Happy Friday, everyone!
I have a special treat for you today!
You get to see my parents’ newly made-over fireplace and mantel!
This fireplace is in my parents’ basement, and until recently its look was dated.
My dad painted over the old bricks with fresh white paint.
He also built a new mantel right over the old one.
We decided to paint the mantel in the same white as the fireplace, and then bring in black accessories to add some contrast.
Mom and I decorated the new mantel last Sunday, and I love how it came together!
We found the blue and green sea-glass vases at Marshall’s.
The birds are from Hobby Lobby.
Mom had these votives, that we both love, from Ballard Designs.
We decided to stuff them with fake succulents from Michael’s.
{To see how I make fake succulent planters, click here.}
We wanted to add some detail to the sea glass vases, so we wrapped twine around the top of each one!
We also used old books with their covers ripped off to add detail and height!
{To see how to do this, click here.}
We’re still on the hunt for just the right accessories to add to the stoop of the fireplace…I’ll keep you updated! 🙂
Have a great weekend and a happy Mother’s Day!
It turned out great. I love the accessories you chose for the mantel, bringing in vases are always a win. I struggle with how to decorate a large fireplace and mantel. It is hard to stay on the right side of the line of it looking “finished” or too busy. You did a wonderful job!
Thanks, Emily! I agree that it’s hard to find the balance…we’re still working on it! 🙂
So, so beautiful April! I absolutely love the glass colour:) We had almost that identical fireplace in our previous house and white paint was also all it needed for a refreshing transformation – it looks amazing!
Crazy how much difference a little bit of paint can make! 🙂
You are SO good at decorating, April! The spaces you create are always beautiful and inspiring <3 And I’m having a major case of mantel envy right now. Wish I had one!