January 21, 2010

Living Room Mantel

Decorating the Mantel on a Natural Field Rock Fireplace

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Hello everyone….I am joining Mantel Friday hosted by Beth at The Stories of A to Z. Please visit her blog for a list of participants and all the lovely mantels that will be shown this week.

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This is the mantel on our Living Room fireplace. The fireplace itself is massive with  fieldstone going from floor to a twelve foot ceiling. For the longest time I thought I would paint it white….but now I am glad I did not. The fieldstone is gorgeous and adds much texture and warmth to our living room.

I have decorated it with plates in a golden color and some old books…..which I adore! I am always on the hunt for old books of any kind.

Thanks so much for stopping by this week. I hope you enjoyed my pictures. Please come back soon.

Barb

Posted by Barb~Bella Vista at 7:09 PM
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45 comments:

  1. Your mantel is gorgeous, Barb! I love the mirror and pretty vase of flowers. We have a field stone fireplace at the lake, it is much more rustic, but the grout is white and it lends a lighter feel. Wow...I really do love that mirror!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  3. Barb another great job by you...loved the plates and olden books you used here...and I love fireldstone so glad you didn't paint it...Many blessings to you on your side of the mountain my friend...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  4. Hi Barb! Love your mantle! I wish I could make mine look nice like this! Your stone on your fireplace is so pretty!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  5. Barb, your mantel is beautiful. I'm glad you didn't paint the stone. There's no turning back from that. :) It looks like your mantel has posts on the sides. Neat!

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  6. Oh, Barb, I am so glad you didn't paint your fieldstone fireplace! It's gorgeous, as are the beuatiful items you've chosen to embellish it with...the mirror, the beautiful rose place, and the wonderful pineapple lamp...I love pineapples, the symbol of hospitality. As always, I love visiting your home and seeing your beautiful decorating talent...you are always an inspiration to me!

    God bless...hugs,
    Mary

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  8. Hello sweet friend. Your mantel is just lovely!
    Love the creamy golden plates...they are so pretty and the fireplace itself is amazing! I'm sure it is the focal point in your living room and your dressed it up just right. : )

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  9. Barb ~ Hello Dear! I adore mantels and yours is just gorgeous - decorated to perfection, in my opinion. Particular favorites are the gorgeous mirror, plates and old books - I love them too!

    So very glad you did not rush into painting the fireplace white! I think things should only be painted if they're really crummy or nondiscript. That's not happening here. The feldstone is outstanding and beautiful.

    Come see me...

    Cynthia K. (Beauty and Blessings)

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  10. your mantel is lovely. You have done a perfectg job in decorating it. I love the stone work also.

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  11. I love the rough stone against the pretty adornments.

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  12. The stone is fabulous and your accessorizing is exquisite. Love it and the wonderful balance and texture! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  13. I love the contrast of the stone with the colors you used on the mantel, very pretty!

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  14. I just LOVE your fieldstone fireplace and flowers...sooooo PRETTY! You have a beautiful blog...and a new friend:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  15. hello.

    coming over from the "party"!!! i too, did plates for my mantel. i love your golden plates. they are gorgeous. and now, let's talk about that stone fireplace. beau-ti-ful! i would love a stone fireplace. it is picture perfect!

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  16. Gorgeous BARB! Love it and I am glad you didn't paint the fireplace. It is beautiful just like it is. I love old books too, just bought 4 yesterday at an estate sale. Enjoy your Friday my Friend! Hugs from Ganky:)

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  17. Oh, I LOVE old books too!.. Everything looks beautiful Barb! ~tina

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  18. Oh, so pretty Barb. I love the fieldstone and wouldn't change a thing. The pretty arrangement and the china just pop~ Cindy

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  19. I love your fieldstone fireplace Barb and the mantel is gorgeous. I love old books too. Thanks for sharing!

