In continuing with one of my New Years goals, I gave my mantle a St. Patrick's mini make over. I plan on doing this for each holiday and season. I started with this print, it has a ton of history. It is an Irish Linen print that my dad got while serving his mission in Ireland. The frame that it is in, is a frame made out of barn wood, that he and my Opa made together. This picture has been in my parents home for as long as I can remember. A couple years ago my dad was going to throw it out, and I couldn't bare the thought. It has since hung in my home, even though it is nothing like anything else I own. While it has hung above my mantle, I have toyed with the idea of staining it darker...I finally did it, and I love it!
My next little project were these Goodwill finds...I painted them black for a new look, but I ended up only using one of them right now.
This urn was also a Goodwill find, I am really loving Goodwill these days. And the balls were an attempt to make my own decorative balls. I saw the idea on a blog, but can't remember where. I think hers were much cuter! And the green serving tray was from the target bargain section, I just added the vinyl lettering to it.
So, for St. Patrick's day, this is how it came together. But as I stepped back, it was still missing something...so I added the vinyl lettering saying.
Ahh...that's it! Now, I am happy with it!
I linked up to...
Tatertots and Jello Weekend Wrap Up
The Girl Creative
Between Naps on the Porch
DIY day @ A Soft Place to Land
Trash to Treasure @ Reinvented
Room to Inspire
I linked up to...
Tatertots and Jello Weekend Wrap Up
The Girl Creative
Between Naps on the Porch
DIY day @ A Soft Place to Land
Trash to Treasure @ Reinvented
Room to Inspire
7 comments:
Really like the way this turned out. We have several paintings that are in old barn wood frames and I was thinking we'd need to ditch them and reframe everything ($$$) this is a terrific idea! Now, is this matted or does the painting have a border on it?
I really like this post! You have some great ideas. Now I only need a fireplace and I'll know exactly what to do!
Looking good, wish I could see it in person.
Your mantle looks great...that decal is super cute! Thanks for linking it up to Be Inspired today - and when you get a chance please add a link back to the party. Thanks! Chelsea
I love your mantle and there is no way I could have let that Irish print go either! Do the vinyl letters come off the wall easily? I know they are the rage and I have never done them! I love the green tray with the message. You did a beautiful job!
very fun! i really like it!
What a fun mantle! I love the tray you did. It all looks great!
Thanks so much for linking up to my party! I really appreciate it!
XOOX
Jen
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