Happy Wednesday, Friends! Just after posting my 15 Minute Winter Whimsy Mantel, I scored a pair of fabulous handmade mittens. They're so bright and cheerful, I decided to add them to the hearth as a cozy greeting. Ready to see this week's 15 minute fix?
Ever since I upcycled my faux fireplace, I've had fun extending my seasonal mantel decor to the hearth area. Remember this sparkly pom-pom garland I used during the holidays? It reminds me of snowballs and I love it paired with the playful mittens. First, I hung the looped ends of the garland over the corners of the reclaimed door insert. Next, I used Tacky to position the mittens, almost as if the top one was extending its "hand" in a wave to say....
{I found that fun galvanized greeting on clearance at Hobby Lobby.} Now for a few more quick accents to cozy up the rest of the hearth. A comfy winter white pillow is tucked behind a wire urn of thrifted crochet thread.
This fuzzy little bird was with the Christmas clearance at Tuesday morning. Isn't he cute? He's really soft too.
A peek at the completed hearth...
...and a view that includes the mantel too.
Did you notice the crocheted runner, a recent find draped over the slipper chair?
I am enjoying your mantel and hearth. very cute
ReplyDeleteOh how cozy and warm. Love it! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteI love, love mittens! Remember wearing them growing up and how toasty they keep the fingers. This is adorable and a perfect cure for the Winter doldrums!
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jemma
I just came across your blog this morning and like a bad pick up line all I can say is, it should be Friday cause, "I'm in LOVE". How clever to drape the crocheted runner over the chair!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet! Except for the mittens it can all transfer right into Spring. I know it is only January but I am so ready to decorate for Spring. I am taking all of my winter décor to decorate at my birthday party and then it is all getting put away!
ReplyDeleteThat is just too cute Cecilia! Love those mittens waving hi!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet mantel ... really love the "hi" sign. The runner looks great on your chair. So nice to see you today and thanks for the sweet hug. Anxious to see what treasures you found.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Audrey Z.
I love that fuzzy little bird! I need one now... ;)
ReplyDeleteVery cozy. Love those mittens and the little bird.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your cozy mantel at the Snickerdoodle Create~Bake~Make link party!
DeleteSweet and cozy Cecilia--I'm jealous of those sweet mittens. I've been on the look out for some as charming as yours, but have not had any success yet :(
ReplyDeleteCecelia!! So cute and I adore the crocheted runner!! Thanks for all your visits!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Deb
This is really fun, Cecelia...I love how you decorated the inside of the fireplace box!
ReplyDeleteI love that wire basket with your skeins of yarns and that sweet wee birdie. Well done.
ReplyDeleteWarm and cozy Cecilia. Love the mittens and that bird! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
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Jann
Oh...that little bird looks so real! I adore the hearth with the little mittens and pom poms. Nice place to cozy up!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas and they really do look cozy - Thanks for sharing on the Pleasures of the NW's DIY Party!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! :)
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This is so cute! Thanks for sharing with us at the Funtastic Friday Link Party!
ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed seeing your hearth vignette. Years ago, I took all of the oddball gloves and mittens out of my front hall closet, put them on scrap 2x4's or dead branches and stuck them into a TALL snowbank at the end of my driveway. THEN I made a poster that read, "Everyone who's sick of winter, raise your hand. I was put on this earth to embarass my then teenaged children! Today it would read, "Who's sick of staying home!"
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