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  20. Morning Barb! Gorgeous gorgeous!!! I love stone anything-this is beautiful!!!! This arrangement is perfect! Not over done but done enough! I like old books in decor too (as long as they don't stink like an old basement that is!lol) I want to go and get rid of my marble surround and put stone from floor to ceiling now!!! Hope you are doing well and it's warmer there! Rainy, gloomy and a bit icey here! I'll be working on that craft room today!Yeah I know I said THAT before!lol Take care dear - Sincerely, Jeannette

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  21. Good morning Barb. Your mantel is lovely. I am now in the mood to do something special with my mantel. I love your stone fireplace. Just gorgeous with your warm and tasteful mantel decor.

    Hugs, Jeanne

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  22. Barb, it's beautiful! I hope you don't mind that I featured your mantel from last week in my post yesterday. Simply lovely once again.

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  23. Dear Barb, such a beautiful display. The stone work a lovely and tastefully done...good for you :o)

    Blessings, dear lady.

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  24. Simply lovely.

    One day, my Friend, I too will have time to make things beautiful...but I will never have your eye for this. You are so gifted.

    Becky K.

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  25. Gorgeous...simply gorgeous. I would so fancy cuddling up to a book by the fireplace there.

    Have a beautiful weekend.

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  26. Barb your mantel is beautifully decorated!
    The plates are so detailed and gorgeous. :)

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  27. Your mantel is so pretty. The stone really makes it special !

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  28. Your mantle looks beautiful. Love the plates and books and bouquet of beautiful flowers. I love the stone! Hope you have a wonderful weekend.♥

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  29. Hi Barb, your mantel decor is so pretty, love all the accessories and I just love your stone fireplace!..Christine

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  30. Hi Barb...

    Oooh...I seen your name over on Beth's mantel party list and could hardly wait to get over to your place to see what you've done! I'm certainly NOT disappointed!!! Hehe! What a gorgeous fireplace, Barb...I love the fieldstone...I'm so glad that you didn't paint it either!!! And...your mantel is gorgeous! I love that you used some pretty plates...making a note to self...for future reference! Love your old books too! Oh yes, I have a thing for old books! I pick them up whenever I see them! Of course, every good mantel decor includes a few old books...don't you think? Hehe! I also think your beautiful bouquet of flowers just brings that soft and romantic feel to that mantel...love that! Well, my friend...I do...soooo enjoy coming to your home! Thank you so much for sharing it with us!!!

    Warmest winter wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  31. My inlaws have a very similar fireplace in their living room!

    Enjoy your weekend, Barb!

    Hugs,
    Judy

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  32. I love that beautiful mirror and your lovely plates.

    Blessings, Grace

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  33. Beautiful photos. Love the dishes. You did a lovely mantel...

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  34. Very pretty, Barb! I like the plates and books you've added.

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  35. What a brilliant idea Mantel Friday is. Some people have such creative ideas. You have a gorgeous mantel. I love the plates and the little lamps you have on each side.
    Have a lovely weekend.
    Susie

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  36. ~Ah! Barb that is so sweet of you to think of me and tell your hubby as well. Aren't initial so much fun? They make you feel special. *Smiles*

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  37. Lovely mantel, I really love the texture of the stone. You did a great job decorating it!

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  38. Lovely! Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Hope to hear from you again soon. The stone on your fireplace is a great feature!

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  39. Hi Barb,

    I am a friend of Becky K. and a newcomer to the Mantle Friday Party! Your mantle is beautiful! I like the stone, and the way the items on your shelf soften it!

    Thank you for your kind visit to my blog today "Creekside Cottage."

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  40. Hi Barb,
    Your mantle is so lovely! Thank you for stopping by my blog today, and leaving a sweet comment.

    I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

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  41. Thank you so much for stopping by The Frat House and for your kind comments.

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  42. Gorgeous mantel, Barb! I always look forward to your pics! Happy Blogiversary, toO!

    Happy PS!

    Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  43. What a gorgeous mantel! So elegant and classy!!!

    xx
    Becky

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  44. I just signed up for your blog . . . and this is the best giveaway I've ever seen! Woo-hoo! (And when I get your giveaway posted on my blog, I'll come back and tell you!)

    Grins!
    Pamm

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  45. Yummy rooster!!! I collect them so I am hoping that I win... Love your blog and your home looks lovely. I'll be back to visit. Hugs, Linda

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Barb ♥

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