Whew – the Christmas decorations are back in their bins but my mantel was bare as a baby’s bottom!
I didn’t feel like digging in my basement for my Italian glass decanters so I had to think of something.
Around the house I went on a little shopping expedition to find the perfect things to dress up a naked mantel.
The huge old slate chalkboard was a $2 score at the thrift shop!
The back is green with Raggedy Ann & Andy and the alphabet – so cool!
The two owls print is a $3 thrift store find.
Little Hootie the mercury glass owl came from Home Goods around Halloween but I like to keep him out all year.
My dad gave me the old leather books (in Spanish).
I just couldn’t put away the snowy mason jar candles yet – still waiting for snow
(not counting the freak October snow storm that left me without power for a week – yes, I am still bitter)!
The vintage silver trophy filled with dried hydrangeas that topped my Ladder Christmas Tree looks great on the mantel next to one of my girls’ tarnished silver baby cups.
Linking here:
Addicted 2 Decorating – Not So Anonymous Link Party
Remodelaholic – Remodelaholics Anonymous Link Party
Tatertots & Jello – Weekend Wrap Up Party
Too Much Time on My Hands – Get Schooled Saturday
Funky Junk Interiors – Saturday Night Special
Homemaker in Heels – Weekend Craft Soiree Blog Hop
Between Naps on the Porch – Metamorphosis Monday
A Stroll Thru Life – Tabletop Tuesday
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia – Tuesdays Treasures
Savvy Southern Style – Wow Us Wednesdays
The Shady Porch – Rock ‘n Share
Cozy Home Scenes – Your Cozy Home Party
Junk in Their Trunk – Link it Up Wednesday
From My Front Porch to Yours – Treasure Hunt Thursday
No Minimalist Here – Open House Party
Fireflies and Jellybeans – Show Off Your Stuff Party
Uncommonly Yours – Link Party
Blue Cricket Design – Show & Tell Time
Very Merry Vintage Style – Share the Love Party
The 36th Avenue
52 Mantels – Thursdays are Your Days
House of Hepworths – Hookin Up with HoH
Between Naps on the Porch – Tablescape Thursday
Momnivore’s Dilemma – Creative Juice Party
The Charm of Home – Home Sweet Home Party
At the Picket Fence – Inspiration Friday
French Country Cottage – Feathered Nest Fridays
2805 – Potpourri Friday
Common Ground – Vintage Inspiration Friday
LaurieAnna’s Vintage Home – Farmhouse Friday
The Shabby Nest – Frugal Friday
The Shabby Creek Cottage – Transformation Thursday
The Grant Life – Financial Friday Link Party
My Romantic Home – Show and Tell Friday
The Tablescaper – Seasonal Sundays
5 Days 5 Ways – Friday Free For All
Under the Table and Dreaming – Sunday Showcase Party
Get Outta My Head Please- Show it Off Link Party
Addicted 2 Decorating – Not So Anonymous Link Party
Remodelaholic – Remodelaholics Anonymous Link Party
Tatertots & Jello – Weekend Wrap Up Party
Too Much Time on My Hands – Get Schooled Saturday
Funky Junk Interiors – Saturday Night Special
Homemaker in Heels – Weekend Craft Soiree Blog Hop
Between Naps on the Porch – Metamorphosis Monday
A Stroll Thru Life – Tabletop Tuesday
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia – Tuesdays Treasures
Savvy Southern Style – Wow Us Wednesdays
The Shady Porch – Rock ‘n Share
Cozy Home Scenes – Your Cozy Home Party
Junk in Their Trunk – Link it Up Wednesday
From My Front Porch to Yours – Treasure Hunt Thursday
No Minimalist Here – Open House Party
Fireflies and Jellybeans – Show Off Your Stuff Party
Uncommonly Yours – Link Party
Blue Cricket Design – Show & Tell Time
Very Merry Vintage Style – Share the Love Party
The 36th Avenue
52 Mantels – Thursdays are Your Days
House of Hepworths – Hookin Up with HoH
Between Naps on the Porch – Tablescape Thursday
Momnivore’s Dilemma – Creative Juice Party
The Charm of Home – Home Sweet Home Party
At the Picket Fence – Inspiration Friday
French Country Cottage – Feathered Nest Fridays
2805 – Potpourri Friday
Common Ground – Vintage Inspiration Friday
LaurieAnna’s Vintage Home – Farmhouse Friday
The Shabby Nest – Frugal Friday
The Shabby Creek Cottage – Transformation Thursday
The Grant Life – Financial Friday Link Party
My Romantic Home – Show and Tell Friday
The Tablescaper – Seasonal Sundays
5 Days 5 Ways – Friday Free For All
Under the Table and Dreaming – Sunday Showcase Party
Get Outta My Head Please- Show it Off Link Party
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Hi. I have been researching decanters on the internet and finally ran across a picture you have showing the exact same one I have only yours is green and mine is a somewhat pink/orange color. I wanted to know what you could tell me about it. I think it is so beautiful. In your picture it is grouped with several others and the one I am speaking of is on the far right. Your picture shows a red decanter on the left, an amber one, two tall ones and then the green one I am speaking of on the right. I hope you still have your picture. I purchased mine about 15 years ago at an estate auction at an old farm. I was actually bidding on a box that had a Lionel train in it that I wanted for my grandson. You were bidding on the entire box and I didn’t know the decanter was in the box. What a surprise! No chips or cracks or anthing.