Comments on: The Spring Mantel ~ A Linky

By: Pam Fitz

Pam Fitz — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 16:12:21 +0000

Hi Kimba! I have a question for you. I so love your mantle! I have a similar stone fireplace in my basement family room but it currently has a whimpy slate shelf as a mantle. My dad is almost done building us a nice big chunky mantle (your mantle was one of the inspiration photos I showed him!) and I’m going to stain it. I’ve never actually stained anything before and I’m excited to try it. Did you stain your mantle or did it come with your house? If you did it, do you happen to know what you used to stain it?

Thanks!
Pam
Pam Fitz´s last blog ..Desert Bisque…

By: Sarah Sarniak

Sarah Sarniak — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 00:26:46 +0000

Love this! I also have the stone backdrop on our fireplace and it can be hard to find the right colors/decor. But white looks just beautiful. I love the big white chunky mirror too.
Sarah Sarniak´s last blog ..Friday Finds: Blogs I Love

By: Melissa Howard

Melissa Howard — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:26:17 +0000

I think it looks fabulous. I love milk glass although of what I buy I keep litle for myself – most of it goes to my MIL who collects it. I mostly just keep my absolutely favorite pieces.

I like the clarity of the white glass and the color of the green against the stone….
Melissa Howard´s last blog ..baptismal dress

By: Stephenie

Stephenie — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 04:53:05 +0000

It looks great! Thanks for hosting the party. Happy Easter.
Stephenie´s last blog ..Easter Eggs, Home Tour and Closet Office

By: Tamara

Tamara — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:13:54 +0000

I love that white look……so calm and spring like
Tamara´s last blog ..Spring Is In The Air

By: Kristin

Kristin — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 14:13:39 +0000

I think it’s perfect for Spring, so fresh! I’m always struggling with decorating my mantel as well. You have really pulled it off! Happy Easter, thanks for stopping by!
Take care-
Kristin
Kristin´s last blog ..Happy Easter!!

By: m

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 04:05:55 +0000

No, no, no worries…can anyone tires of seeing such darling mantels??!!

m ^..^

By: Kimba

Kimba — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:13:44 +0000

I love using a piano as a pretend mantel. Great idea!

By: Liz@HoosierHomemade

Liz@HoosierHomemade — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:44:22 +0000

Kimba,
I popped over to grab your link and to Thank You for being one of my Top Referrers for March, and I found another fun party!
I haven’t changed my Mantle to Spring yet, still have Easter up. Hopefully next wk.
Thanks again for being such a great referrer!
~Liz
Liz@HoosierHomemade´s last blog ..What’s New Cupcake?

By: Pam @ Becolorful

Pam @ Becolorful — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:47:03 +0000

I really like the all white theme you have going on here. I understand the narrow mantel but I think you have layered quite well. Sometimes I like something right in front of the mirror because it is reflected back in it. You could try that too.
Looks great. I wish I had my mantel done so I could link but I think I am going to paint a canvas. Pretty sure that won’t be done today.
Pam @ Becolorful
Pam @ Becolorful´s last blog ..TA DA! It’s Done? or I Just Can’t Leave Well Enough Alone

By: Julia @ Hooked on Houses

Julia @ Hooked on Houses — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:09:00 +0000

I like all the white against the stone. Simple and beautiful. I really need to dress my mantel up for spring, so I appreciate the inspiration!

Happy Easter, Kimba!
Julia @ Hooked on Houses´s last blog ..Freaky House Photos Friday

By: Jen @ Jewel of the Praire

Jen @ Jewel of the Praire — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:07:42 +0000

I don’t have a mantel, but I have a piano That’s my pretend mantel. Right now, it’s a bit cluttered and needs some attention. Perhaps I’ll do that tomorrow in time for easter. All of your white milk glass has inspired me to get mine out and use it!
Jen @ Jewel of the Praire´s last blog ..Spring Has Sprung

By: Kimba

Kimba — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:26:34 +0000

PS…The mirror came from Goodwill. Shocker, I know. I think it was originally sold at Target.

It was silver, which was also pretty, but I painted it white.

