Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Fluffing My Fall Mantel

After I posted my Fall mantel, which you can see here, I was a bit disappointed with it. I tried using only what I had and I ended up needing a few extra supplies to achieve the look I was going for. So I ran by Michael's one night after work and picked up a few things at 50% off.




For starters, I changed out the floral arrangement on the left side by adding this copper flower bucket I already had from Southern Living, added some new greenery and this corner now looks SO much better!




The copper planter is much more substantial than what was there before, and the colors really work with the rest of the mantel.
Then I also added a crow to the top of the nesting boxes and now I feel like the height of everything is much more proportionate and works better.






























On the right side I added a little moss ball as a filler to add some texture and interest to this side.


 





All in all I like this MUCH better and now feel like its complete!  :)
Before                                                                                     After











So what do you think? Like the new additions? You can see original mantel set up here.

My "fluffing" reminds me of the latest ad from One Kings Lane about designing is never done. If you have not seen it you can view it here on my FB page.
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Happy Fall Ya'll!
Jennifer


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15 comments:

  1. The after is superb!! Love the copper pot...

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  2. Great fluffing. The copper pot is better and the crow is fun!

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  3. Looks great. Love the colors, love that planter and those stacked boxes.
    Very pretty.
    blessings,
    Debbie

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  4. Awesome. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day.

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  5. Jennifer I love your tweaking. You sound a lot like me. I am always changing things up after the fact. Thanx so much for partying at THT!

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  6. Hi love your blog!!!! Would love you to come to my linky party Welcome Home Wednesday at www.vintageonadime.blogspot.com. Thanks Debbie

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  7. Hi Jennifer, I'm a new follower! What a lovely arrangement, lovely fall color. Thank you so much for sharing.

    Have a good day, Nancy

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  8. I LOVE the changes you made - it makes a world of difference - your mantel is absolutely perfect.

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  9. Your mantel looks great!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  10. Thanks everyone for the positive feedback! I appreciate your sweet comments about the mantel!

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  11. The copper planter has me swooning! You made some great changes with the boxes sure make a statement. Lovely fall mantel. Happy week.
    FABBY

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  12. Your tweeking is perfect, love the copper planter and the boxes. Perfect look.

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  13. I think your tweaking paid off! Your mantel looks lovely. Thanks so much for sharing it at Imparting Grace!

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