I am doing Swing Into Spring blog hop #swingintospring with many other DIY bloggers this week. I am hoping to participate in each day’s fun. Today’s link party is Mantles with Craftberry Bush. Come join in the fun and visit all the other bloggers and see the amazing mantle ideas for spring.
DESIGNER’S NOTE: I am so not a white all over the house person. I love color and need it to make me happy (creative artist personality speaking). I grew up in an all white shrine…so, even though I admire those who have embraced that style, I am way over here in technicolor land…marching to a different drummer! So come on over and look at the other side for a moment…
My Favorite Things Spring Mantle
Of course, I am thrilled to share my new home with my readers. I have named her “Angel Wood Cottage” for many reasons. So I thought the first mantle vignette should reflect her in a big way and include some of my favorite things. I love to include my own art on my mantlescapes. I placed my three ‘Spring Angel’ paintings as the focal point. They are watching over our home and us this Spring. They really brighten up the dark mantle with their beautiful spring hues of blue, pink and purple.
Here is a view of the bunting I created from six different fat quarters in spring patterns and colors. I will share how it is made during craft day on Wednesday along with a few of my book page flowers.
More Spring colors shine from my favorite angel statues on the right side of the mantle. I paired them with my beloved teapot given to me by the Bigelow’s last year. Yes that would be The Bigelow tea makers! (I am the #1 fan of Bigelow Plantation Mint tea.) The tea pot brings back lovely memories of our time together in Charleston last spring. The birds which grace the teapot are a beautiful sign of spring, so this had to be included in the vignette. Below is another view including the sassy angel in pink.
I also included two tiny teapots used to play tea party with my granddaughter. The veggies symbolize Spring and renewal. I also include some of my aqua glass bottle collection, some tiny hydrangeas vases and a cute little cabinet that is painted in the same colorway as the angels.
On the hearth are some of my hand-painted and hand-crafted flowers. They are so cute and colorful…they just make me happy.
Click the image below to visit Craftberry Bush and see the other fab bloggers and their mantle ideas.
Mantels (Monday)
Craftberry Bush, French Country Cottage, The Lilypad Cottage
Recipes (Tuesday)
Marty’s Musings, Atta Girl Says, My Soulful Home
Crafts (Wednesday)
At the Picket Fence, Petticoat Junktion, Uncommon Designs
Vignettes (Thursday)
Worthing Court, Stone Gable, Home is Where the Boat Is
Porches & Wreaths (Friday)
The Everyday Home, Our Southern Home, Confessions of a Plate Addict
Hello Rebecca, your mantal is beautiful and whimsical. I love your artwork and the addition of the teapots! Very beautiful!
Kathy
Hi Rebecca. Your angels are so pretty and perfect for any time of year.
Thanks for visiting me and leaving a sweet comment. Wanted to let you know that when I tried to reply to your email address it didn’t go through.
Very interesting post
kisses
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Your angels are so pretty! I also like color in my life!!
So cute!!!!! I love the composition!!!
What a nice way to welcome Spring! thanks for sharing with us.
This is a beautiful and creative spring mantle! I love it!!!
What a lovely and beautiful way to welcome Spring! I especially love your angels. So pretty. 🙂 Thanks for sharing all these wonderful pics.
Rebecca, your spring mantle vignette is so creative and beautiful! I love what you created:)
Oh Rebecca, be still my heart, I love your mantel..its color-icious Big hearts! I too am a huge lover of color, vibrant purple in the living space.. but of course! and the bunting… FAB. Great spring decor! Love the paintings too…
Rebecca, I love your work! I love colors and fun!! Thank you for sharing 🙂