Tuesday, January 11, 2011

The Quiet of Winter

Finally, everything is put away from Christmas.  I know, it should have been done a week ago.  My daughter came home from school today and said “Mom everything is so simple but I like it”. 

She is right.  I like when all the Christmas stuff is away.  I don’t like putting away.  But I like that it is simple.

I thought I would share with you how our family room has come together.

Starting with our mantle…

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I decided to keep the mirror for now.  I think in the winter, the reflection of light is priceless.  By the way, there is a fire in there.  But I made it and it is lame.

I used natural elements, mixed with the silver for a contrast.

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I placed a glass cloche on a branch slice and filled it with a dollar store bird and some wintery elements.

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I left the evergreens in the silver containers from Christmas.  Amazingly, they are still alive.  My indoor thumb is not very green.  I figured if they were willing to still be alive, I would embrace that.

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Next to the fireplace I used my textile bin, that was holding a Christmas tree, to hold firewood for my lame fire.  I did keep it going all night and all by myself thank you very much.

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I placed pinecone and old doorknobs in a old galvanized baking pan.

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I will share more tomorrow.

I will be sharing this post at

The Stories of A2Z Mantel Party

the CSI Project

and some of the other links in my sidebar.

Have a great one!

Laura

18 comments:

  1. Laura at Ms. Smartie PantsJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    I agree with you. My home came home when I was done undecorating and said woah! the house is empty! I too like it that way for ummm about 30 minutes! :) Your home is beautiful, as always!

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  2. Michael Wurm JrJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    this looks fab!

    i love the asymmeterical mantel. love. love.

    stunning home! just lovely.

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  3. AndreaJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Beautiful mantel. Besides Christmas, I'm afraid my mantel remains the same year round.

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  4. Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on TopJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Looks wonderful. I love the simplicity, so pretty.

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  5. JenniferJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Hi I am a new follower~ I found you on the link party and just wanted say that I absolutely love what you did with your mantel~ so pretty!

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  6. michelleJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    It looks really pretty Laura! I love the simple right after Christmas, things start to become too close after a while. Your natural elements are perfect and I love the pinecones and door knobs! Brilliant!

    Your fire isn't lame my friend, as long as it burns you are doing just fine! :) Hubby "taught" me the other night about how to start a fire, he thinks I am dork! I just nod my head and let him talk! :)

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  7. BethJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Sigh. It's all so gorgeous. Love the glass knobs mixed w/ the pinecones.

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  8. Green Door GirlJanuary 13, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    very pretty, I like the simplicity of it all :) Found you from the CSI link :)

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  9. RenéJanuary 13, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    I agree. The simplicity is nice. I love your style and your mix of textures!

    -Rene

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  10. Southern Fried GalJanuary 14, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Oh I love all the natural touches. I have got to get someone to cut me some wood disks - cute!

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  11. Linda@Coastal CharmJanuary 14, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    You sure do have a special touch with mantels...I have looked at all of yours and they are all OUTSTANDING!!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  12. Megan GunyanJanuary 14, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Oh, I love it. Can you come decorate my mantle! I can't get it right! ;) I love that ladder--where did you get it?

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  13. KimJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Just beautiful! I love the simplicity, especially the bird under the dome, I love decorating with birds (uh, fake ones). BTW, I'm a lame fireplace starter myself.

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  14. Simone @ Doberman's by the SeaJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    I love the natural elements and white color. Have a nice day.

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  15. SandyJanuary 15, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Very nice! I particularly like the greenery(still living!) in the teapots.

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  16. abeachcottageJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    The simplicity of your color combination looks absolutely divine. Love this very much.

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  17. A Vintage VineJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Love the mantel, it is so fresh!

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  18. Robyn @ ItsRobyn.comJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    I just found you via The Shabby Nest and I'm so glad I did. I love your mantlescape and your personality really shines through in your post. You sound like a "tell it like it is" kind of lady (just like me). I especially love the part about your "lame" fire. It made me feel like I was reading a note from an old friend.

    ~ Robyn

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