Thursday, March 7, 2013

Easter Mantel

After taking down my Valentine's Day mantel, I was left with a big question.

Now what do I do?

It was only February....too early for Spring (around here anyway),
and too early for Easter.  
It took some time, but I finally figured it out.  

I'll throw all caution to the wind & decorate for Easter anyway!

Welcome to my Easter Mantel.




I pretty much had everything that you see here already...
with the exception of that bunny on the left.
Don't you love it when you can decorate with what you have?
Let's get closer, shall we?


Here is that cutie now!
I just had to have him when I saw him at Pier 1.
Pitcher from TJ Maxx, a few year ago.
I bought the flowers last year, after Spring, on clearance.


The big Easter Greetings plaque was purchased 
last year at The Christmas Tree shop.  
It reminds me of a vintage post card for some reason.
This smaller bunny is also from Pier 1, a few years ago.
The pink pedestal compotes came from Joanns,
quite a few years ago.



I've had this chick in the egg for a couple years now.
It's by artist, Vicki Smyers.
I paired it with my favorite shabby chic candle holders.


I can't seem to remember where I bought these
vintage looking postcards.
I thought they'd make a cute banner,  strung up on a ribbon.

 
Are you busy decorating for Easter?
 
Thanks for stopping by!
 
Linking to:
 
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
The Power of Pinterest Party at Fox Hollow Cottage
 
 


 
Gina
Gina

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42 comments:

  1. Not yet!
    But now - after seeing your - I'm really starting to feel running-out-of-time ahahaha

    Yours looks absolutely Amazing. I love the vintage prints, so much :sigh:

    Thank you for sharing!

    Teresa (on a fix over b&w Easter ;))

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  2. Beautifully done, Gina! I love the Pier 1 bunnies -- I have one of those from several years back! I'm crushing over those pink compotes!

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  3. Note to self go to Pier 1...
    Your mantle looks so pretty!

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  4. Still no mantel in my home so I continue to live vicariously through yours!!! Great job Gina. ;)

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  5. You are all set for Easter, that banner is the sweetest, and the chick in the egg? Love!! xo

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  6. Love the chick peeking out of the egg and the banner. You are a busy girl with those mantel decorations. I haven't even found my St. Patrick's Day decorations.

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  7. Oh Gina, this is so sweet!!! Easter is only 3 weeks away, so it is not too soon!!! Love, love, love the chick in the egg!!! The banner is too cute......

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  8. That little chick peeking out the egg window is just TOO cute!! Love the whole mantel!

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  9. That little chick peeking out the egg window is just TOO cute!! Love the whole mantel!

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  10. I love your Easter mantel Gina! The little bunny from Pier 1 is adorable. I don't always stop at Pier 1 in my travels but I will now! Enjoy your day, Gail

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  11. Gina this is adorable...such so sweet.

    These mantels always make me wish I had a fireplace,sigh!

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  12. Your Easter mantle is just darling. I love how sweet and Springy it looks- xo Diana

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  13. Gina, your mantle looks beautiful, love it!

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  14. Wow, vintage-licious! I *heart* it! What do you call those cute little pink compote dishes.....they are so cute! Are they called cutwork or what?!?!??!

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  15. You have great decorations for Easter, love your mantel. So pretty and simple, you really aced your mantel. It looks so cheerful also, can't help but smile just looking at it. Makes me want to do my "mantel" which is a shutter shelf.
    It's kind of a while between Valentines Day and Easter, especially if you're not a St. Pat's day celebrator. I do a little something but don't go all out as I do for other occasions. I love Easter and decorating for it. Looks like you do also.
    Happy March

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  16. You have the most perfect mantle. I just love that little chick peaking from the egg.

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  17. I love all the details Gina. The card does look vintage -like to me also. I'm embarrassed to say my mantel is bare. When I took down Christmas, I was not inspired and then I dove into big projects elsewhere in the house. I have to say your mantel has inspired me to get something going with mine. You really have talent putting pretty things together. Happy Spring Gina!

