Ok helpers...Here is a picture of my mantel after I tweaked and re tweaked. I am in the process of making a small topiary with what I have here and if I don't like it I will pick some up on Friday when I shop. So if anyone know where I might find some nice ones, let me know.

Also Comments on this mantel now? Too much, not right, what to do next??

Thanks

I like it...a lot.Beautiful You did good tweaking.LOL

Ross' always has beautiful pictures and for cheap too.I have been out looking for thrift store hanging light fixture.To make a hanging light in my livingroom.

Thanks Jackie. I appreciate your looking and commenting. We don't have Ross' here near me. Maybe in Lexington or Louisville though.

I like it but feel like it could use soemthing more substantial. Maybe a chunky topiary or vase on one side and a larger stack of books on the other???

All that matters though is that you are happy with it!

Annie, gonna try to make a topiary, if it doesn't work out I will pick one up Friday when I shop. And I will add to that stack of books. Then will post again.
Thanks

Cara,I pick up used hardback books at the thrift store.Cheap,remove the covers to use.
I picked up several decorating books last year.

Some of the readers digest hardcovers are really pretty. I got several at a thrift store for 50 cents each. Many different colors and prints.

Thanks Jackie and Annie. I will be on the look out for some pretty books for stacking. I have lots of books but none pretty!!

I found a beautiful set of leather books at a thrift store. I use them for vignettes.

Doesn't this mantle have several elements similar to your's? Pretty.

Annie that is a beautiful inspiration picture for CaraRose. Just love it. Love the colors. Hope it gives CaraRose, some good inspiration.

Annie have I ever seen any pics of your home? I might have but I just don't remember. I'm just curious.

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Originally posted by annie17:
Some of the readers digest hardcovers are really pretty. I got several at a thrift store for 50 cents each. Many different colors and prints.

I bought a few of these myself (for the condensed stories) for my guests to read when visiting.
I added a stain to the binding of my books and it took the 'newness' off them.
I will post how they came out when I find them!

lilsophie,

I have a small condo. I posted these pics long,long ago. Have painted a couple times since, changed accessories and added beadboard in a few areas. I should get some pics of my fireplace.

Oh Annie, indeed it does look almost like mine. Wow. I have the same tiles only mine are in shades of browns and creams. My mantel has more detailing but all in all a good replica. Love the way this one looks. Will definitely keep this in my files and I have a big mirror I use at times up there also. Wow, thanks.

Lil Sophie. Yes, Annie gave me great inspiration.

MR, would love to see your books when finished.

Annie love your condo, kitty cute too.!

Annie, Cute cute room. Love the white furniture and gotta love the big ottoman. Great wood floors too.