Wednesday, May 23, 2012

inspired...

In the middle of spring cleaning my nest, I started playing around and made some new vignettes here and there.

I started with my mantel.
Here is what it has looked like for a few years...


I am not kidding when I say a few years (this photo is from 2010!).
When the seasons changed and for holidays I would add a few treasures, but the mirror and the vignettes on each side stayed the same.

I was inspired by the zinc pots I picked up in Brimfield, as well as all the beauty I see in the Jeanne d'Arc Living magazines.
This is what I put together...


I love the vignette on the left...



I love the mirror in the middle...



I love the vignette on the right...




I love it all!!



Besides the zinc pots and the container (from Decor Steals) holding my last bloom from Mother's Day (which should dry perfectly), I used pieces I already had!

I have more new vignettes to show you (and I have some empty spaces too) but I will save those for another post.

I am sharing with Kathleen for White Wednesday, where I am always inspired!

Thank you for stopping by!
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23 comments:

  1. Di@Cottage-WishesMay 23, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    I love your mantel also!! You did a beautiful job. Di

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  2. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsMay 23, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    I love your mantel! You are making me want to redo mine because it is a little too crowded :)

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  3. trash talkMay 23, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Clean and fresh looking. I second that emotion!
    Deb

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  4. SusieMay 23, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    Sandi, Your mantel looks so nice . You are doing great. Smiles, Susie

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  5. Susan EvelynAndRoseMay 23, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    I love your mantel, too, Sandi! Those zinc pots look perfect there and it all looks so JDL. Glad to see your blogger's block is gone & you're having fun changing things up. Happy WW my friend!

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  6. Robin JohnsonMay 23, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Beautiful, simply beautiful. I love the framed mirror and your new zinc pots are fabulous. They add the perfect touch of rustic to the mantel.

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  7. SandiMay 23, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    I love what you did to your mantel Sandi!! We sound a lot alike. When I get something arranged that I really like I tend to leave it that way for quite awhile. {or I am just too lazy to change it, but shhh}
    Hugs~

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  8. All Things Chic 2May 23, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    I love it all too...
    All the white is stunning...
    Great job...
    Blessings Lori ~

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  9. CindyMay 23, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    I love it too, it's all beautiful, very Jeanne d'Arc for sure...

    Cindy

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  10. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopMay 23, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    Yes and I love it too!! Isn't it fun to change things around...what a buzz! x00x

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  11. vikkiMay 23, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    You did a wonderful job on your mantel, love it.

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  12. Heaven's WalkMay 23, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Beautifully done, Sandi! I'm loving your new mantel vignette! Clean, neat, airy, and very summery!

    xoxo laurie

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  13. NanaDianaMay 23, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    Sandi- It is really lovely. It is fresh looking and sweet. I love it! xo Diana

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  14. andrea@townandprairieMay 24, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    The contrasting textures create a beautiful white on white display. Beautiful!

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  15. Shabby chic SandyMay 24, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    Love your mantle--loving all your mirrors too. I love mirrors--though I hate looking in them:)

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  16. wandaleeMay 24, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Love it all Sandi - you have inspired me to finally paint a favorite mirror of mine white! (been meaning to for awhile but today is the day!) ...especially like the left vignette too :-)

    Wanda in NH

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  17. BECKYMay 24, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    It looks lovely Sandi! Love each element, and how you styled them!! I know you'll enjoy it for quite awhile!!

    Have a great Friday and weekend!!
    Blessings,
    Becky

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  18. thistlewoodfarmMay 25, 2012 at 1:25 AM

    When I first saw the picture.....I thought it was your inspiration picture it's so pretty :) Thanks so much for the beautiful inspiration today!

    blessings,
    karianne

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  19. awal.nyMay 25, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    The mantel looks great, I like the three mirrors. It is easy to get into a mantel rut. I have not changed mine since after Valentines day. Why bother it when it is good enough. I'd rather be outside.

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  20. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMay 25, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    I love the new look! I tend to leave arrangements that I like a long time too! Or maybe I just leave them. haha. This makes me want to use some mirrors too. Lovely!

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  21. BiljanaMay 26, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Beautiful mantel, so inspired photos:-) Hugs, Biljana

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  22. The Old DairyMay 29, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    I don't think you can spring clean without moving things around..It all looks great.

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  23. UnknownJune 14, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    What a gorgeous, dreamy post! Your home is sooo gorgeous and inspiring!
    Hugs,
    Amy

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