This year after Christmas I was really confused as to what I wanted to do with my home decor. Usually I change out every month or so and have fun with the season and/or holidays. I have had the desire to keep things simple the past few months.
I hit the after Christmas sale at my favorite local boutique, Park Hill Home. The owner did a lot of nature-inspired Christmas decor this year so I scooped up several botanical and bird inspired items at quite a bargain. I wasn’t ready to go full-swing spring in January so I settled on a winter white and green look for the mantel. To me this says, “I’m looking forward to the future yet I’m grounded in the here and now.”
I have also gotten lazy, I mean resourceful, by using staple pieces over the past few months. I’m not tired of these candlesticks on the mantle, yet. So I just keep changing out their accessories and trucking on.
Need some additional inspiration? Head over to Beth’s Winter Mantel Party and check out how other folks are styling their mantels.
What is your mantel philosophy these days? Are you ready for spring decor?
~Southern Fried Gal
January 10, 2011
Thanks for stopping in to {twenty}something. I think we have the same black Pottery Barn birds. Also, I LOVE the fabric on your huge ottoman. Thanks for sharing!
Heather
January 10, 2011
I love your simple mantel, beautiful! Blessings
January 10, 2011
Your mantel looks very pretty. Love all of your choices.
January 10, 2011
I’m inspired by people who change our their decorations! My mantle rarely changes … but it is also a little droopy and I need to get it stabilized! Maybe once I do that I can work on beautiful mantle displays like you!
January 10, 2011
I think your mantel is beautiful. I love the colors – very peaceful. You have a very beautiful home. I’m glad I stopped by from the Winter Mantel Party at The Stories of A2Z!
January 10, 2011
the mantel looks great, very clean and simple – great for after Christmas and all the holiday looks!
January 10, 2011
Girl, you are one gifted manteler (that is my made-up word for people who are good at doing mantels).
And I love the ottoman/coffee table in the last pic. Very cool! 
January 10, 2011
How pretty is this? Okay … green must be the hot color this year. I love what you’ve done! Thanks for sharing!
January 11, 2011
Your mantel looks lovely! I am totally enjoying winter and definitely am not ready for spring.
January 11, 2011
Your mantel looks so nice! It’s so simple and soothing. Great job!
January 11, 2011
I love the touches of green! Thanks for linking up to the party!