Hello my Peeps! It’s Pinterest Challenge day again which makes today a totally fun day! My friends and I are showing 16 spring looking mantels from 1 inspiration photo. If you’ve joined me from Pamela’s blog, DIY Vibes, welcome – I’m excited to know you’re here! Let’s get started with my simple spring mantel.
A Simple Spring Mantel and Pinterest Challenge
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Our inspiration photo comes from Deborah over at Hip and Humble Style. She has a DIY for her Cherry Blossom stems you might want to check out, but for now, here’s what I can work with from her spring mantel.
What I notice about this Pinterest Challenge
1. The black mirror
2. The white pitcher with pink stems
3. White cloth basket with greenery
4. Black candle sticks with white candles
Her mantel looks beautiful yet elegantly simple. But because my mantel isn’t the same, I wanted to do something that works for my home instead.
Here’s what I did.
I didn’t use all of the same elements from Deborah’s mantel. However, the first item used is a black mirror. I took the one from my living room and used it even though it isn’t round. I’m so glad I did. Switching things around is fun because it saves so much money when wanting a change.
You’ll notice Deborah’s mantel wasn’t designed with symmetry in mind. I find it difficult to do that with this mantel so 9 out of 10 times mine will be symmetrical because the wall around it is so large. Anyway, concentrating on the greenery, I found these embossed galvanized buckets at Hobby Lobby. The white details is what first caught my eye. Aren’t they cute?!
The greenery stems are also from Hobby Lobby. Instead of using that messy floral foam, I filled the wall buckets with brown paper bags so I only had to purchase 2 stems for each bucket.
Y’all are not going to believe this but those roses are real! They were the Misters gift for me on Valentine’s Day. I love them and decided to use those instead of pink stems. I will definitely add more color to the mantel when it gets closer to Easter, but for now I like it like this. BTW, it’s now the 24th and the roses still look amazing (full and no brown edges!)
That’s my simple spring mantel and Pinterest challenge interpretation of Deborah’s mantel. I know for some of you it will be plain and not bright enough. But for those of us wanting to hang on to spring and make it stretch as long as possible, this mantel has good bones and will be easy to add color to later.
Next up!
Don’t forget to check out all of the wonderful Spring inspiration below but next up is Christy at Our Southern Home. She has quite the talent for decorating!
Happy Decorating Friends!
Very pretty, Cindy! I love your black mirror and how you flanked it with matching galvanized metal wall buckets filled with greenery. Your white pottery looks great on your black mantel and I love the white roses. My V-Day roses lasted a long time as well this year but now are starting to fade. This was a fun challenge and you did a great job with it!
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Thank you Paula. It was a fun challenge. Now the challenge is how long I can keep those roses alive. I’ve been telling the Mister to check the water so I dare not touch them! :0
Love your spin on the Pinterest Challenge Cindy. I’m always looking for ironstone pitchers and yours are so pretty. Love those darling buckets too!
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Thanks Michelle. I can’t find ironstone around here anywhere. Seems like everyone in Texas is collecting it. Guess that means we need to take a trip!
Have a great week.
Cindy, first where did hubs get the roses? I’ve never heard of them lasting so long. Love those containers from Hobby Lobby. They could be used in so many places. Thanks for hosting the Pinterest Challenge. It’s such fun.
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The Mister got the roses at Target! Can you believe it? We have both been saying they look fake and how lucky he was to find such a bunch. They must have just come off the truck. Thank you Carol.
Cindy,
Beautiful love the black mirror swap. All the pitchers are such a pretty touch.
Beautiful as always my friend.
Cindy
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Thanks bunches Cindy. I do love the ironstone. Now if I could only find more! That would be faaabulooooous!
I love your Valentine’s flowers, Cindy, here on your mantel! The red roses Charles gave me for Valentine’s are also going strong. Love the balance of the two metal buckets and their greenery with the pretty creamware pitchers and jugs!!! (Still absolutely LOVE your mantel!)
Thank you for hosting yet again,
Big hugs,
Barb 🙂
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Awe, thank you Barbara. The mantel was such a great find. Not sure I’ll ever find a steal of a deal like that again. Enjoy the sunshine we’re having!
I love the simple black, white & soft green; perfect for Going into March! Great pitcher collection, Cindy!
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I thought so too Lora – perfect for March. My youngest was born on March 17th so we call her our lucky charm. She’ll think it’s in honor of her and I won’t say a word. God love her. LOL
This is beautiful. I love the white pitchers with the black mantel. So pretty. Thanks for hosting.
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Thanks so much Katie. I love how simple it was. I usually have way more stuff up there but am liking the uncluttered look. 😉
Such a simple and pretty spring mantel!
