Love is in the air… or at least on the mantle…
I have created a wee ode to Grand Paris for Valentines Day on my mantle with some fun vintage globes, French words and paper Eiffel towers. What I love about this is a) It feels very whimsical and airy – a good antidote to “winter grey” and b) it is not too terribly Valentines specific and therefore can stay up for a while before and after V-day without looking odd or out of place.
I was motivated to get this done because I needed an appropriate mantle back drop for my Valentine Banners which are now up at the Storia HOME .
Also it looked so lonesome and bare without Christmas spread out all over it that I needed to do something to cheer me and it up! After all, my mantle is my playground – it is where I try new things and ideas out and is constantly being rearranged, so I didn’t have a “set arrangement” to put back after Christmas.
To accomplish my Parisian ode, I made some glittery Eiffeltowers to line up all in a row. I am still working on my technique for these and want to even add a few embellishments to them… Maybe they will make into next years V-Day Collection…
vie chaotique says
you are just too cute with your romantic parisian mantle…in Arkansas. Oo la la – a girl can dream!
The Rose Room says
Love the mantle and your V Day banners are wonderful:)
Jen@The Cottage Nest says
I adore your mantle. I think it is the perfect backdrop for your wonderful banner.
lulusparkles says
I was going to ask you about the eiffel towers- I LOVE them! you should sell them in your shop! they are super fun!
Sarah and Jack says
Love it! I was putting together the cabinet last night for Valentines Day, and man is it hard to come up with anything.
Scrappy Jessi says
so adorable!!!>i love it all. to cute.>jessi
Shani Thomas says
Oh, now you just know I’ll comment on this one! Qu’est-ce que c’est mignon ça! (Isn’t it so cute!!!) J’adore! Love it!> >Shani
holly says
Perfect colors to segue the seasons since it’s after Christmas but not springtime yet ~ light and beautiful!
Rosemary says
Very French!!>Love it all! I have a sparkly Eiffel too. Great candles!>Have a lovely weekend!>Rosemary
Bristol says
Jerusalem – You get my creative juices flowing. I was tired from work, but now am inspired to get up and do something. I love everything in your pictures, everything looks wonderful~~>Bristol
cathymac says
I love your Eiffel Towers! I would love to have some of those! I have a French country kitchen and a French country master suite…and I’m in Arkansas, too! We have a little culture even in the state of Arkansas!! >>You’ve inspired me to make some banners… but they are no where near as pretty as yours. However, I do like my little pretties!!
J4 says
Quel hommage merveilleux à la ville des lumières, ma fille! Vraiment Paris est un endroit magique tellement aux beaucoup de romantics autour du monde. Et vous avez trouvé une manière d’apporter un peu de Paris au wjerever que vous êtes. La magie de mai, et romans, et aiment toujours de phase à votre coeur!>>Affectueusement,>Papa
sadieolive says
I love that map! 🙂 Your set up is just lovely.
Missy Sue Hanson says
I can always expect beautiful pics when I visit! As for the CafePress….I tend to use all of my original designs (I have a degree in digital design) and I use my silly phrases that i highly doubt anyone would have, lol. But, if it’s something i think I might have a problem with, I do a search in the copyright and trademark registry first.
catherine says
You are SO good!> I am inspired! thanks for being so creative!>xoxo>catherine
restyled home says
I love your nod to Paris! Your home looks so lovely, I’m off to scour your archives to see of if I can find more pictures…!
Joy says
The candlesticks are so cute!!!
Sarah B. B. says
Gorgeous! My mantel is my playground as well, so I know exactly what you mean about experimenting with it! 🙂
Amy-Razz Pizazz Boutique says
Oh MY, if you sold the glittered eiffel towers, I would be your biggest customer!!! I could think of several spots around my home 🙂 >I am adding you to my list of favorites on my blog!>hugs,>Amy
berit says
i love paris in springtime- or valentines! you are just the best at making purty things!
Oliver Rain says
I love those sparkling Eiffel Towers. Are you planning on making any to sell? If not, could you advise on how to make them? I need some of those for my house!