Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Vintage Winter White & Tarnished Silver

Thank you for all of the decorating inspirations!

When Debra at Common Ground said she redecorates her sideboard every month, I thought about my mantel . . . . . it has been the same for . . . . years    . . . . with the exception of holidays . . . 

So, today I 'm sharing our newly decorated mantel for winter.










 It has an 1880's print of The Lord's Prayer and Ten Commandments we purchased in New England, white milk glass  {available at my etsy shop}, enamelware, and a button covered ball (from Arbor House Lane), some vintage silver pieces and mercury glass ornaments. I also added a few natural elements ~ cedar cones tucked in some milk glass, mini pine cones, a ball covered with hydrangea blooms,  and a bouquet of green camellia leaves, incense cedar and rose hips, and a touch of red with a berry wreath.

I'm loving the natural elements with the white and silver. 
What's on your winter mantel?

Hope you're having a Happy New Year!


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33 comments:

  1. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    Your mantel looks so pretty, I especially love the print... I'm afraid that I still have my Christmas decoration on my mantel, I was late getting everything up so decided I would leave it up for a little while longer and enjoy it!
    Blessings~~ Daphne

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  2. acorn hollowJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    very pretty, I use the milk glass often and put candles inside it looks so pretty glowing white in the winter.
    Cathy

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  3. DebbieJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    It looks fabulous! Ironically, I just cleaned mine off from Christmas and thought the exact same thing that you did about mine needing a change.

    I'm still in the staring at it stage. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Happy New Year, Julie! How funny that we both decided to keep out our mercury glass and pine cones for the winter... I'm sure we're not the only ones though... hehe!
    Happy WW!
    ~ Jo :)

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  5. ErinJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Julie, that is gorgeous! I love what you have done and agree with Jo, love that mercury glass for the whole year!

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  6. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)January 5, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Great job Julie!
    I just finished doing a winter mantel and I went for white and blue!
    It's fun to get ideas and be inspired here in bloggyland!
    cindy

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  7. Passionate for WhiteJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Love the combination!

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  8. Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~January 5, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Beautiful job on your mantel! I absolutely love the Lord's Prayer print ... it's gorgeous and the perfect piece to build your vignette around.

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  9. DonnaJanuary 5, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Very vintage looking and lovely!! The Lord's Prayer is just special!!!

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  10. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaJanuary 5, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    I'm loving your mantel. I'm still having such a hard time after christmas came down trying to figure out what to put on ours.
    Thanks for linking!

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  11. Jane, Naples, FloridaJanuary 5, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    The mantel is beautiful..so is your blog!
    Thanks you for stopping by Flora Doora and your
    nice comment!

    Jane
    Flora Doora

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  12. High Street CottageJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Hi Julie, your mantle looks amazing! I have that same fluted compote, I have it and a smaller one filled with tangerines right now, I love it! How pretty pairing the milk glass with the silver! Thanks also for your kind comment on my most recent post. big hugs, tami

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  13. Amy KinserJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Love your mantel. The Lords Prayer is awesome on there.

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  14. Stephanie Suzanne DesignsJanuary 6, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    I love it! The Lord's Prayer is so pretty and I love the milk glass.

    I'm visiting for White Wednesday. Have a wonderful day,

    Stephanie ♥

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  15. BonnieJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    It looks so gorgeous. I love it!

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Hi Julie!
    Thank YOU for the inspiration. I love, love, love your mantel.
    Thank you for your prayers and for checking in on Raina. She is doing quite well under the circumstances and keeping mom very busy.....but I don't mind. :) As I told her, she may be 18, but she'll always be my little girl.
    Have a great day!
    Blessings,
    Sabre'

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  17. KelliJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    I LOVE milk glass and I think your mantel is so pretty. Mine is empty right now while I decide what to do with it but now I'm thinking milk glass. Or glass in general as I don't have enough of any one kind yet to fill the mantel with it.
    Oh, and by the way, Happy Belated Birthday!! Hope it was a good one!

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  18. Burlap LuxeJanuary 6, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Thank you Julie,
    Your visit means alot to me.
    Love your display of milk glass with silvers, the Lords prayer is the perfect piece :)

    Thank you again for your comment on my vintage tray art.

    Many blessings to you and your family through the year!
    xx
    Dore

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  19. CharJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    I think your mantel looks beautiful with all the milk glass and the berries, just perfect for after Christmas decorating, Char

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  20. Pam KesslerJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    I love the pinecones sitting in the milkglass. It's a nice combination. I'll have to check out the button covered balls.

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  21. Blue Ridge Altered ArtJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    I also love white and silver together. Did a lot of that combination for Christmas this year. Thanks for sharing your lovely displays. ~~Sherry~~

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  22. Eileen @ Cottage Beach HouseJanuary 7, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Gorgeous. I love that look especially in the winter! That Lord's Prayer is also a gorgeous piece.

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  23. AmyJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I love the milk glass! I have an ever growing collection as well - there is something timeless and elegant about it, but still cozy. You have a gorgeous mantel to display it all!

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  24. Susan EvelynAndRoseJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Hello Julie,
    Looks like we were at the same link parties this week - how fun! Your mantel looks great! Mine has red brick, too, but I like your woodwork better. You've got lovely treasures to display on it.
    - susan

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  25. Debra@CommonGroundJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Hi Julie, LOVE, love this religious print!!! I have one similar in my Dinging Room. Yep, I love change, and really capturing the seasons and holidays. Your fireplace and mantle is really pretty. Have fun with it!
    Thanks so much for linking up with VIF!
    hugs,
    Debra

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  26. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Hi Julie~ I love how your mantle came out!! The simple beauty of the whites and silver and the religious print added in is fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  27. Johanna GehrleinJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Hello,
    beautiful silver and nicely displayed.
    Greetings, Johanna

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  28. kecia deveneyJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I love the framed silver picture- it's simply divine!

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  29. SarahJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Hi, Julie. Beautiful winter mantel with your whites and tarnished silver. On my winter mantel ~ antique wooden boxes and a few wooden pears. Pretty simple at the moment. ~ Sarah

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  30. Simply DebbieJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Hi Julie,
    I love your mantle. I think your Lord Prayer's print is stunning and on the mantle it is watching over your house. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE MILK GLASS, SILVER AND MERCURY...I know some people who are earthy in decorating, leave their pine cones out all year long.
    Thanks for sharing your pretty mantle.
    Have a sugar sweet day
    Simply Debbie

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  31. Linda@Coastal CharmJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    How PRETTY...love the look you have here!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  32. BethJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    What a lovely mantel! The tarnished silver and pinecones are perfect. Thanks for linking up!

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  33. The CSI GirlJanuary 8, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Oh this is fbulous! Love it all!!! I would love for you to link this up to the CSI project this week. The challenge is winter crafts and decor. This is perfect for it.
    The link party begins at midnight on Wednesday through Friday!!! You could win the top prize or the great giveaway.
    www.thecsiproject.com

    Smiles,
    Dee, the CSI Girl

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