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Thanks Pamela. At first I was like – oh my golly, this is ugly. But it has grown on me. I need to start thinking less is more? Hmmm.
This looks great! Those roses are truly amazing. Thank you for hosting.
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The roses are still putting a big ol’ smile on my face! Thank you Laura.
I love this look. I love the simple beauty of it all. I look forward to your emails and clicking into to see what magic you have created. Thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous home and ideas on how to decorate beautifully.
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Brenda, you just made my month. Thank you so very much for saying that. Sometimes you never know what people are thinking. What a sweet compliment. Love it!
Cindy your Spring mantel looks so fresh and crisp with the white dishes and the black framed mirror. I love how it looks. Your version of Deborah’s mantel is perfect for you home.
Thanks for hosting this wonderful challenge!
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LOL Terrie! Is that a nice way of saying – this look works for you but it wouldn’t work for me? Just kidding. Big hugs
Love the black mirror and the sconces on the side. Filling them with plants is so pretty. I agree, it will be so easy to add tons of color when Spring really gets here and all summer long too.
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I think so too Marty, thank you! I’ve already been planning what to do next. Need to get passed my daughters St. Patrick’s Day birthday first. It has to be all about her for now. 😉
You simple but fresh mantel for spring is lovely, Cindy. I especially love those embossed tins! And you’re right… I actually thought those roses were faux… way too perfect!!! 😉 Thank you for hosting, sweet friend! Pinned!
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You are so sweet Julie, thank you. I can hardly wait to see how long the roses last. I keep telling my hubby to make sure they have water because I’m afraid to touch them with my black thumb. Thanks for the Pin too! 🙂
I love your mantel and think it’s so pretty. I love the black mirror and white pitchers with with your pretty roses. It’s simple but well thought and done,those cute little containers on each side really was ” icing on the cake” as i use to hear my mom say!!
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Thank you Marlene! What a sweet compliment. My mom says that too. 😉 That’s one of those sayings I actually understand. Most of them go right over my head. LOL
Wow, I can’t believe those roses have lasted this long, Cindy! Tell your husband he gets lots of brownie points.
Your mantel looks perfect for the start of spring. I especially love the galvanized buckets. I was feeling the same way about adding more color to my mantel as we get closer to Easter. Our mantels can grow into Easter together!
Thanks again for hosting another wonderful Pinterest Challenge!
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My pleasure Crissy and thank you. I’ve already started thinking about what to do to add more color but want to enjoy this at least a week or two. Of course, I could get bored tomorrow. Just sayin.
Cindy! I love it and judging my your 30 comments so does everyone else! I love the greenery on the walls! And, your hutch reminded me of mine! And, the row of white vases! It’s perfect for spring! love it! Happy Day and thank you for organizing such a fun challenge! laura
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Thank you Laura. I am really liking those galvanized buckets with greenery too. Not sure why I hadn’t done it sooner. Enjoy spring decorating!
Cindy, I was just a Hobby Lobby but didn’t see those cute galvanized buckets 🙁
Your mantel looks lovely – perfect for this time of year!
I’m coming from Across the Blvd. link party, and will be visiting all of the mantel challenge participants – and pinning away!
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Awe, thank you Rachelle! Sorry you didn’t see the buckets at your Hobby Lobby. Check another store. They’re worth it! Especially at the “Spring Shop” 40% off! Glad you could stop by today!
I don’t remember ever seeing that mirror in your living room. Has it always been black? Of course, you do switch things around constantly. I guess that’s why your home always looks so fresh and timely. I love the black and white, but those galvanized planters are my favorite. Good job! And the Mister certainly knows how to pick ‘em. After all, he picked YOU!
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I’m sure if you asked the Mister now, he’d say the same thing although some days he’s scratching his head asking why. LOL The mirror has been in the same spot in the living room for like 5 years woman. And it’s been black for about 2 of those years. It was a rusty red before. 🙂
Cindy,
Happy day friend! This is amazing! Love your spring mantel! The dishes are awesome!
karianne
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Thank you KariAnne. You have the most vivacious personality and always make me smile.
Your mantel is gorgeous all by itself, Cindy! And the way you decorated it is wonderful! I’m loving the galvanized contains with greenery…and that mirror!
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Thanks so much Linda, appreciate that! So far I’m enjoying the simplicity. ❤️
This turned out so pretty. I’m loving this entire challenge idea. I’ve found some great inspiration here.
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Thank you so much Denise! The Pinterest Challenges are always so fun. Hope you have a great weekend!
All these different Spring mantels are so much fun, Cindy! Your mantel always looks good no matter what the season. Can’t wait to try these fabulous ideas Hugs, CoCo
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You are so sweet CoCo. Thank you so much. That makes my week. Big hugs.