I'm always feeling inspired by AKA Design blog. (Shannon also happens to be Scott's cousin! Major score!) She made the comment in one of her posts that "...I just can't stand a blank space." I thought, me either! I just have no creativity to know what to put there! (Scott might input at this point that my dislike of a blank space may be the reason I leave piles of clothes, accessories, mail and random items everywhere. I would then add, "No, that is due to my dislike for (outside of the gym) bending over to pick things up.")
A few months ago I came across one of Shannon's blog about a "Feather Boa Wreath" and thought I LOVE feathers...and I happen to have a boa (with tags on it still) hanging in my closet! So I attempted it.
I also read an article in the most recent copy of Style At Home Magazine about how to decorate your fireplace mantle. This got me thinking...my fireplace mantle needs some love shown towards it.
This happened to also coincide with a trip to Michael's to purchase the styrofoam wreath for the above project where I noticed what I thought was a sale on silk hydrangeas. The kind lady customer who saw me struggling with flower choices helped me make a beautiful arrangement (carefully choosing all the "Ashland" brand flowers that were supposed to be 50% off). When I took it to the check-out it was only the "Ashland Spring" flower collection that was on sale. ...silk gerbra daisies, silk tulips...not a fan. Unfortunately, the lady who spent 20 minutes helping me choose the flowers was now behind me in line. I felt bad as I didn't want her to think she wasted her time with me, so I read the return policy sign, purchased the items, and will be making a return trip within 60 days with my reciept to bring them back.
This is what the mantle looked like at 6 o'clock.
This is what it looked like at 9pm with the removal of the almost dead Christmas poinsetta and Christmas silk flowers from the blue vase.....
I don't even know if I like it better. ...or like it at all! Your thoughts to help the situation would be greatly appreciated.
Here's a closer look at each side. Notice the feather boa wreath? Haven't figured out quite what to do with it yet. For now, it's become a "vase ring".
*Sigh* Going to think about what I want to do in the garden. I always seem to fair better there with design then inside the house anyhow.
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