Faux Chalkboard Canvases...using Old Sign Stencils by Funky Junk Interiors

I love all the fun chalkboard art out there...but unfortunately I was not "gifted" with chalk =board skills...so I grabbed some cool stencils and faked it...

SERIOUSLY Simple Winter Mantel 2015...a fresh start...

If you have been hanging with me here for a while...you might already know that I don't do "simple" well.

Junkers Unite for Christmas...Chippy Corbel Repurposed for Christmas Trees

I am so happy to be joining in on another "Junkers United" event!

My Kitchen Reveal...Quirky, Junky and FINALLY Functional...

It took us ALL Summer...

 But, I think I am finally ready to share my new kitchen and all its quirky details...

More "Simple Fall" at My House...

Still keeping it simple here for Fall...

Simplified Fall Mantel...2014

I am "turning over a new leaf" this Fall...

Happy Spring...in need of a little JOY?

Hello friends, I just stopped in to say "Happy Spring".

And I don't know about you, but I am "Jumping for Joy"!  Not that it actually FEELS like Spring here in Minnesota...but I have HOPE that it is coming :)

I seem to be taking a little "Blog-cation" lately...not by choice.  For some reason I am feeling a little uninspired these days.  My sweet husband reminded me that I go through this every year about this time.  I decided to take the pressure off and rest a bit.  I'll be back when I have something to share.  

Thanks for understanding!!

 

Until then,

 

Getting "Crafty" at Michaels for Hometalk...join me for a Pinterest Project Party...

 

 

Do you love Pinterest as much as I do?

If so, you won't want to miss the Pinterest party coming up on Sunday, February 16th, 2014 at Michaels' stores....

Winter Mantel, 2014...simply COZY...

Have I mentioned it's cold here?

(Actually, it is MUCH better this week!!)

I don't mind...it's a great excuse to "cozy" up at home.

You may know that I have a little trouble "keeping it simple" when it comes to my mantel.  But that is the "theme" I am going with this time around.

I bought this old chippy door at the Country Junk Sale this fall.

It already had a crusty handle...perfect for a scarf bow.

 I have been admiring all of those fun little metal trucks out there...and I found a chippy white one that was "meant for me".

These blue jars and canvases turned chalkboards keep reappearing on my mantel...

SPRING 2013

FALL 2013

CHRISTMAS 2013

I bought the "cable knit" vases on clearance at Target last winter.

I don't have too many auctions on the calendar this winter...but it just seemed to "fit".

This metal foot board was another Country Junk score.

You might recognize this chalkboard easel tree from the top of my Christmas "tree" mantel too.  That metal snowflake was a gift my my husband and kids.  

(They bought it from another booth at Antiques Downtown.)

I was planning on hanging the tin bunting I used outside in my FALL JUNK VIGNETTE...but I couldn't find it.  I'm thinking it must be hiding under all that snow??

So I came up with this hinge bunting instead.

I just tied 3 hinges together with twine...

...added some embellishments.  Locks, keys...

...and button magnets with a winter "message".

I added this aqua ladder at Christmas time.  It is still VERY handy for keeping those comfy blankets close.

I couldn't resist adding a little stacked junk "snow person".

There you go, my "simply cozy" winter mantel.
Sharing this at...
Beyond the Picket Fence...Under $100 Link Party
Funky Junk Interiors for Sat Nite Special
Knick of Time Tuesday
Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tues

Thanks for stopping by!!

Stay warm,

Laurel

Nativity Silhouette...ice chest Christmas vignette...

The other day I shared our RUSTIC "TREE" CHRISTMAS MANTEL.

The other place I enjoy giving an "extra" touch is the the top of the antique ice chest.

This year, I used a vintage wood nativity silhouette from the thrift store...painted white.

The "chalkboard" stable is actually the top of a child sized table.  It hasn't seen its legs in months.

The atlas was from the .15 cent bin at the Goodwill.

My favorite rustic aqua box...from HomeGoods a while back.

And lots of glass and little trees...of course.

I think I'm finally ready to pack up the decorating piles and move on to the gifts and wrapping here.  But I still have more to show you.  Are you sick of me yet?

Sharing this at...

Christmas Junkers United and 12 Days Link Party
A Stroll Through Life...Inspire Me Tuesday
Knick of Time Tuesday
Coastal Charm Christmas Home Tour Party
 

Chat soon,

Rustic "Tree" Mantel...Christmas 2013

If you've been following my posts this Christmas, you might have noticed a bit of a "tree theme" going on here.

Like my STACKED BENCH TREE.

And my CRATE TREE?

Do you see the tree in my mantel?

Easel top with a star...

...chalkboard branches?

The lights "highlight" the tree shape.

Do you like my tin "garland"?

 My husband cut out a bunch of stars from barn tin for our booth at ANTIQUES DOWNTOWN.  Of course I kept a few.  There are big ones...

...and smaller ones.

What do you think?  Can you see the "tree"?

Important safety note: 

My husband informed me that the scarf might not be "safe" draped there in front of the fireplace...so it has been removed...sniff, sniff.  Some times I get carried away when "styling"...but nothing looks "cute" in a fire...unless its sweet, white and on a stick. Right??

Linking this to...

Christmas Junkers United Link Party

Christmas Junkers United Pin Board

Coastal Charm Christmas Tour Link Party

Knick of Time Tuesday 

Funky Junk Interiors for Sat Nite Special...Salvaged Stars

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Wishing you very "MERRY" Christmas preparations :)

I'll be back with more...

Chat soon,

Laurel