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  18. Gina, everything looks so pretty! I love that big bunny...and yes, it looks like a postcard. The other bunnies are adorable too. I used to decorate for Easter but really don't anymore. My mother passed away right before Easter and somehow it's never been the same.

    Thanks so much for sharing your treasures!

    xo
    Pat

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  19. Gina, everything looks so pretty! I love that big bunny...and yes, it looks like a postcard. The other bunnies are adorable too. I used to decorate for Easter but really don't anymore. My mother passed away right before Easter and somehow it's never been the same.

    Thanks so much for sharing your treasures!

    xo
    Pat

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  20. your mantle aways looks wonderful!!! Can you come over here and decorate. This house is driving me crazy.

    BTW.. I am mad at you!! I just read that you are getting my snow!!!
    We were expecting 12 inches yesterday and got 0! : ) Epic fail weather men!!

    Have a great weekend.

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  21. This is just darling and I love the vintage cards:) Your bunnies are so festive and I must get going and do a little decorating!

    leslie

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  22. Snow is all gone now but still cold! Oh, how I love the bunnies from Pier 1 so adorable! I'm working on my mantle too but just not satisfied with it, need to work on it more!
    Have a great weekend!

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  23. I love all the softness of the pastel colors on your pretty Easter mantel. Just so very sweet. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

    Much love,
    ❤Ana

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  24. Just egg-xactly what I needed to see this morning! I am taking a little break from working on my kitchen to dink with the spring tables and mantels. I love the whiteness of yours.

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  25. Gina, you did a beautiful job! The mantle looks gorgeous! I love every detail. The pink compotes are fabulous! Very pretty!

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  26. Gina - this mantel looks wonderful. You have so many things that I could "borrow", if I lived closer. Those white candle holders for sure. I have been looking for white pillar candle holders and have not seen any that I really liked - love yours! Also, the pink compotes are lovely and all those bunnies are really, really cute!

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  27. Oh, Gina! How lovely! This is just the sweeties mantel ever. Thank you so much for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  28. Oh my, this is truly lovely. I love the Easter plaque, it is so pretty and your bunnies are just fabulous. Very well done. Love it all. Hugs, Marty

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  29. Gina, your Easter mantel is so bright and cheerful, not to mention cute! I am ready for Spring and it definitely looks like Spring at your house.

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  30. Gina, Your mantle is gorgeous! I love the big plaque in the center! ...scrolled on down to your vignette below, too! Very pretty! Loving that figurine in the basket, beautiful piece! :)

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  31. Your Easter mantle is the cutest sweetest thing ever, I love the Big display in the center, it makes the whole thing just pop, love the vintage prints, so cool...

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  32. I've done a little decorating. Just bunnies and eggs so far! I love this and my very favorite thing is the way you strung the cards for a garland. Perfect. :o)

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  33. G - My sister has a blog and out of all the blogs in the land, she found and loves yours!! I was like, I know her :) That's my G. Loving your sweet Easter decor. You have such a vintage style!! Hugs - Shan

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  34. Such pretty spring colors. If Mother Nature doesn't provide it, you can make it yourself inside. Your mantel is lovely. Best wishes, Tammy

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  35. So cute, Gina!! Love how you hung your vintage postcards. I'm still having a hard time remembering that Easter is this month!!
    Mary Alice

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  36. Gina,
    Your mantel is beautiful and with Easter coming early this year, it's perfect timing! I need to get busy or there will be no bunny on my mantel :)
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  37. Your mantel is adorable, Gina. I haven't even thought about Easter, yet.
    Hugs,
    Laura

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  38. Okay this has to be me FAVORITE - it is so breath taking to me. O love the pink and white - so elegant and so exquisite! Very pretty!
    sandie

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  39. Oh my, how adorable. I love the pink dish and the banner is so neat.
    Hugs

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  40. Gina, as usual, you've outdone yourself! I love this mantel. The vintage Easter postcards are my favorite touch. You have the best decorations! Where do you store them all? Have a wonderful week!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  41. So pretty! I love the pink compotes. And the shabby candle holders. And the vintage prints, and...ok...I love it ALL! Would you come decorate my mantel?

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