say the tan pillow? If so, it came from At Home.
Sue says
August 2, 2018 at 8:39 PMThank you for the inspiration. What is the name of your paint color?
Suzy says
August 3, 2018 at 8:35 AMHi Sue. Our walls are painted with Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige.
Paul Segnello says
August 30, 2018 at 9:00 PMHi, if you don’t mind me asking, where did you get the wood and metal wall plaque above your fireplace? I’m looking for something similar as we upgrade our family room. thanks!
Suzy says
September 4, 2018 at 6:44 AMHere’s the link to the piece you’re asking about: https://fave.co/2mr3CiG