"Creamy...Dreamy...Whites" A Spring Mantel

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Hello my friends...I hope you're having a fabulous day!

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"Spring Fluffing"

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"Spring fluffing"...a term that we often use to describe the metamorphosis that

 our home undergoes when the days grow longer...brighter...and warmer! 

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Living in Colorado where our winters are sooo very long...spring fluffing is a

 "rite of passage"...so to speak.  It feels so good to be able to throw open the windows

 and let the fresh air of spring into my home.  It's time to do a little spring cleaning

 and spring decorating!

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Spring fluffing continues to "march on" here at my place...slowly but surely!

  I have been busy putting away the warm winter frocks...in exchange for a lighter...

brighter...decor.  Last week, I finally put the finishing touches on the mantel in my

 living room and thought I would share that with you today. 

I hope that you enjoy!

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"Creamy...Dreamy...Whites"

A 2012 Spring Mantel

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Here we are...in my living room.

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I added this beautiful faux fireplace mantel a couple of years ago and I'm

 so glad that I did!  I have really enjoyed decorating it...especially for the different

 seasons of the year.

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(If you would like to read about the process of adding a faux mantel and

 hearth...you can click HERE.)

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As you can see...my living room has an olive green, dark red, and gold color

 palette.  I love the dark, moody colors but it can be challenging to "lighten and

 brighten" things up when the season calls for it.
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"Creamy...Dreamy...Whites"

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I seem to "gravitate" toward white more and more these days!  What better

 way to lighten and brighten a room's decor...than to add white!  Ohhh...and I

 love the "stark" contrast between the white and darker colors!

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Creamy...dreamy...white ironstone

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Creamy...dreamy...white florals!

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A large, white french pitcher...filled with vining ivy, white hydrangea, and

 tall stems of white stocks...grace the left hand side of this spring mantel vignette.

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On the opposite side of the mantel...a white ironstone pitcher filled with white

 tulips...joins in to sing the praises of spring!

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It is still too early, here in Colorado to reap the benefits of fresh flowers...so

 faux it is.  Hopefully I can replace the fauxs with the real-deal very soon.  It won't

 be long and my springtime posies will be blooming!

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A pair of white porcelain birds (one on either side) have joined in

 with this springtime mantel vignette.

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A small bust of a french girl adds a little elegant beauty!

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A view of the mantel from the opposite direction.

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A vignette of creamy...dreamy...whites...for the hearth!

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A larger view of the "conversational" area of the living room.

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A springtime vignette on the table in front of the large living room window.

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More...

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Creamy...dreamy...whites!

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If you would like to see more of this vignette...just click HERE.

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Voila!...and there you have it...

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A "Creamy...Dreamy...White" Springtime Mantel!

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I am joining these fabulous parties...

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Metamorphosis Monday...hosted by Susan over at Between Naps on the Porch.

Table Top Tuesday...hosted by Marty over at A Stroll Thru Life.

White Wednesday...hosted by Kathleen over at Faded Charm.

Home Sweet Home...hosted by Sherry over at The Charm of Home.

Feathered Nest Friday...hosted by Courtney over at French Country Cottage.
Friday Favorites...hosted by Cindy over at Creations By Cindy.

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Thank you, ladies...for hosting these lovely parties for us!

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Well dear friends...I'm so happy that you stopped by today!  Please leave

 me a note to let me know you were here.  I would love to visit with you!

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Warmest Spring Wishes!

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