• Home
  • All About Me
  • My Paint Colors
  • Project Files

The Steen Style

Feeds:
Posts
Comments
« Spring is so close!
Outdoor Entertaining »

Pre-Spring Mantel

March 2, 2011 by Laura

Since spring is on her way, I needed to get my mantel de-cluttered, clear and ready for whatever might blow our way! This quick and very simple layout feels so good right now. March is when I finally get over how empty the house feels after Christmas decorations are gone and really embrace the clean and crisp of spring and summer.

On the right side, I have: a candle from TJ Maxx wrapped in some jute cording from Hobby Lobby, a bowl from TJ Maxx with faux pears from Target and a super old vase I spray painted white. It used to be black with white lines. I love the lightness of it now!

I really had to control myself and make a conscious effort to keep this clean and simple. It can feel weird not to have the whole ledge filled with ‘stuff’ but I think this time of the year is all about less. Less is definitely more in this case!

On the left side, we have: a bird from Target I spray painted white, another TJ Maxx candle wrapped in jute cording from Hobby Lobby and a vase I got for $1 at Ross then spray painted white and placed a moss ball from Michael’s inside. The first little guy is actually my first little birdie. I know! They have been everywhere for quite some time but he is my first.

Here is the big shot of our pre-spring mantel as well as our bookshelves. I placed my Ballard inspired Mr. & Mrs. pillows on the hearth to help soften it up as well as get them out of the way of the couch. They are great but they do take up some serious sitting space!

I have plans for the backs of the bookcases as well as the books…stay tuned for an update!

Share this:

  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Email
  • Tumblr
  • LinkedIn

Like this:

Like Loading...

Related

Posted in Clean Lines, Living Room, Spring, Spring Mantel | 1 Comment

One Response

  1. on March 2, 2011 at 8:05 pm Comeca Jones

    Very nice and again the pillows I so will be dooing that!



Comments are closed.

  • About Me


    My name is Laura and I love a good DIY. Home decor is my passion and I enjoy creating a better place to call home. This blog is my virtual journal and is all about the style of my life. I can't always guarantee the best grammar or best photos but I do guarantee this blog will always be 100% authentic. Thanks for reading!

  • Contact Me!

    If you have any questions or need more information on anything I've written, please email me at: laurasteen {at} sbcglobal {dot} net.
  • Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

  • Subscribe via RSS

    RSS Feed RSS - Posts

    RSS Feed RSS - Comments

  • Follow on Bloglovin
  • Follow on Instagram!

    No Instagram images were found.

  • Follow Me on Pinterest
  • The Steen Style on Facebook

    The Steen Style on Facebook
  • Favorite Posts

    • DIY: Painted Curio Cabinet
    • Dollar Tree Apothecary Jar
    • DIY: Faux Coral
    • DIY: Cedar Chest Makeover
    • DIY: Mirrored Nightstand
    • DIY Tall Tufted Headboard
    • Ellen's New Set Design
    • New House Before & After: The Fireplace (again)
    • Chalkboard Spray Painted Mirror
    • Kitchen Table: I Need Your Vote!
  • Top Tags

    Bathroom Beauty Bedroom Before and After Blog Updates Blue Chevron Christmas Closets Color Design Inspiration Dining Room DIY Dream World Fabric Family Fashion Floors Food Free Giveaway Happy Anniversary Home Decor Home Products Home Updates ikat Kitchen Life Lighting Living Room Mirror Oklahoma Orange Outdoors Paint Parties Patterns Photography Presents Social Media Spray Paint Spring Summer Tablescapes Vacation Vacations Wedding White
  • Previous Posts

  • Meta

    • Register
    • Log in
    • Entries feed
    • Comments feed
    • WordPress.com

Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com.

WPThemes.


Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
  • Follow Following
    • The Steen Style
    • Join 1,431 other followers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • The Steen Style
    • Customize
    • Follow Following
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Copy shortlink
    • Report this content
    • View post in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
%d bloggers like this: