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A Fresh New Mantel Design

Hello sweet friends!  I am joining some lovely creatives for our monthly Pinterest Challenge. It is hosted by the fabulous Cindy of County Road 407.  Today I am sharing A Fresh New Mantel Design.

If you are coming from Bluesky at Home, welcome to Storybook Cottage! Didn’t you love Carol’s spring mantel ideas?

A Fresh New Mantel Design

The Inspiration

This month the challenge was to create a lovely spring mantel. Our inspiration photo comes from Sharon of House on Heatherfield.

The Image Features:

  • An architectural element
  • A round basket
  • Watering can
  • Assorted greenery
  • Wood bead garland
  • Green books

HouseonHeatherfield

The image above also includes some mini terra cotta pots and spring pastel eggs.

It reminded me of a design I created for a touch of summer in the dining room.

Summer Garden Themed Dining Room

As well as a mantel featuring pastel eggs for a Happy Spring Home Tour a few years ago.

Mantel

You can see the transformation of our orange brick hearth in this post. 

Kitchen Renovation Week 5 German Schmear

A Fresh New Mantel Design

What I love about the Pinterest Challenge is that you can take any and all of the elements from the inspiration photo and make it your own. 

A Fresh New Mantel Design

Because my mantel area is smaller than the one in the inspiration photo I eliminated the tall basket and created an asymetrical design. 

It Features:

  • An architectural element
  • A round basket
  • Watering can
  • Assorted greenery
  • Wood bead garland

A Fresh New Mantel Design

While I chose not to include a large basket on the mantel, a nice basket fills out the open storage space below that is meant for logs. 

A Fresh New Mantel Design

I also included some green books in the cabinet nearby. 

 Books and boxes  

I hope you enjoyed this month’s Pinterest Challenge. All of the elements used were pulled from my decor closet. Nothing new was purchased. Win win!

Watering can

Up next is French Etheral. I hope you enjoy Barb’s pretty blooming mantel. 

Pinterest Challenge

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Laura

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Comments

  1. Wendy McMonigle says

    February 25, 2025 at 7:58 am

    Wow, Laura! Your fireplace looks absolutely stunning—what an incredible transformation! I know how tough it can be to make a big decision like this, but it was definitely worth it. The result is simply breathtaking!

  2. Missy says

    February 25, 2025 at 8:23 am

    I love seeing the transformation of your fireplace. Wow! Truly stunning with the wood logs and all of your beautiful spring decor. And how fun to decorate the shelves nearby. You did a wonderful job on a truly gorgeous fireplace!

  3. Rachel Harper says

    February 25, 2025 at 8:30 am

    Laura
    Your mantel is stunning. I love the whitewashed look and you’ve styled so beautifully.

  4. Barbara says

    February 25, 2025 at 9:08 am

    Laura, I love that you’ve incorporated all of the elements within your whole fireplace area as well as along the mantel! I like the round basket you shared and your vintage watering can. Fun interpretation!!

    Happy almost spring to you and your family,
    Barb 🙂

  5. Diane says

    February 25, 2025 at 2:53 pm

    Oh my, Laura! ! I’m in love! I so want to white wash our brick wall, but still heaven’t gotten my husband on board. Your wall and fireplace look fabulous!

  6. Cindy says

    February 25, 2025 at 4:00 pm

    I love your whitewashed fireplace Laura, and the size of it really makes a gorgeous statement! Love your thought process and how you pared back the elements while still creating a beautiful Spring mantel! Happy (almost) Spring xx

  7. Cindy@CountyRoad407 says

    February 25, 2025 at 4:43 pm

    I love how your mantel is styled. And I don’t think you needed a large basket of flowers at all. The elements you included are perfect. Hope you are enjoying the spring-like weather we are having?! I’m loving it! Thanks for joining us! pinned

  8. Michelle | Thistle Key Lane says

    February 26, 2025 at 8:02 am

    I think you have captured our Pinterest challenge perfectly Laura! Love the architectural piece and your watering can! So adorable!

  9. Carol@BlueskyatHome says

    February 27, 2025 at 7:27 am

    Laura, painting your fireplace white wa s a brilliant idea. It makes everything you put on the mantel stand out. Love all the elements that you used to add a touch of spring.

  10. Lora Bloomquist says

    February 27, 2025 at 5:10 pm

    How pretty, Laura! Great idea to spread the display to the cupboards and the opening, too. Beautifully styled.

  11. jeanie says

    February 28, 2025 at 11:14 am

    Your mantels are always to pretty and I love the file cabinet on the cupboard. You have such a warm, lovely style!

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