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A Valentine’s Mantel

January 23, 2013 by Angie 19 Comments

A Valentine’s Mantel went from a vision to a reality this week.
This year I wanted a Valentine’s Mantel that was very simple and sweet….mostly white & pink and I wanted to include some of my favourite flowers…pink tulips.
A Valentine's Mantel I used a white teapot and a teapot shaped vase, so I think you could say this is a tea party inspired mantel.
That tattered looking pink heart hanging on the right? It was a gift from my Grandmother…given to me in the late 1970’s. It’s a handmade creation with needle work and ribbon.
I don’t think my grandmother made it?

{I believe she bought it a craft sale or won it at a card party? Remember those? That’s what people used to do for cold winter evenings…get together in the evening for a  good game of cards.}

 If you have been reading my blog for awhile, you know how I love pink tulips. My local grocery store sells them for $3.99 a bundle and I cannot resist when the weather is cruel.
The print in this scroll frame is a free printable from the blog eighteen25. I love those girls.
{You can find the print here.}
 Really, is there anything more lovely than fresh flowers?
And even if your life is too busy and the thoughts of decorating for Valentine’s Day seems ridiculous or overwhelming, buy yourself some fresh flowers the next time you are in the grocery store and put them in a vase or teapot when you get home….you will feel instantly happier. 
Promise!If you would like to see a simple centrepiece for Valentine’s Day, go here.
To see 10 Inspiring Valentine’s Ideas, go here.
If you would like to make some quick Valentine’s treats, go here and here.And be sure to have a peek at these boards on Pinterest:
Valentine’s Inspiration
Flowers To Love
Easter Ideas
 

 

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  1. Anne says

    January 23, 2013 at 9:03 pm

    Very pretty Valentine's mantel. 🙂

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  2. Kristin says

    January 23, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    Very nice and pinned!

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  3. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    January 23, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    Very pretty and romantic looking, Angie!

    Reply
  4. Kimberli B. says

    January 23, 2013 at 11:17 pm

    Thanks for the apron comment! And thanks for following – I am now following yours too! Great ideas!

    Reply
  5. Grace @ Sense and Simplicity says

    January 23, 2013 at 11:41 pm

    it looks so pretty. love the tulips.

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  6. Carol says

    January 24, 2013 at 3:07 am

    Your vignette is so pretty. Your white pieces are beautiful and look so perfect as the backdrop for the glorious pink tulips. I love fresh flowers, too!

    Reply
  7. Rachel O. says

    January 24, 2013 at 5:35 am

    Oh it's beautiful!! All of that pink – and all of those flowers!! I am SUCH a sucker for tulips.

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  8. Laurie Bynum says

    January 24, 2013 at 7:19 am

    So pretty! I love the birds and cupcakes ~ so cute! The tulips are an especially nice touch and remind me that spring is actually coming! I started following you on Pinterest, Twitter, and Facebook. This was so cute I just had to pin it to my Valentine board!

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  9. Rustown Mom says

    January 24, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    Pretty – I never decorate for Valentines but maybe this year I will add some pretty red and pink here and there…I am surrounded by boys here, so maybe I should! Love all the white, too. So crisp and pretty!

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  10. Meeha Meeha says

    January 24, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    Again with the amazingly beautiful tulips and the white china… soooo pretty!

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  11. Melanie says

    January 24, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    I always love your mantel features, they're always so pretty! I have a sideboard in my kitchen that I decorate for the seasons, I love changing it out. I'm putting flowers on my grocery list!

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  12. Catie @ Catie's Corner says

    January 24, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    Soo pretty Angie! I'm pretty sure I bought my stepdaughter that white teapot for her birthday a couple years ago.

    Hope your day is going well. Yay for it warming up! =)

    ~ Catie

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  13. Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above says

    January 27, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    I love your mantle. It's so cute.

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  14. Amy @ A Blossoming Life says

    January 28, 2013 at 12:03 am

    Your mantel so so cute! I especially love the little birds and cupcake! This would also be cute as a spring mantel! I would love if you would share this over at my blog hop http://www.ablossominglife.com/2013/01/frugal-crafty-home-8.html

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  15. Michelle Lunt says

    January 28, 2013 at 1:12 am

    Hey Angie, Love your beautiful mantle. It looks so bright & happy.

    Warmly, Michelle
    Faith, Trust & Pixie Trust

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  16. Marti @ Sew-Licious Home Decor says

    January 31, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    Your mantle is beautiful! I love the idea of putting a tea cup over the tea pot, so clever!!

    I'm hosting a Valentine Craft Party and would love for you to link up your Valentine projects!!

    Just follow the link……….http://sew-licious.blogspot.com/2013/01/valentine-showoff-party.html

    {hugs}
    Marti

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  17. Judy says

    February 5, 2013 at 2:33 am

    Your mantel is the prettiest Valentine mantel I think I've ever seen! Too bad I wasn't able to pin it…something was amiss somewhere.
    Beautiful all the same!

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  18. Kara says

    February 6, 2013 at 4:03 am

    It is just beautiful! I love those pink tulips in the white dishes. Gorgeous!

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  19. Brooke says

    February 7, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    So CUTE! I love all the white you used! I need your darling white frame. I just made a love birds art piece, but have no frame for it. Yours is perfect! Thanks for sharing! Have a wonderful day!

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