{My Mantel is Having an Identity Crisis}


 Do you remember a few weeks ago when I created these inexpensive arrangements for my mantel?

And remember how I loved the simplicity of my mantel's new look?

Well, that was true...I did love it...
...until I saw
this post from Centsational Girl!

Can you believe how beautiful her mantel display is?

I spent about 5 minutes staring at it and becoming green with envy (that mirror!) until I realized that I can re-create my own version with a few things I already had...and a can of trusty white spray paint.


I "shopped my house" and came up with a few items that I thought would work, patiently waited for a non-windy day to spray paint, and then tried to set it all up in a similar way. 

Of course it's not nearly as perfect as CG's (that mirror!), but I am so happy with how it ended up, and the best part is....
I didn't spend any money!

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Oh, and why, YES!  I do plan on doing something about that dirty brick fireplace and ugly shiny brass on the wood stove. Stay tuned...

Don't worry, my Dollar Tree Mantel Vases are happy in their new home...the front room.


Projects like this are a great reminder to me that I can have beautiful spaces that I love without spending a lot of money!

--Tammy

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