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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

LOVE and my Mantle


I wanted to change my Mantle up after Christmas came down from around the house and get ready for the "LOVE" holiday in February: Valentine's Day.    I had asked my dad when I saw him at Christmas if he could cut me some rounds from the logs he was cutting up for firewood and he obliged me.  I painted them white and then wrote LOVE on them-I will be doing another post/tutorial on this project later. 



Love Hydrangeas! 

Picture from Instagram (dds_cottage_and_design)

New Year Mantle 

Lemon Cypress Topiary-needs a bigger urn, but these will do for now

I love Candles and have them going every evening-they are on some more firewood rounds from my Dad


Since I live by the ocean I like to always include a beach element 

I wanted some pinks and reds for Valentine's Day
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27 comments:

  1. Little FarmsteadJanuary 12, 2015 at 5:50 PM

    Adorable wood rounds banner!! Cute idea!

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 12, 2015 at 6:01 PM

      Thank you Julie-so many possibilities! I am teaching a class and doing this project at a local shop in a few weeks.

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  2. DD's CottageJanuary 12, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    Thank you Janet-I LOVE it too! EASY to make too

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  3. ℳartina @ Northern NestingJanuary 12, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    Your "LOVE" made from the logs is super cute...love your blue chippy chest too!

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  4. chateau chicJanuary 13, 2015 at 5:52 AM

    Your firewood rounds are so fun to use in your decor...especially the Love sign. Your mantel and display are so pretty with your vibrant colors!
    Mary Alice

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 13, 2015 at 6:31 AM

      Thank you Mary Alice-I was wanting some color in my house after Xmas came down so I went for pink!

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  5. Brenda PruittJanuary 13, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    I love the rustic look it gives your things! Great idea. Wish I lived close to the beach and had flowers growing.
    Brenda

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 14, 2015 at 6:49 AM

      Thank you Brenda-I am lucky to live by the beach and have flowers growing year round! I have lived near the beach my entire life and I am not sure I could ever move away.

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    The Cyclamen is so lovely on your mantle. It reminds me that I should get some myself to add a little green to my frozen world.

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 14, 2015 at 6:50 AM

      Thank you Quqndie-I needed some color after Christmas and they were so pretty!

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  7. At The Picket FenceJanuary 13, 2015 at 8:13 PM

    Both mantel designs are just beautiful!!

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 14, 2015 at 6:51 AM

      Thank you-I had fun decorating the mantle and my buffet!

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  8. Marie-Interior FrugalistaJanuary 13, 2015 at 10:34 PM

    Cute idea for a Valentine's box (or for any occasion really). Your mantle vignettes are great - love the pops of color. I'm jealous that you live near the beach while I sit here in the landlocked frozen tundra of the Canadian Prairies.

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 14, 2015 at 6:52 AM

      Thank you Marie-I have always loved near the beach in CA and seeing the ocean gives me peace and fills my soul. I know I am lucky to live here and I love it!

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  9. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJanuary 14, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    I LOVE this idea! Your mantel is gorgeous and every detail so creative. Thanks for bringing your creativity to the Vintage Inspiration Party.

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 14, 2015 at 10:57 AM

      Thank you Betsy- it was easy and fun-what could be better!

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  10. JunkchiccottageJanuary 14, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    Super Cute! Love all the details to your mantel. Really beautiful.
    Kris

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  11. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsJanuary 14, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    I am gaining such great inspiration from your beautiful mantel....love the pop of the color from the flowers...and the wood love letters are so very cute!....

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 14, 2015 at 8:24 PM

      Thank you Shirley-I love the pop too and the LOVE wood was a fun and easy project-my friend was over and we talked and she made one too!

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  12. Kim January 15, 2015 at 1:48 PM

    I love your L.O.V.E rounds!!

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  13. PamelaJanuary 21, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    Love it!

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  14. LeiaJanuary 21, 2015 at 8:43 PM

    I love those painted wood slices. So pretty. Pinning!
    -Leia @ Eat It & Say Yum

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 22, 2015 at 7:08 AM

      Thank you Leia-it was an easy project and I love how it turned out!

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