I’m sitting and writing this blog with my windows open, and the fresh air and sounds of the birds is nearly driving me crazy! I want to be outside. Preferably digging in the flowerbeds and planting things!
Alas, it’s still a tiny bit cool for that but I’m expecting to be able to do so any day now.
Meanwhile, I have been working on more things on the inside of my home.
Y’all know I’ve been plugging away at my Nagging Unfinished Projects and have completed 2 of those so far. I’m on to #3 but took a little break to finish my mantel for spring because….well….it’s SPRING!
Good reason, right?
A few weeks ago I showed y’all the DIY painted clay pots I made for my mantel.
Did you really think I was done with it at that point?
Wrong!
Obviously I had to put some vintage books up there. I knew I wanted some lavender as well but had a really hard time finding something to put the lavender in.
I was looking for old buckets but never could find any so I went to Walmart to get some shiny aluminum ones and planned to rust and age them myself with a vinegar solution.
Then I found these.
I liked them well enough as they were and I can always still age them some if I like. I really like the shape of them.
To me, the piece de resistance are those amazing vintage windows. I love them!
I layered in this darling oval frame I found on a recent thrifting expedition (I actually found 2 matching ones. Can you believe it?)
I think I need a closer look. ๐
As you can see, my clay flower pots are still on the mantel but I’ve arranged them a little differently now.
Except hopefully I still spelled “spring” correctly ๐
Here it is all together! Even Midnight loves it.
I hope this gives you some inspiration for your spring mantel or any other place in your home that needs a little touch of spring charm.
I’m so anxious to see what Emily did on her mantel for spring as well, aren’t you?
Let’s take a peek…..
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Tara, Iโm so loving your spring mantel!!! Love the โspringโ pots so much!!!
_~Emily
Thanks so much! You were the inspiration behind the pots, girl.
I love your pretty spring pots and mantel! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm–pinned!
The pleasure is all mine! Thank you.
Happy spring to you my friend! I love the clay pots and the painting on your mantel!
Happy day!
karianne
Thanks so much, KariAnne. Coming from you that means the world to me. You just made my day! Thanks so stopping by…
Happy Spring!
Tara