It’s time again to tweak my mantel to fit the whim of the moment. I love inspiration from the garden so I decided to take that cue back to the mantel for spring.
Three of my favorite obsessions are mosses, ferns, and urns (sounds like a country song or something). Spring is the time of year when these elements can take front and center.
I got the fun idea to build a cloche vignette on this over sized nest. The spring poem, over sized eggs and tall glass dome bring together this sweet look.
The nest needed a little height and this petite pedestal is the perfect size, height, and color for the job. This cute little wooden bird finishes out the trio. Hmmm….there’s still a little something missing.
There – a little touch of fabric does the trick, don’t you think?
Now on to the left side. I found these two urn cuties hiding in the corner of my favorite local boutique. I adopted them for just $3 a piece. To balance out the greenery on the other side of the mantel, I filled one with reindeer moss and a few faux bulbs. I layered the other urn inside my drake lantern and placed a candle filled glass on top.
This sweet little nest completes the look. I love how it looks like shellacked pine straw.
And here’s the look all pulled together once again. I love how it all came together. I especially love that my obsessions are front and center for spring.Do you have any design obsessions for spring?
~Southern Fried Gal
April 7, 2011
Your mantel looks beautiful!! I too LOVE ferns, moss, and old chippy urns!! I love your faux bulbs I’ve never seen those before, would you mind sharing you got them? Martina
April 7, 2011
I love your mantel, especially the wooden bird!
April 7, 2011
Love the nature inspired mantel. What a great buy on those urns.
April 7, 2011
I LOVE your spring mantel!! The chippy urns are so wonderful and I love ferns too. Green and cream just look so pretty together. Wonderful job!
April 7, 2011
Very very pretty!
April 7, 2011
Hello…
Love your spring mantel! Ohhh yes…I love the urns and they are so pretty filled with the fern, spring bulbs and moss! I also really like how you did the cloche with the nest…very unique and I like that! Your mirror with the decorative iron piece…FABULOUS!!! You really did a great job with the design of your spring mantel, my friend! Thank you for sharing it with us!
My spring obsessions…white ironstone, anything with the color of spring green, and silver! What a combination, huh? Hehe!
Warmest spring wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
April 7, 2011
Beautiful mantel and I love that it is nature inspired. The cloche and nest are adorable. Thank you for sharing this at my Open House party.
Hugs,
Sherry
April 7, 2011
So pretty, I love your cloche. I have looked everywhere for some nests like yours but can’t find them.
I love your blog title, by the way.
Gloria
April 7, 2011
Looks great, I love the cloche display and the little touches of the nest in eggs on both sides – subtle shout out to easter and the greenery is so fresh looking, great job!
April 7, 2011
Love the mantel. The colors are great and it is so inviting. Great job!
April 7, 2011
Love it! Carla
April 8, 2011
Love your displays, greens and urns are favorites of mine as well. The cloche is so cute.
April 8, 2011
Love the natural look! That wooden birdie is SO adorable.
April 8, 2011
New follower from linky party. love this! Inspired!
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laura@imnotatrophywife.com
April 8, 2011
Great stuff! Love the chippy urns and creative use of Willow House products! Happy Spring from a fellow consultant.
Heidi @ Show Some Decor
April 9, 2011
Your Spring mantle is just beautiful. I love the use of urns, glass dome, hurricane along with the mosses & ferns. It has a very restful feel with lots of places for the eyes to stop & soak in the beauty.
CAS
April 10, 2011
Those urns are just beautiful! I really like how they complement the brick. Love it!!