Wednesday, October 7, 2009

~ Bathroom Mantel ~







I purchased this chippy shabby fireplace mantel about a year ago and thought hmmmmm....possibly surrounding a window. When you have a little bit of boring window areas, what better way to perk them up than with something out of the ordinary. Ta Da, I think it worked well. It is very hard to get a good picture with the glare of the outside light, but you get the idea. Now all I need is some tattered old lace and fabric to drape behind the fireplace mantel to add that shabby subtleness we all love. Now on to the next room.....

42 comments:

  1. That is absolutely beautiful! It just makes that window, maybe the whole room?!

    ReplyDelete
  2. What a great idea, think outside the box! Have a great day, Ciao Rita

    ReplyDelete
  3. Oh my but that is just heavenly! What a clever idea! Stunning just stunning! Well done
    Sharon

    ReplyDelete
  4. I love it!!!! Thanks for sharing!
    Blessings~

    ReplyDelete
  5. What a wonderful idea. I just love it. Hugs, Marty

    ReplyDelete
  6. That looks FABULOUS! Very Very nice.... I'm all for architectural elements throughout the home. I'm sure this makes the bathroom even more interesting. Love it!

    Have a Good ONe-

    ReplyDelete
  7. What a fabulous idea! Did you have to re size the mantel? I know I don't have a window one would fit.

    ReplyDelete
  8. I absolutely love it! It is definitely something I would do! Anything to add architectural interest, go for it!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Absolutely gorgeous! wonderful find & idea.

    ReplyDelete
  10. What a perfect place to have put your mantle! Beautiful, Lovin it!
    Jena

    ReplyDelete
  11. What an unusually clever outcome! I love it!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Shut ~~~~ UP!!! I would never in a million years think of this! It is perfect and beautiful and I covet it!! COVET IT!!

    Have a great day!!

    Lou Cinda :)

    ReplyDelete
  13. Get outta town...that is beautiful!
    Debbie

    ReplyDelete
  14. It looks gorgeous, so amazing it fits perfectly! Great idea, now you have me looking.I love mantles, and I have one in front of some shelving. Yours is so detailed, they are quite expensive here, you have to search hard for a bargain!
    Sue

    ReplyDelete
  15. Hi Tiina~

    Thank you for your sweet comments, it mean so much to hear your words. Oh my GOSH…Ahhh what a LOVELY piece!!! You are AMAZING taking a piece like this and reinventing it into this LOVELY window frame. SO PRETTY!!! I am speechless. I LOVE it!

    ~Miss Kris~

    ReplyDelete
  16. Now that's really creative! I love this look! Amazing that it was the perfect size and the results are the best!
    My Best
    Gale

    ReplyDelete
  17. Lovely and very creative. I love unique uses of architectual items like this. Sea Witch

    ReplyDelete
  18. What a great idea! you're sooooo creative!

    ReplyDelete
  19. What a GREAT Idea! Love the way it turned out!

    ReplyDelete
  20. That is just beyond KEWL!!!! I hope you photograph it again after the other touches,,,maybe a night shot..just so creative!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  21. What a truly unique and fabulous idea!!! I love old mantels!

    :) T

    ReplyDelete
  22. That is GREAT! Never would have thought of using an old mantel like this! By the way...Jennifer said to cancel your lawaway. Since we got the initial payment, I will get you a check for it. Then you can take Brian Picallo home!
    Denis

    ReplyDelete
  23. Are you ever overwhelmed by just how smart and creative you are? ha! I love it! ~Mindy

    ReplyDelete
  24. Love it,Tiina! Only YOU would think of something so clever!

    ReplyDelete
  25. What a unique idea and it looks awesome Tiina!
    Kudos! Love ~ Maureen

    ReplyDelete
  26. What an incredible display of your creative mind! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  27. Wow what an awesome idea ! I love it !! How did you attach it or will it just stay there by standing ?
    Very pretty !!
    xoxo
    Lori

    ReplyDelete
  28. What a wonderful idea! It looks beautiful!!
    Michelle

    ReplyDelete
  29. I love the way you have used the overmantle, it is so unique, so clever of you to think of putting it there, I love love it just the way you have it...I will see you again, thanks for sharing

    ReplyDelete
  30. What an amazingly creative idea!!! I love it...

    ReplyDelete
  31. Beautiful as always! I can imagine how you were able to get that piece to stay in place. :)

    xo...deb

    ReplyDelete
  32. Who would of thunk it? I guess you did! Character and architecture... essentials in charm...WOW! That packs a punch.
    Lee

    ReplyDelete
  33. Wow! What a cool idea. I'll look at fireplace mantles in a whole new way.

    ReplyDelete
  34. Love it! What luck that it actually fit! You can pat yourself on the back for that one! Great idea!
    Theothertheresa

    ReplyDelete
  35. A super STUNNING and unique idea! AWESOME!

    ReplyDelete
  36. What a BEYOND great idea....!! ~
    We too have a LARGE window in our master bathroom that I would love to do somethings like this with as well. ~~~
    OK....THE HUNT IS ON NOW. ~~
    ~*~*~*~*~**~*~*~**~*~*~***~*~**~*~*
    BTW...do you sell those pillows that you have in your header ? ~~
    Rose
    http://delightfulclutter.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  37. I cannot add anything new to say that the rest of your admirers didn't cover. Clever & beautiful! How talented are YOU?

    ReplyDelete