Saturday, December 1, 2012

Tweaking the Mantel

Hello everyone! 
 
I hope you're not sick of seeing my mantel, but I made a few small changes to it  recently.  I added a bit of burlap to it to warm it up. 
 
 
I added some curly twigs to a brown and white transfer ware pitcher too.
 
 
 
Do you see that darling little burlap stocking hanging in the center?  Well, I just received that today from my sweet blogging friend Linda at White Weathered Hutch.  Thank you Linda! I love it!  She made it and sent it to me all the way from Canada. It is filled with wonderful Christmas scented potpourri too!  I was so surprised to receive it.  I knew it deserved a special place of prominence on my mantel. 
 
 
I added a bit of brown and white ticking to my coffee table too.
 


 
On top of my armoire, I added some blue glass bottles.  I love how they reflect the light.
 
 
So, that about rounds up some changes I made in here.  Do you do that too?  You think you're done and then..........Wham!..........another idea comes into your head and you have to try it out?  That's me all the time!  LOL!
 
Thanks for stopping by!
 
~ Kelly ~
 

 
 


40 comments:

  1. Soo pretty Kelly. I luv the burlap addition. :-)
    Wish we had a smell app so I could smell the Christmas potpourri in the wee sticking .
    Cheers, Gee

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  2. Kelly- nice tweaks. Where did you get your glittered letters? Do share. xo

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  3. I love it! The little stocking is adorable and what a perfect spot for such an unexpected and special gift.

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  4. It was beautiful before and now it's even better! Adding texture is always a good idea! Next year I want my house to look like yours!

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  5. Kelly love your mantle.And no I don't get tired of seeing the changes you make.What a sweet gift from a fellow blogger!Looks perfect on your mantle!
    xx
    Anne

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  6. HOW could we be sick of seeing your beautiful mantle- It looks gorggeous. xo Diana

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  7. never get tired of seeing all your wonderful decorating, mantel included!

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  8. Hi Kelly! I didn't think your living room could get any prettier and there you go and make it prettier. What a sweet surprise receiving the sweet little stocking and looks like it was made for you! Everything you've done is so pretty.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;0

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  9. Gosh, Kelly, just when I think it couldn't get any prettier, you go and make little tweaks that enhance it even more! Your mantel looks perfect; and I love those glass bottles. Beautiful!

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  10. Oh Kelly, the browns in the burlap and twigs are the PERFECT addition to your already pretty mantel. This adds the cherry on top! LOVE your tweaking. Yes, it's constant at my house too.
    Mary Alice

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  11. Love the stockings! They are adorable! I think we have the same topiaries......

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  12. You know that's me all the time, too. That is why we are always changing and tweaking things. Love your gifted stocking. That was so sweet of her. Loving the added touches.

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  13. I never tire of seeing your mantel, Kelly! I love your style!

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  14. Lovely lovely lovely! I am going to follow you - I just love your look! I could just move right in! And I totally do the same thing - get it all done and then inspiration strikes!

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  15. Love the touch of burlap you added! Your new little stocking is so cute too....what a sweet bloggy friend you have :o)
    ~Des

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  16. All the white is so clean and fresh and inspiring.

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  17. it's so nice tonight seeing that so many people have neutral decorations....yours are beautiful...the mantel is just perfect...

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  18. I love the white with the burlap! Gorgeous!
    -Shelley

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  19. Love the blue bottles in the room!!

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  20. How nice of Linda to send you that beautiful stocking...and I love seeing your mantel with all the beautiful "new tweaks"!!....I love the brown transferware pitcher!!!

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  21. The ribbon is such a pretty touch. It does add tons of warmth and texture. Your house is looking so, so good. Magazine worthy for sure!

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  22. kelly, everything is gorgeous! I love the simplicity and your color choice. Your photos are awesome. Have a great week ahead.

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  23. everything looks so pretty! I just adore the style you went with this year

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  24. Your room is right out of a magazine.. The Sweden Christmas Cottage.... You know the one...
    All the best... Linda

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  25. I'm really loving the touches of white in a lot of these Christmas decorations on the many blogs. Your decor just flows so nicely and I like the simplicity of it all. Awesome!

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  26. Just beautuiful, I like the addition of the twigs and thr stockings are darling.

    Cynthia

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  27. Loving the red/white tree theme and your coffee table setting. It all comes together so nicely!

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  28. Your home looks lovely..I'm known as the tweaker..I can't clean without changing something...Thanks for sharing..

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  29. you can't go wrong with burlap. Love the bottles on the armoire

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  30. Kelly you have so much talent....really really beautiful!!! Could sit and have a tea there anytime! x0

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  31. Kelly - Your burlap touches sure warmed up your decorating. It looks so pretty.

    Judy

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  32. What a great gift of that burlap stocking! Love your entire mantel - the initials tied to the stockings are fabulous!
    Kellly

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  33. Everthing looks beautiful Kelly. Have a great week.

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  34. Wow! Love your mantel! You just inspired me to get started!..you decor is stunning!

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  35. LOL! Can't say as how I get those ideas like Wham! LOL! But, I do enjoy seeing yours!! blessings ~ tanna

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  36. Your home looks so relaxing and festive at the same time. Would you mind if I added some of your photos to my Pinterest board? I would like to share some of your ideas with my friends.
    Thanks.
    *Smiles*
    www.ladypamelascottage.blogspot.com

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  37. I love your living room, Kelly! It is so bright and cozy! I love the table centerpiece, and your mantel is awesome, I can never get tired of looking at it.

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  38. Those stockings are adorable. Looks beautiful. You have really done a lot.

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  39. Your decor is so romantic. I love that you've used neutrals but still created a really festive look for the holidays.

    http://notjustbrides.blogspot.com

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Thanks for letting me know you visited today. Kelly