Happy Wednesday Friends! I found inspiration for my spring mantel from what may seem like an unlikely source...
I was browsing an antique mall when I happened upon this old chicken feeder and I just knew it belonged on my mantel!
Previously, I've used a chicken feeder tray as a dish display. I needed something that would fit on this narrow shelf but offer adequate support for my precious jadeite--it has worked like a charm!
However, I had something different in mind for the mantel. I already had this pretty Easter sign and I couldn't wait to add some colorful eggs to my feeder. I decided to alternate eggs, succulents, and moss.
Next, I added a white pitcher of dried lavender, a tiny nest and iron birdie to the left...
...and to the right, a white china bunny and an even tinier nest.
Here's a peek at the full mantel--it has just the right combination of rustic farmhouse and whimsy I pictured in my mind ;)
Finally, I hung a spring message on the mirror. I found this fun chevron painted sign on clearance at Hobby Lobby. I wanted to keep it simple, so I added only the metallic letters.
So what do you think--would you use a chicken feeder as decor?
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MY HEARTFELT THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING FOR FEATURING THIS POST:
Your Spring mantel is gorgeous! What a clever way to use an old chicken feeder and the Easter picture is so full of color. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteLori
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteReally pretty Cecilia. I love how you used the chicken feeder. You are so creative. I bought several at a barn sale. You can see one in my header picture holding the green apples. I have a few more and may copy you and add some eggs and such to the other ones that have the chick feeder holes.
ReplyDeletevery nice, I' d love a display like that on my mantel
ReplyDeleteHow charming, Cecilia...I love how you used the chicken feeder!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty, Spring-y mantel! The aqua just makes it all. I definitely would use a chicken feeder.....whatever works!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Love how you pulled it all together! Great job. Inspiring me to get my act together and decorate. :)
ReplyDeleteCecilia your mantle is so lovely. Who would of thought a chicken feeder. Great idea. Hugs, Jo
ReplyDeleteYour mantel looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteEeee, I love it! Its a perfect use for a chicken feeder. And yes, I would use one for my decor. I really like the way you styled yours. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your Spring mantel and that chicken feeder was a great find!
ReplyDeleteI am inspired! I just might have to copy this!!! Love how you added the eggs and succulents... genius!
ReplyDeleteI am inspired too! Your mantel is so pretty my friend, and a chicken feeder.... you are amazing :) Thanks for sharing your creativity with Roses of Inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLove it Cecilia! I have a feeder like that and have used it for Christmas and loved it. I always plant it with Portulaca for out on the deck, but this is just precious! Thanks for sharing it with SYC. I will be featuring you this week.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
That is so cute.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute mantel and all the great ideas...love the chicken feeder. All your spring decorating is just beautifully done! Thank you for sharing at share it one more time!!!
ReplyDeleteHI- Are you using real or artificial succulents?
ReplyDeleteLoving how styled it, it looks great! I Would love it if you would share this over at the Dishing It & Digging It Link party, I think my readers would love it!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Christine