By: Kimba

Kimba — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:25:24 +0000

Oh! I like the idea of a little yellow too. Now to find me some daffodils.

I would love to talk about my kitchen. I have a project in the works for the kitchen now, so there should be some posts coming up soon.

I have maple cabinets that have a cherry stain on them and darker granite countertops. The island is painted black and has a butcherblock top.

Most of the time, I love my cabinets. I did choose them after all. But sometimes I long for the freshness of white cabinets. Especially now that we have that gorgeous white board and batten in our family room. White cabinets would tie in so beautifully.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:23:00 +0000

Hi Kimba,
I think it looks great! I do like the idea of adding in a touch of yellow with some daffodils though We just moved and my poor mantle has only one little picture on it right now. I want to take my time and figure out what I want, but it sure is taking forever. I am estatic that you posted the idea for links!!! Where did you find that mirror? I love it!

Also, I would love, love, love to see your kitchen!!! I have seen snippets of it before, but never the whole thing. It looks like you have darker cabinets and that is what I have. I LOVE the look of the white kitchen but unfortunately our builder didn’t offer them so I’m working with what we got Could you share some more pics of your kitchen decorating ideas???
Thanks,
Rachel ( a loyal lurker reader)

By: The Nester

The Nester — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 10:48:06 +0000

No, never keep your mouth shut in the comments–they are so much less fun that way! What if you and I totally hijacked Kimba’s comments and just talked back and forth?

How’s it going?
The Nester´s last blog ..Fireplace Mantels

By: Jenn

Jenn — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 05:36:36 +0000

I love your mantle. Makes me wish I had one to dress up!
Jenn´s last blog ..Family Themed Wall Tile Project

By: julie

julie — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 03:32:39 +0000

Love the freshness of white mixed with green. However, since you asked you must feel it isn’t quite right so perhaps you could try this: Keep white vases where they are and place the greens in other containers under the mirror and not quite so much of them. It will keep the greens from competing with your lovely white vases and you can still enjoy the contrast the green brings. Another idea would be to eliminate the heavy greens and find some thin branches with blossoms.
julie´s last blog ..Seeds….

By: Nicole @ The Cozy Chateau

Nicole @ The Cozy Chateau — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 02:14:53 +0000

I think your mantel is lovely and aptly “springy”. I have a floor to ceiling stone fireplace – which is stunning – but that can also steal the show. My mantel is similar to yours in that there isn’t a huge amount of depth, so layering is tricky. I will take pictures in the morning when the light is better, so I can link up my springified mantel.
Nicole
Nicole @ The Cozy Chateau´s last blog ..An Easter Egg Tree

By: The Little Brown House

The Little Brown House — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 01:36:34 +0000

Love, Love, Love all the white.. and as for the similar posts – hey – great minds think alike. It just shows you guys are all on the cutting edge of style!
And as always – thanks so much for hosting!
The Little Brown House´s last blog ..Frugal Friday -Dollar Store Girls Name Art

By: {The Classy Woman}

{The Classy Woman} — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 01:27:22 +0000

Looks great, wish I had a mantle! If I did it would be filled with all sorts of lovelies, and my summer mantle would definitely include pitchers or vases filled with pale pink peonies!
{The Classy Woman}´s last blog ..Frugal and Fabulous Find

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:26:49 +0000

it is so lovely, lovely.
Heather´s last blog ..Early Spring/Easter Mantle

By: Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 22:27:04 +0000

smiles, you’re probably right!

Christmas-y wasn’t the best description. I should have said “not quite spring enough.” (And more likely, I should have just kept my mouth shut). Oh well… Happy Easter!
Sharon´s last blog ..Sweet Shot

By: Turley Times

Turley Times — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:11:59 +0000

I think your mantel looks so beautiful! I just moved to a new house last weekend and have a fireplace for the first time – thanks for the decorating ideas.

Hannah

By: Melanie

Melanie — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:09:44 +0000

I think that it looks nice and too jungley. LOL!

I am sitting at the front door with it opened and I couldn’t be happier. Thank the Lord for the sunshine and warm weather.
Melanie´s last blog ..Just a shout out…