Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Fresh Start to 2012

As much as I loved my holiday decor, I was surprisingly very excited to take it all down.  I couldn't wait to redo my mantle and built ins to just my "everyday" look.  I wanted something simple - something that could stay up for awhile.  Something tells me I'll be pretty busy over the next few months and I need something that can extend until at least spring.  Valentine's decor (at least for the mantle) probably won't be happening this year!

I kept it simple - and kept the window up there (I know its getting old), and added a mirror and some other stuff like candles.  Easy peasy, black and white - can't go wrong, right?







And for the shelves - same color scheme.  I was surprised to find all of the black and white stuff I had lying around the house just waiting for a home.  Love that nothing had to be made for this - it was already done!


I made the shadow box awhile ago to decorate my old office (my office when I actually worked at a company office that is).  The other black frame was decorated and used there as well. along with the european frame and black and white box (which I purchased at Hobby Lobby)


Love it - and done.  Fresh start for 2012!



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The 36th Avenue

6 comments:

  1. the window is a winner, everytime...so why not use it?! :) Esther

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  2. Your displays are so pretty. I love the black and white and vintage touches. You have a great style.

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  3. Love the chalkboard tray and basket on your mantel!

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  4. Visiting from TT & J! I felt exactly the same with our Christmas decorations. Love how you kept it simple.

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  5. Very pretty! I love the shabby window mixed with th esilver candlesticks!

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  6. That looks beautiful! I'm the process of switching over the decor on my mantel and shelves and am craving something neutral after so many seasonal looks. You captured it wonderfully.

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