Hey friends! Today I’m joining 24 talented blogger buddies to bring you the Spring Festival Blog Hop hosted by Kendra at Joy In Our Home! There is a new theme each day so be sure to check them all out through the links at the end of this post!
Today’s theme is spring fireplace mantels and I’m sharing my mantel in our master bedroom.
As you can see, I went a bit plant crazy! I am so happy to see live plants coming back in farmhouse decor, but I regret not using them even when they weren’t “in.” Not that there is anything wrong with using faux plants, but I’ve always had a green thumb (don’t hate me!) and I believe live greenery brings good energy into a home. It taught me that if there are things that I love in my decor, I should use them whether they are in style or not.
Whenever I’m doing a shoot for a blog post, it always attracts at least a couple of our 9 cats. I used to shoo them out of the shot, but now I let them stay – they are part of our home and like children to us, so why shouldn’t I let them get into the mix? The one on the left is Baby Girl and the one on the right is her younger half-brother, Taz. They are both from a stray mama kitty (who is aptly named Mama Kitty) who made her home in my mom’s side yard and had three litters of kittens before we could catch her to get spayed! We kept these two and Taz’s full brother Darkest (guess what color he is?) and my mom kept Momma Kitty and two of her kittens. The rest of the kittens were spayed and neutered and given to good homes.
I made a purposely messy wreath with prunings off of our ivy plants and bay leaf tree.
The bay leaf tree was blooming so I got the extra bonus of some pretty blooms! The blooms are surprisingly fragrant and it makes our master bedroom smell like spring!
One of my favorite flowers are Violas. They grow well in our area in spring and fall and can even survive the winter season here if it’s a mild one. I love seeing them in the nurseries when spring arrives! The only thing is they do not do well at all in our summer heat. I am going to try keeping some indoors this summer and see how they do.
Thanks so much for stopping by to check out my farmhouse spring mantel in the master bedroom! Be sure to check out the rest of the awesome DIYs, decor and recipes from the other bloggers by visiting their blogs through the links below!
DIY’s on Monday
Joy In Our Home | Timeless Creations |The Tattered Pew | CityGirlmeetsFarmboy | Life On Kaydeross Creek
Vignettes on Tuesday
anderson + grant | Follow The Yellow Brick Home | White Arrows Home | Worthing Court | Camelot Art Creations
Front Porches on Wednesday
County Road 407 | Elizabeth Joan Designs |The Crowned Goat | 2 Bees In A Pod | Sanctuary Home Decor
Mantels on Thursday
DIY Beautify | The Painted Hinge | Making It In the Mountains Grey Birch Designs | The Homemaking Momma
Recipes on Friday
Love In My Oven | Noting Grace | Beyond the Butter Confessions of a Baking Queen | The Sugar Coated Cottage
Happy spring hopping!
CoCo says
March 28, 2019 at 2:26 amI can’t believe you get to have this in your bedroom, Michelle, that is so cool! I love all the plants and flowers you have and don’t even get me started on your rustic pots and galvanized containers – they are divine! Hugs, CoCo
Michelle says
March 31, 2019 at 7:58 pmThanks so much CoCo! It is nice on cold winter mornings, that’s for sure!
cindy@countyroad407 says
March 28, 2019 at 8:34 amWow! Not many get to say “mantel in the Master Bedroom”! It’s springy, happy and so full of life. Love those pots on top of the candlesticks too. I’ve been wanting to do that but have been to lazy to get smaller pots. Plus there’s the whole brown thumb thing.
Is that a new photo of you I see in the sidebar – It’s beautiful! Happy Spring!
Michelle says
March 31, 2019 at 8:00 pmThanks so much Cindy! And yes, that’s a new photo of me – I hate photos of myself, but my old photo was a few years old so it was overdue for an update.
Cindy says
March 28, 2019 at 11:47 amMichele, I love that you have a mantle in your Master bedroom! I love all the fresh Spring touches!
Michelle says
March 31, 2019 at 8:01 pmThanks so much Cindy!
Amber Ferguson says
March 28, 2019 at 7:17 pmThat wreath is aboslutely stunning. I love how you often use fresh and free plants and clippings in your decor. The whole space looks absolutely beautiful. I simply must buy some pansies this week!
Little kitties look like they are interested in all the new changes! I am sure they keep life from being dull!
So happy to join you this week for the hop. Happy spring!
Michelle says
March 31, 2019 at 8:02 pmThanks so much Amber! And yes, with 9 cats there’s never a dull moment around here!
Tiffany says
March 28, 2019 at 11:29 pmHi Michelle,
What a beautiful room! I love your style! Your creativity always amazes me! Thank you for another lovely display!
Hugs,
Tiffany @ teediddlydee.com
Michelle says
March 31, 2019 at 8:08 pmThank you so much Tiffany! Your creativity always inspires me too!
Paula A Skulina says
March 29, 2019 at 3:08 amBeautiful, Michelle! I love everything about this.
Michelle says
March 31, 2019 at 8:08 pmThanks so much Paula!
Lora Bloomquist says
March 29, 2019 at 8:38 amI don’t think I knew you had a fireplace in your bedroom, Michelle! What a fun spot to decorate! I absolutely love this whole vignette! So fresh!
Michelle says
March 31, 2019 at 8:09 pmThanks so much Lora!
Kristin says
March 29, 2019 at 10:08 amThis is so pretty!!! I love the wreath and the pansies! The plants on the candleholders is so pretty!
Michelle says
March 31, 2019 at 8:09 pmThanks so much Kristin!
Colleen Pausley says
March 30, 2019 at 1:44 pmYou fireplace is beautiful! I love the pops of green against the white! So happy to be hopping with you this week!
Michelle says
March 31, 2019 at 8:10 pmThanks so much Colleen!
Cynthia says
March 30, 2019 at 8:23 pmLOVE ! lOVE ! REALLY CUTE !GREAT JOB !
Michelle says
March 31, 2019 at 8:10 pmThanks so much Cynthia!
Jen @ Noting Grace says
March 31, 2019 at 2:58 pmI love this spring mantel! It’s a perfect way to add touches of spring to your home! It’s been fun visiting all the blogs this week – have a blessed weekend!
Michelle says
March 31, 2019 at 8:11 pmThanks so much Jen!
Desiree says
April 1, 2019 at 11:40 amLove all the beautiful living plants you have indoors! The candle sticks with the pots are so cute! Happy hoping with you, Michelle!
kelly ballard says
April 2, 2019 at 9:03 amHow I love learning from you! Thank you for sharing all your creative juices with us – you are amazing!
Kristen says
April 3, 2019 at 5:34 amOh I love this so much! You have a beautiful mantle in your bedroom- wow!
Karen says
April 3, 2019 at 8:28 amThis is just gorgeous, Michelle! Love your style and so happy to be hopping with you!
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says
April 3, 2019 at 1:25 pmThat wreath is beautiful! Perfect for springtime!