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.....
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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That is absolutely beautiful! It just makes that window, maybe the whole room?!
ReplyDeleteThat is sooooooo gorgeous!
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shell
What a great idea, think outside the box! Have a great day, Ciao Rita
ReplyDeleteOh my but that is just heavenly! What a clever idea! Stunning just stunning! Well done
ReplyDeleteSharon
I love it!!!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBlessings~
What a wonderful idea. I just love it. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteThat 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!
ReplyDeleteHave a Good ONe-
What a fabulous idea! Did you have to re size the mantel? I know I don't have a window one would fit.
ReplyDeleteLove it....
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love it! It is definitely something I would do! Anything to add architectural interest, go for it!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! wonderful find & idea.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect place to have put your mantle! Beautiful, Lovin it!
ReplyDeleteJena
What an unusually clever outcome! I love it!
ReplyDeleteShut ~~~~ UP!!! I would never in a million years think of this! It is perfect and beautiful and I covet it!! COVET IT!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!!
Lou Cinda :)
Get outta town...that is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
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!
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Hi Tiina~
ReplyDeleteThank 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~
Now that's really creative! I love this look! Amazing that it was the perfect size and the results are the best!
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Gale
Lovely and very creative. I love unique uses of architectual items like this. Sea Witch
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! you're sooooo creative!
ReplyDeleteWhat a GREAT Idea! Love the way it turned out!
ReplyDeleteThat is just beyond KEWL!!!! I hope you photograph it again after the other touches,,,maybe a night shot..just so creative!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a truly unique and fabulous idea!!! I love old mantels!
ReplyDelete:) T
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!
ReplyDeleteDenis
Are you ever overwhelmed by just how smart and creative you are? ha! I love it! ~Mindy
ReplyDeleteLove it,Tiina! Only YOU would think of something so clever!
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique idea and it looks awesome Tiina!
ReplyDeleteKudos! Love ~ Maureen
What an incredible display of your creative mind! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow what an awesome idea ! I love it !! How did you attach it or will it just stay there by standing ?
ReplyDeleteVery pretty !!
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Lori
What a wonderful idea! It looks beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteMichelle
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
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazingly creative idea!!! I love it...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always! I can imagine how you were able to get that piece to stay in place. :)
ReplyDeletexo...deb
Fabulous! It's gorgeous!!!
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Kim
Who would of thunk it? I guess you did! Character and architecture... essentials in charm...WOW! That packs a punch.
ReplyDeleteLee
Wow! What a cool idea. I'll look at fireplace mantles in a whole new way.
ReplyDeleteLove it! What luck that it actually fit! You can pat yourself on the back for that one! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteTheothertheresa
A super STUNNING and unique idea! AWESOME!
ReplyDeletePerfect. :-)
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Spencer
What a BEYOND great idea....!! ~
ReplyDeleteWe 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. ~~
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BTW...do you sell those pillows that you have in your header ? ~~
Rose
http://delightfulclutter.blogspot.com/
I cannot add anything new to say that the rest of your admirers didn't cover. Clever & beautiful! How talented are YOU?
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing!
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