8/23/10

Rearranging the Mantel for a New Do!!!

Hi All!
You know how it is when you get just a few new things and then have the urge to rearrange.
The crock was a early birthday gift from the hubby and I though it needed a honored place on the mantel.
So off with some of the old and on with the new!

And I'm  loving the birdhouse that I found on Saturday while shopping at hobby lobby.   But what I  really love are these cute little birdies!  An early B-Day gift from hubby and they fit so nicely next to my new birdie house!



 A little more rearranging with some old books, a white GW pitcher and my chippy looking dove.




Just a little change but I'm liking the new look!  I think the warm yellows add a nice dimension and they will move right into Autumn.




I decided to move some of the mantel decor over to the TV armoire and create a new vignette.
I am happy with the results for now and I will go back and tweak as we get closer to Autumn!
Have a great week everyone!

I am joining Susan @ Between Naps on the Porch.
Sally for Blue Monday.
And Marty for Tabletop Tuesday.
Thanks Ladies!

Cindy











30 comments:

  1. Hi Cindy, I like the new mantel look. It's always fun to have a change! I always love a white pitcher - I have been collecting them from GW, too. Also, a very happy (early?) birthday to you! Nice hubby for thoughtful early gifts! Linda

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  2. Love the new crock and your mantle redo, Cindy! Beautiful!

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  3. Good Mornin' Girlfriend...

    Oooh...I'm finally getting to see what you got for your birthday...and I love it all! Love that beautiful old crock vase with the pretty blue grapes...it looks fabulous on your mantel! Is that lavender that you added to it? Gorgeous!!! Girlfriend, I just giggled...I see that you have caught the bird bug as well! Hehe! I have lost count at the number of birds at my place! Hehe! Anyway, those stacked birds are just adorable...I love, love, LOVE those!!! And...the bird house is sooo beautiful! Your mantel looks fabulous, Girlfriend! And I love your vignette redo that you did atop the TV too! Sooo pretty! How sweet of your honey to gift you with sooo many beautiful gifts!!! He's such a sweetheart!!!

    Well sweet friend, are you getting caught up after the baby shower? Girlfriend, I know exactly how you feel! I'm still trying to get caught up from when Jenni was here! I'm sooo slow! Well Darlin', I sure enjoyed getting to see your new birthday gifts!!! I love how you put them to use!!! Talk to you later...

    Love ya,
    Chari

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  4. those little stacked birds *stole the show* for me. how sweet are they? your mantel looks FAB!

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  5. Cindy, what a wonderful new look, it's just so much fun to change things up and you did great! Oh my, I love that white pitcher! Happy early birthday to you, you sure did get some lovely things from your sweetie!

    Have a great week!

    Nancy

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  6. Isn't it fun to make things even better just by shifting a bit?

    I really like that TV mantle.

    Happy Blue Monday, Cindy!

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  7. Good Morning Cindy Sweetie...
    What a beautiful share this morning. I Love your new mantel look. The birds are so precious, you know me and the birds. Your pitcher looks so pretty up there too.

    That birdhouse has been singing to me since you first shared it. I am going to check out our Hobby Lobby this week and see if they have one I can pick up. I love the look of it. So clean and will go just about anywhere.

    Hope you have a wonderful week sweet friend. Thank you again for the beautiful share.

    Many hugs and much love, Sherry

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  8. Very pretty! What a great new look. I really was trying to focus on that sweet new birdhouse but the adorable stacked birdies just kept pulling my eyes back to them. So cute! All being said I love your crock the best and absolutely love how your candlestick holder compliments it so well!

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  9. You got some nice Birthday gifts and they look great on your mantel.
    Have a great week.

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  10. Good Morning my Dear friend...Happy early birthday to you...I love that you keep getting gifts before the big day way to go girl ha ha!!
    I love those sweet little stacked birdies so cute and the blue/white on the tv stand I love it girl...How is Katie doing my friend..only 6 more weeks?? I will be so glad when all these babies are here..Girl I'm wore out and still have 5 weeks to go ha ha!!I don't remember ever having these problems when I had kids...I just had them ha ha!! Hope you have a GREAT day girl friend...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  11. The the crock and stacked birds....very cute!

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  12. Cindy dear,

    Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving such positive comments about my little kitchen etc. I DO LOVE it!!

    Always fun to check in on you. Come back soon. (LOBSTER! yum),

    Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green Island

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  13. Cindy, I love your new mantel vignette. The crock and the birds are gorgeous. Happy early Birthday. Great gifts. Love the birdhouse too. You have such a pretty fireplace. Your new arrangement on the ent. center is gorgeous too. Great job. Isn't it fun to move things around. Love them both. Thanks so much for linking to TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  14. Your mantle is so lovely. It won't be too much longer and I will be putting up our fall decor. Can't wait. Fall is my favorite time of the year.

    Willow

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  15. Hi Cindy...I love the birdhouse and the little birds by it! It all looks really nice. I just love rearranging too! :D

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  16. You did wonderful on the display!!!

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  17. Happy Early Birthday and what fabulous goodies have arrived early. I love it all, but those birdies won my heart!

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  18. Those birdies are just adorable!

    What a gorgeous huge mantel you have! I love the new birdhouse and it all looks great!

    Manuela

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  19. I love the new look too Cindy....just that touch of yellow brightens everything up. I adore your FP screen, that looks really pretty. Debbie

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  20. Oh Cindy, those little stacked birds are so cute! Are they ceramic or wood? The crock is pretty too. Your husband has great taste (of course he does, he married you). Your mantel looks so pretty, and so does your tv cabinet. Wishing you a wonderful day tomorrow! laurie

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  21. Your mantle looks great! I'm lovin' the stacked birds, and yes, it does have a fall-ish feel:@)

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  22. Cindy, great new mantel change. Love your new birdhouse and birds. Great crock. I have been seeing quite a few at the flea markets lately. It is so nice to change things up to make it all feel fresh and new.

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  23. Hi Cindy! It all looks great! What a wonderful big mantle you have! Love your birthday presents!
    You always make such beautiful spaces.
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  24. The crock on the right is so pretty!

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  25. Beautiful new look. Your crock is just wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
    Sandy

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  26. Love the new arrangement, Cindy, very well balanced and has lots of depth. Beautiful mantel all throughout! Love the new items such as the birds, burdhouse and the crock...Christine

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  27. I am loving it all Girlfriend! But I must say - those birds are just TDF! They are absolutely adorable!
    I can't wait to see a fire in that fireplace!!!!!
    (hehehe) It is 105 here, and expected to be that again for the next 2 days. But I'm good with it, because we have had the most beautiful and cool summer on record. So - a few days of hot, hot is OK with me.
    Miss you! We need a shopping excursion! When are you coming out again?
    {{hugz!}} Karen

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  28. Hi Cindy -- LOVE that stone jar from your husband. Did he pick that out himself with no help from you? wow, if so -- he is for sure a KEEPER.
    And the birds are adorable -- stacked up so cute! The mantel looks terrific, and you are right-- you can slide right into autumn with it.
    But -- not yet!
    Cass

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  29. I'm quite smitten with that little crock! What a beautiful mantel you have created. Girl, ya tweak so well!

    Enjoy your day sweetie!

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  30. Cindy we have almost the same fireplace. How nice yours looks. Mine needs some serious tweaking.

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