Sometimes decorating starts with one unexpected item and then builds from there. I saw this Cottage sign at a local store and loved it thinking I would hang it on the porch. But I never considered the porch is white and it looked lost against the house. Hum…..still love the sign, now what. After trying it in a couple of places I settled on the mantel. I don't use a lot of red inside the house but what the heck, it is the holidays a little red will be wonderful.
I love the fireplace screen, it was originally a bronzy color but I painted it to coordinate with the fireplace.
I only have one smallish box of holiday decorations at the cottage so I had to repurpose things I had on hand. Birdcages (I'd hate to count how many I have of those), planters, fish floats (the green balls) and clocks. The santas and red ribbon are from my holiday stash and I grabbed extra greens when we got the little tree for the porch.
All my decorating is done at the cottage and at home, the gifts are getting wrapped and now it is on to the baking! How are you coming with your holiday todo list? Don't forget to enjoy the holidays!
Laura, It looks great- I LOVE that COTTAGE sign..it makes a nice anchor piece for your fireplace. Love the screen, too. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteLaura, the mantle is so sweet with your COTTAGE sign. I love the collection of clocks too. I have just about decided not to bake. xo, olive
ReplyDeleteYour mantel looks so festive with the cottage sign! Love the clocks and fish floats, too!
ReplyDeleteDarling sign and I love the clock collection next to it. Great mantel and I see you changed your header:)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I love, love, love your mantel. It is so creative and so fresh and clean. Absolutely beautiful:)
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Love it! I would take that cottage sign home with me if I could! The clocks---it all looks so lovely the way you've arranged it!
ReplyDeleteLove your cottage sign :) Your mostly white with touches of red decorating is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous fireplace and I LOVE your cottage sign! The perfect centerpiece!!
ReplyDeletevery cute!
ReplyDeleteHi Laura,
ReplyDeleteI love your Cottage sign and it looks right at home there on your mantel. You have a wonderful fireplace and I like your screen as well as the sweet little table in front. Thanks for sharing with us and enjoy the rest of your week.
Christmas blessings to you and your family,
Sandi
Love your fireplace and clocks!!! looks nice and merry! Blessings Marisa
ReplyDeleteYour cottage mantle is a delight, the sign looks perfect there. Beautiful mosaics, so well composed.
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How lovely ~ could be in a magazine ~ lovely decor and photography ~
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Love the cottage sign and the white fireplace! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeletei love everything i have seen you do!!!
ReplyDeleteThis mantel is great. Love your sign, the clocks and all the ornaments.
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome! I love the shot of the clocks and Santas.
ReplyDeleteWonderful eclectic mix - that takes a creative eye!
ReplyDeleteHi Laura! Loving the cottage sign, the mantel is lovely and so is the clock. You have some gorgeous ornies too. Thank you for your sweet visit my friend. Happy holidays.
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I wrapped presents today! I couldn't believe I had so many. I didn't think I had that many. I am like you I am ready to move on to the baking! I love your mantel especially the Santa and clocks! Very cute! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home! I am following you back!
ReplyDeleteSherry
Cute sign. Happy Holidays!
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Adorable, love the santa's, especially the nesting one!
ReplyDeleteOh baking sounds like fun! And work! No I'm not there yet. But I do love your sign. Caught my eye right away. Love your cottage style too! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with your mantel. That cottage sign is perfect - gives it the best holiday feel.
ReplyDeleteHow clever using fish floats--so pretty in green. The sign does look really nice at the center and all the clocks compliment it so nicely.
ReplyDeleteAnn
I love your mantle, Laura. Clocks are one of my favorite collections. So nice to have found your blog.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Laura
Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the fireplace screen, and the cottage sign. We have to repurpose at our camp, and you did a great job with what you had available.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Laura! Oh how I love a well-dressed mantel! Mine is so simple this year, but I am enjoying it to the fullest. Thank you for your comment last night. Anita
ReplyDeleteLaura, What a gorgeous Christmas mantel. Thanks for sharing at Simple & Sweet Fridays. Love your collection of clocks! Have a wonderful holiday week!
ReplyDeleteJody
This is lovely. I like everything but the bird cage is my favorite! Love the shape of it. Thank you or sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful fireplace! You have arranged it so professionally - are you sure you're amateurs!
ReplyDeleteI love your sign. So cute for the holidays.
ReplyDeleteLaura, it just looks perfect! What a cute sign and the way you put into use what you had an hand looks so pretty! Love the simple charm. Happy baking!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas,
Susie
Laura, I love the new cottage sign. Perfect on your mantel. I love birdcages and have a few myself. Oh how hubby would love it if I just had a couple boxes of Christmas. Love everything you pulled together! The clocks say 'Christmas Time'! Thanks for sharing with 'Creating Christmas'
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jann
That is an adorable sign...the screen looks really classy painted the same color as your fireplace...love it.
ReplyDeleteI love your little red ribbons...my mom always said tying red ribbons on just almost ANYthing made it look Christmasy....:))
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