Wednesday, January 4, 2012

My January Mantelscape



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I wasn't quite ready to box up all my pretty floral Christmas tree ornaments just yet, so I found a new home for them on the cow skull above the fireplace... the horns to be exact. The purple and blues actually work really well against the facing dark gray walls of my living room and the lighter gray ceiling. But with my cow skull all decked out, I had to keep the rest of the decor in my mantelscape low-key. I went with an all-white color scheme to prevent a major clutter overload and keep the focal point on the flowered horns above. I already had a few white porcelain & ceramic pieces living there and added a few new ones {gifts from Alison} and then I wandered around the house scavenging white figurines and vases I thought would compliment the space. The large pots and vases around the hearth I pulled from our master bedroom. I'm constantly moving things from room to room and shelf to shelf... no object has a permanent home.

So... I'm kind of in love... for the moment anyway ;)


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Jonathan Adler - Greek Key Frame | Round vase with dots | French Bulldog Bookends | Large Buddha Head | JA - Snail box {see it here} | Areaware - Mixed Fruit Bowl by Harry Allen | ZGallerie - Pug bookend {comes with a black pug too} | Miscellaneous pots and vases around the fireplace, blue ones are vintage

* See my Christmas mantel here



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17 comments:

TheBeautyFile said...

Beautiful!!! I love the colors and the whole feel of it!!!

L'art said...

This brought a really beautiful color to the white space!
I think that it's very creative and looks romantic :)

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Erica said...

I love the white decor - it's very relaxing!

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my little celebration said...

Stunning! I love the all white with pops of bright colors. So beautiful!

MsGarlic said...

that looks amazing

House of Avandan said...

It looks amazing! Love the white on white.

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Lia said...

Looks so gorgeous. I love white porcelain as well :) Beautiful job!
xoxo
Lia

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I love this look... it is amazing!

allison said...

i love your style! wish i had just a hint of your creativity :)

Anna Saccone said...

I love it so much! <3

Slow Southern Style said...

Such a great idea, kind of looks a little Frida Kahlo. :)

Sarah Jean said...

The color scheme of your house makes me think of Greece. I love it.

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So beautiful, the color is really great...

Alela Sirah said...

Beautiful!!
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Cymone said...

your so talented and creative hun and its so inspiring. The way you decorate your home it feels so warm and its like a breath of fresh air.

Wanda said...

Hi Maegan, I just found your blog through Craftgawker (also just discovered) I am your newest follower. I have a European mount too that gets embellished now and then. Could I get permission to share this post for my readers? It will include your blog address and link back. Thank you. Looking forward to getting more inspiration. Wanda

Anonymous said...

These are so stylish and amazing Mantelscape.
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