Frugal with a Flourish: Winter Mantel

Well, since I got my Christmas stuff down a week ago the mantle (aka speaker shelf) has been sitting bare. But that gave me a little time to figure out what I want to do with it.

I knew I wanted it “wintery” and to me that means some cool blues and browns! So here we go. This is what I came up with!

So here is what we have going on here. On the right, I have a blue grey glass vase I got on clearance from Target it the back. Then I have a brown metallic bowl with a couple grapevine balls to add a little texture. In the front is part of a tea set I bought when I was over in China. Just love the blue floral pattern on it! I knew when I saw it in a market in Hong Kong – I had to have it!!

On the left side, I have another of the Target vases and my black lantern. I put my little clock in the front since it is the new year and that always makes me think about “time”! I LOVE those vases!! They are so pretty!

So here are a few more shots!

So there you go! I like the light blue grey touches! Now this has me thinking I might want some new throw pillows to match!

So what do you think? I hope you like it! Have you updated your mantel? If so – you should hop over to Beth’s and join her Mantel Party!

Also linking this up to

Metamorphosis Monday with Susan @ Between Naps on the Porch

16 frugal friends said ...

Beth said... @ January 9, 2011 at 8:45 PM: I like your light blue/gray touches too! So wintery and classic! Thanks for linking up.
Sarah, Three Boys said... @ January 9, 2011 at 9:08 PM: Looks great, I love blue too. Good luck with the pillows!
Debi said... @ January 9, 2011 at 9:52 PM: Mantels are soooo hard for me to decorate, it's fun to see your decor!!!
Anonymous said... @ January 9, 2011 at 10:09 PM: Thanks for stopping by my blog! We definitely had some fun with the "sled"! I'm loving your wintery mantle. What a great idea with the clock! I think I might have to steal it :)
Karena said... @ January 9, 2011 at 11:20 PM: Jess great finds and they all make the shelf look fabulous!!

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Karena
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Anonymous said... @ January 10, 2011 at 4:56 AM: I lake it!!!
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Kristi said... @ January 10, 2011 at 6:50 AM: I like it! And I love the clock because it's New Year! I am no good at mantles but I am going to try to throw one together in time for the party :) Thanks for sharing!
-Kristi
@Creative Kristi
Karen said... @ January 10, 2011 at 8:49 AM: Perfect combination of colors and weighty pieces that give a wintery feel.
Lakeshore Cottage Living said... @ January 10, 2011 at 10:35 AM: Love the little pot and cup from China. I really adore blue china. Thank you for the encouragement on my blog! I am hoping to see a lot of progress this week at the house so I hope you stop back by.

Have a wonderful day!
Kristine
Unknown said... @ January 10, 2011 at 11:57 AM: I like your wintery mantel! I love the textures and touches of gray/blue, and of course the clock! I guess I probably need to get a move-on and packup my own Christmas decorations soon... :)
~Chelsea
Erin said... @ January 10, 2011 at 1:01 PM: Love the shelf and the color changes!
Unknown said... @ January 10, 2011 at 3:35 PM: It's always tough after Christmas and before Spring, isn't it? I've tried twigs, berries, birds, you name it. But I love the blue and brown! Perfect for this time of year - cool and warm both! Just lovely!
Kristen said... @ January 10, 2011 at 4:10 PM: Your vases are beautiful. How fun that you added the tea set from China!! Very pretty!
Laura Everyday Edits said... @ January 10, 2011 at 8:56 PM: hi there- new follower from a post you wrote on thrifty decor chick! great mantel ideas. please visit me too.. laura
Unknown said... @ January 11, 2011 at 8:45 AM: It is very pretty. I like the blue touches as well.
Blondie's Journal said... @ January 11, 2011 at 3:43 PM: Beautiful, Jess! I love that tea set and the pretty vase. Your color scheme is perfect for winter!

XO,
Jane