mantel redo

our weather has really warmed up this week,

but my mantel was still looking neutral & wintery.

here it is

~BEFORE~

i wanted it to look more like my kitchen window

more colorful, more summery

so,

i poured myself a glass of wine

& turned on some music

(heavenly day by patti griffin was perfect for this).

{♥thank you, virginia, for sharing this song with me♥}

i gathered up most of my vintage books

and other colorful bits from other rooms,

then i stacked & sorted by color...

and,

here is my mantel

♥AFTER♥

(complete with a birdnest)

♥