Pinterest Inspired
I participated in the last one and did a multiple copycat. I was changing the decor in the kitchen, and was inspired to do this
The transformation inspirations were from:
1. Chalk Board – Courtney at French Country Cottage 2. Candelabra – Sissy’s Shabby Chic 3. Gessoed Terra Cotta wine container – Villabarnes and Mod Podge method with graphics – Graphics Fairy 4. Desk facelift – Miss Mustard Seed 5. Slip cover chair – French Country Cottage
This time I found this as my inspiration from Pinterest. The original photo came from a post on FOLK by Lucy of Craftberry Cottage.
I love the combination of the chippy window frame, the backwards books, the tarnished silver, the LOVE letters and the pink roses.
So, the elements I have to work with are somewhat similar and dissimilar- to begin with I painted our mantel in our bedroom a faux dark wood to match the doors. Also, I did not have a chippy window frame, but I did have a few old picture frames I recently picked up ant an estate sale. Also, I did not have wooden LOVE letters. It didn’t seem a realistic trip to the store – one hour round trip just to get wooden letters – so…I drew some and posted them in the center of the frames.
I have several silver sugar and creamer bowls.
These are my favorite – love the patina.
Along with the silver creamer and sugar dishes, I used three golden goblets given to me by my Mother-in-Law. With vintage books and the silver roses the look began to come together.
Our mantel is not as deep as the inspiration, so I had to get creative in the arrangement of the books and the goblets. Here you get a closer view of my handmade LOVE letters.
That was fun! This post will launch a series of posts to run through February – the theme will be Romance. I just love this time of the year.
I am sharing this post with these Delightsome blog parties:
Debbiedoo’s Copycat Party~ Debbiedoo’s
Metamorphosis Monday ~ Between Naps on the Porch
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday Coastal Charm
Time to Shine ~ A Diamond in the Stuff
Table Top Tuesday ~ A Stroll Thru Life
One Project at a Time ~ A Bowl Full of Lemons
Be Inspired ~ Elizabeth & Co.
What’s It Wednesday ~ Ivy and Elephants
Primp Your Stuff Wednesday ~ Primp
Wow Us Wednesday ~ Savvy Southern Style
Show & Share ~ Southern Lovely
Transformation Thursday ~ Shabby Creek Cottage
Shabbilicious Friday ~ Shabby Art Boutique
Home ~ Rose Chintz Cottage
Home Sweet Home ~ The Charm of Home
Feathered Nest Friday ~ French Country Cottage
Vintage Inspiration ~ Common Ground
Saturday Nite Special ~ Funky Junk Interiors
Saturday Nite Special ~ Funky Junk Interiors
Strut Your Stuff ~ My Crazy Beautiful Life
Pinners ~ My Crazy Beautiful Life
Pink Saturday ~ How Sweet The Sound
I am living my dream. Blessed with a wonderful husband I call Dearest and three amazing children, plus an awesome son-in-law, I find joy in creating a Delightsome life for us all. Now an 'Empty Nester', I find my passions in decorating, gardening, crafting, cooking and woven throughout the fabric of my life is my faith in God and my LORD Jesus Christ. 
I was just putting a book or two on my bookshelves earlier and ‘had’ to turn the pages out b/c of their size and orientation to the shelf. Then, saw your post. I like the books turned now and then. Love your treasures and display. I was scrolling down and one of the books caught my eye, reminded me of the book I turned out “Leaves of Gold”. (Yours is the book under the caption about these are my favorite…).
Enjoyed my visit.
I’m posting about mom’s embroidery swatches (vintage). Hope you can stop by.
Happy Pink Saturday! Thanks,Jenn
So nice, you did well apart from the colour, it’s almost exact. x
Oh this is just lovely! I too did something similar to my fantle (faux mantle) inspired by Donna of Funky Junk. I ripped the covers off of a few paperbacks but I LOVE how you just simply turned your books around! Brilliant!
How pretty Kathy! I tell ya every where I turn you creative cats inspire me even more. Thanks for sharing.
You did a great copy on your mantel. Isn’t this such a fun party?
I can’t find where to link for YOUR party today. :…..
Oh so pretty. I think your version is stunning. Never thougt about using the silver goblets as vases, now fun is this. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
Your mantel is so pretty, Kathy! I love the way you styled your books on it–I am a fan of books in decorations!
Love this mantel!! I may have to copy cat this as well.
Mary Alice
I loved this mantel from Craftberry Bush and yours is just as pretty. Nice job.
Have a Wonderful Day,
Suzanne
Kathy, your mantel looks really lovely! I like your use of silver, roses, and books. Thanks for linking with my HOME party and have a wonderful weekend.
Blessings,
Sandi
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!
This is really pretty, Kathy; I just LOVE all the soft pinks and whites. It all looks perfectly romantic for the Valentine’s month!
Visiting from Pink Saturday — have a great weekend.
Denise
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Really quite lovely, Kathy! Thank you for sharing this at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
What a great mantel. It’s so neat to get inspiration from the web. One never knows where it might take you. Love all of that tarnished silver.
Wonderful to have you at Seasonal Sundays.
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