Spring Mantel {Vignette}

on March 22, 2012

Dear Friends,
Is there anything more lovely than spring? The daylight gives my spirit a boost and I’m dizzy with anticipation for what is to come. Or maybe it is the Claritin talking. Either way I’m giddy for spring.

I finally took down the winter decor. Any hope of a March snow disappeared with the record high temperatures. I turned my console table into a mantel for spring. I went a little bird-crazy this go around but I’m a sucker for my feathered friends.

No shopping for this one! I used elements I already had. I got the ceramic bird from Michael’s last year. The hanging birds are Christmas ornaments from Target. I used burlap to make a nest for the bluebird. It is wrapped around the wreath as well. I made the pennant using scrapbook paper scraps and bakers twine. The vase holds a combination of natural and faux elements.

Last year’s mantel is featured on the Better Homes & Garden website (BHG.com). I’m still pinching myself about that.

I don’t know about you but spring makes me smile. And sneeze.