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Cute As A Button Valentine Mantle and Garland

Earlier this week I took a break from studying and decorated the center space of our living room entertainment center. As we don’t have a fireplace this space has become a faux mantle or “fantle” of sorts in our home. The theme was Cute As A Button Valentine Mantle and Garland.

Cute As A Button Valentine Mantle and Garland

Cute As A Button Valentine Mantle and Garland

As I began piling on the doilies, lace, and paperbacks there were a few spots that needed just a bit of something more. The darling button garland that Donna from Funky Junk created back in December came to mind.

Cute As A Button Valentine Mantle and Garland

Pearl and cream colored buttons worked perfectly with the vintage white milk glass.

I also punched out a few paper hearts and tacked them to twigs nestled amidst the roses

Cute As A Button Valentine Mantle and Garland

Bottles of buttons and pearls completed the look. Almost.

Cute As A Button Valentine Mantle and Garland

After taking the above photo I decided that the sides of the entertainment center needed doilies too.

Cute As A Button Valentine Mantle and Garland

 I had to add my own spin to Donna’s lovely creation which is made simply with buttons and ornament hooks.

I spied this red felt garland at the dollar store and knew it would be perfect for adding a touch of red whimsy to our dining room area. As I had the buttons on hand this project only cost a whopping $2.

Cute As A Button Valentine Mantle and Garland

I hung the heart button garland from our dining room chandelier.

Cute As A Button Valentine Mantle and Garland

I’ll reveal the rest of the space next Monday.

Cute As A Button Valentine Mantle and Garland

Simple but happy.

Cute As A Button Valentine Mantle and Garland

Have a love filled Monday!

Laura

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  1. Auntie Em says

    Your 'fantle' looks so sweet! I love that button garland. I have to say that is the best way to use those little ornament hooks, ever!
    Good luck with your school work. 🙂

  5. Mary Clark says

    Love the doily hearts, your fantle is charming! What a great idea with the buttons, so cute!

    Mary

  6. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    How fun. I love this area and you always do such fun decor. The doillies are so cute and the garland is perfect. Hugs, Marty

  7. Debbiedoo's says

    OK Laura that truly is as cute as a button. Love it. Thanks for sharing with the copy cat party.Always a pleasure to have you:)

  10. khess136 says

    Your “mantle” doesn't get anymore romantic than this ~ so lovely, dear Laura. Thank you for sharing your process with us, it's inspiring!
    xoxo
    Karen

  11. Pieced Pastimes says

    This is so pretty and romantic. Love the doily hearts and the button garland was the perfect finishing touch.
    Thanks for sharing,
    Suzanne

  12. Karen Albert says

    Dear Laura
    You brighten my days with your lovely designs! I had not even thought of Valentines til now!
    Isabella was with me to help this weekend and this would have been a great project. If she comes again next weekend for sure. (we never get EVERYTHING crossed off our to do list!)

    Thank you for helping Andrea help me…I am so honored and grateful.

    xoxo
    Karena
    2013 Artists Series

  14. Sarah says

    Sweet! Working on some valentine decor here. Just noticed your party. I'll put your button on my sidebar.

  16. openid says

    Laura,
    Your Valentine garland is sweeter than a box of candy! My mother and I will be making one for the Fairfield House. Thank you for sharing.
    Your Friend,
    Deborah
    FairfieldHouseNJ.com

  20. Funky Junk Interiors says

    Awww, yours is so precious! I love the heart additions! Gorgeous display!! Thanks so much for the mention!

  25. Jill Flory of Sew a Fine Seam says

    Cute cute Laura! I love how you are still finding time to make things festive for your family – even with all the classes and studying you have going on!

  28. lynn cockrell says

    Laura, you did a lovely job on decorating this spot. As a person who sews, I particularly like the way you used all the buttons to bring it all together. Very nice.

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