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Monday, October 21, 2013

Shabby Rose Mantle

Do you want your fireplace mantle to be romantic?  a little shabby?  well......maybe this post will give you some inspiration!  
This precious little "couple" are the centerpiece of my mantle, but you could use a beautiful framed wedding photo or maybe a pair of romantic figurines.
Candles are one of the best ways to add romance, so I have a large cream candle on each of  the fireplace "pillars".   H added a dimmer switch to the matching chandeliers on each  side of the fireplace ...another way to add romantic lighting!
This is a faux fireplace, but I am able to add a glow to the opening with just a simple light behind the vintage heater.
Roses and cherubs also add to the mood.....
Since this fireplace is in the dining room, I used tea cups and serving pieces in the decor.....

Here is a close up of the framed tea cups on the left side of the fireplace....just in case you might want to make one.   Look for a frame, some dishes, buttons, and pearls at a yard sale and you can make one for very little money.  Saving money is a wonderful way to put hubby in a romantic mood...lol!

 Do you see my pink light bulb in the right corner of the photo?  Pink light bulbs have a very romantic glow...love to use them!

I have odds and ends dishes and some depression glass displayed on the etagere's that are on each side of the fireplace .......another idea would be some wedding keepsakes to add to the romantic mood.   Or, some romantic Christmas decor...just thinking ahead.....tehee!

Decorating doesn't have to be expensive.   The flowers that I used on the fireplace were a yard sale find....all for $4.  Here is the link to that post........http://penny-pennystreasures.blogspot.com/2013/10/rose-pretties.html
I now have the key elements in place  to make this my Romantic Thanksgiving and/or Christmas mantle ....just by replacing and adding a few things!   Be back in a few weeks to show you the changes...see you then!





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16 comments:

  1. LOVE your beautiful romantic mantel Penny... and now I need some pink lightbulbs too!... I always have to go back and look at your posts a second and even third time... so many pretties, I don't want to miss a thing!... thanks for visiting today... I hope you ate a BIG bowl of leftover Posole for me!... I may even like it leftover better!... xoxo Julie Marie

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  2. Penny!!
    This is a magnificent fireplace!! I don't remember seeing this one before even though I am sure I did!!
    Beautiful and LOVE the shelves on the side of it!! Gorgoeus, Gorgeous and GOREOUS!!!!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  3. Your mantel is very romantic...i adore it! Everything is always so pretty, shabby and pink...gorgeous!
    Kisses
    Alessandra

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  4. What a warm, romantic feel, Penny. I think you could open a shop right in your house with all your pretty things! xo Diana

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  5. I love the corner shelves on each side!! Such a lovely fireplace, like something in a historic home.

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  6. Love it, Penny! The tea cup idea is so cute! I love the holder with all the different cups hanging! Such a romantic room, so pretty to wake up to in the morning!

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  7. Penny, I love your romantic touches! I bet it feels warm and cozy there in the evenings!!
    Have a wonderful day.

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  8. Your home just oozes romance! I think your rose filled mantle is just lovely. Thanks for the tip about the pink lightbulbs.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  9. i am so sharing this post with a friend. i feel like these pictures look like the inside of her home! hoping it gives her new ideas! thanks for linking up to the all things pretty party! also one tad bit of advice. i would make a page for listing where you link up. it becomes over whelming to list them all on each post!

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  10. What a gorgeous Mantle.Beautiful job. Thanks so much for linking up to http://arttisbeauty.blogspot.com/2013/10/twirl-and-take-bow-link-party.html
    Have a BEAUTIFUL day,
    Hugs
    Karin

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  11. How Penny this room is just out of a fairy tale!!
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia
    Cards Crafts School Projects

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  12. Penny, thanks for sharing your wonderful shabby mantel and how you obtained the look!

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  13. Both pretty and romantic Penny! Thanks for sharing it with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  14. Hello Penny - your mantel is absolutely gorgeous - love the Shabby look! I am delighted that you shared with A Return to Loveliness,
    Kathy

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  15. Beautifully Shabby and romantic! Loved it, Penny! I am delighted that you shared with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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