Winter Mantle

I figured I should post this on here before winter is over! I have had our winter mantle up for weeks and just have not gotten around to editing the photos. So without further adieu, here is our winter mantle. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it next to the new paint color and with the mirror windows!

Okay well this is not really the mantle, but the centerpiece on the coffee table. It sort of embodies everything that we are going for with the room for the winter. White and silvers with a slight rustic edge (hence, the pinecones, which I think are so cute).

 For the mantle, I wanted to keep it simple and balanced.

 I took the cute little glittery bird that I got at Michael's on Black Friday and set him on a silver and tan book. I also placed the quatrefoil vase (that I showed you here) behind that, filled my fav apothecary jar with faux diamonds and glittery silver ornaments and then put some cute little glittered pine cones (from Walmart on post-Christmas clearance!). The silver thing to the right is a shiny mug that I got on clearance and using Kohl's Cash so it was fa-reee!

 On this end, we have more pine cones, the little evergreen that I used for our Christmas mantle (I love the contrast of the burlap and rustic with the silver), my little tree forest that I showed you here, some silver ornaments and that awesome silver wood grain frame. I also got that on clearance at Kohl's using Kohl's cash so also free! It was originally a $40 frame but somehow it was dubbed "Christmas" so I got it for $6 (using Kohl's cash). Not complaining! I love it so much. I just need to get a photo for it. But I figured if we waited until I had a 5x7 photo printed you may never see it! ;)

 The crystal candlestick holders I have had on our mantle off and on since we moved in. The are Oleg Cassini and I L-o-v-e them. I fell in love with them at TJ Maxx years ago and my sister in law got them for us as a wedding present.

 So there it is, window mirrors and all. Such a bright, cheerful mantle! I am really so pleased with it! I want to leave it up year round. Who knows, I just may. Until I get tired of it. Which we all know will happen! :)

Handmade Serving Set

My big sister is marrying the love of her life today! I am actually off helping her get ready as we speak! In celebration, I figured I would share one of my little projects that I helped her out with. I have more I can add for sure! (I just didn't get photos of them before we hauled them off to the venue..thus you will have to wait! iknowyourdying...) For her serving set, she purchased a simple silver pair. Very pretty and elegant and she will be able to use them for years to come. But she wanted to spruce them up a bit for the reception.

After fidgeting with them for a couple of weeks, here is what I came up with.

 The white strips wrapped around the handles are actually remnants from her wedding dress. Her flowers are roses...so we decided to add a touch of those as well. And then every girl needs a little sparkle on her wedding day :)

I know that was short and sweet and to the point, but I have places to go...sisters to marry...or...yeah I don't know. :) Hope you guys have a great weekend! I will definitely share photos of this beautiful wedding ASAP!!

Congratulations, Ashley and Mac. I love you both!


Also...Cowboys season opener is tomorrow!!! I am so ready for some football, beer bread and chili!