I haven’t posted much in the house-lover category lately. In a way I feel like there isn’t an inch of this house you haven’t already seen. Still, when I heard my sister was doing a mantel linky at her place today, it felt like a great springy thing to do. So even though most of you have seen this mantel countless times, here it is again.
For more mantel inspiration, visit my sister at Nesting Place.
LOVE the new look…actually seems more user friendly…LOVE it!
love your mantel…heading over to your sister’s place.
My mantle is, like, a quarter of the size of your’s. And I can’t get it to *ever* hardly look right. Your’s looks perfect!
Question: Do y’all ever burn real fires in there? I have a gas fireplace, but I don’t like the way it looks and we never use it…I have considered removing the box….and having a professional, of course, take care of any “gas” parts…..and doing the candle thing like you’ve done. Just curious if you ever use it for fires or if you do candles all the time, year round.
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We absolutely use that fireplace for real fires! But in the spring, I usually stick candles in there. I’ve been meaning to re-paint the back of the fireplace where it got all black and smokey for the spring, too…just to brighten it up. But that task sits at the way bottom of the to-do list these days.
I’m loving that little clock on your mantel. I don’t remember that. Must be fun to have that much mantel to play around with–and a challenge to get it looking right. Also like your shelves on either side and the candles in your fireplace. Makes the room look so cozy!
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Beautiful! But I gotta say I love the “coffee table” too! Great ideas!
Hi Emily!
Okay, I must be new, as I had no idea that The Nester was your sister. Actually I read her blog from time to time when I am looking for decorating ideas… but I found your blog and put it in my google reader. I had no idea of the correlation. I just love your refreshing posts.
Just had to share that, today….
Love the mantel and the photos on your wall!
Emily, I’ve noticed before, but thought I would comment to say how much I love the little children’s chairs tucked up under your coffee table. It’s precious!
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Very, very pretty! Such a soothing looking room. I also love the table and chairs/coffee table. I sooo need something like that!
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Love you mantel and your new blog design, but my favorite is the table and chairs in the middle of the room, I love the sweetness it adds to an otherwise adult space. I miss my girls being small enough to sit around those little tables, thanks for the memory this morning.
Cha Cha
Beautiful! LOVE the clock!!!
So pretty! I LOVE your wall color. Thanks for sharing!
I just love the hurricane. What is in it? I am always on the lookout for “filler” for my jars. The candles in the fireplace look amazing as well.
This room is such a wonderful space. I’d never tire of looking at it. In fact, I love it when you share your house-lover photos with us. Because it’s YOUR house. It gives us another glimpse of your sweet spirit. Can’t get too much of that!
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What a BEAUTIFUL mantel. I love the long, clean lines. Your decor is perfect for it and you’ve done such a great job setting it up. I also enjoy your blog very much. Blessings.
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Beautiful ! I love the scale of the mantel across the wall. I love the room. Great job!
Emily — I have that same blue clock tower. I love it! :]
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Okay so your house is simply wonderful. I love it and the simplicity of it. I totally lack the simplicity. I would thank you for the inspiration, but I am afraid you have contributed to my need to redo things that I just did 5 months ago!
Beautiful, as usual. Love the candles IN the fireplace. Think I may try that this season. My FP is 2-sided and that just means a big old gaping hole all summer if I don’t put something in there.
Emily,
Since I discovered your blog, after lurking in your sister’s blog, I’ve loved your mantel. I occasionally come back and look for the mantel pictures, esp the holiday ones and study them. Everything just fits together. I love your home, it is soothing, comfortable looking yet stylish.
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beautiful! love clock and your little childrens table in the center of the room is wonderful
Your mantel is welcoming and gorgeous! I have never seen it before. *Smiles*
Have a blessed day. ~Melissa
Your mantel is gorgeous! My family’s mantel is looking a bit sad right now… I think I need some sort of really big picture on gallery wrapped canvas to put above it. Hmmm. Thanks for the inspiration!
I, for one, never get tired of seeing people’s pretty rooms. I love this room of yours. It make me want to plop down on your sofa and have coffee.
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You need to post a picture of the other side since you knocked the wall down! I’ve been waiting to see how it turned out since we’re discussing a very similar idea at our place. So, get to postin’! : )
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you have such a great home….i could never see too many photos
seriously
& i really want to do the same thingy as you with the black framed photos!
so classic
Oh, we don’t mind. We like your house. We’d live there if we could.
Thanks for sharing it with us!
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I like how long your mantel is! Mine is only a little longer than three feet, so it barely fits our Christmas stockings much less all that cool stuff!
I spent some time poking around here today and have to say “Wow!” – the reno turned out totally fabulous!
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Would you mind sharing the paint name of your livingroom. It’s exactly what I have been looking for. Thanks!!
Hi Lisa – It’s Tobacco Road from Duron, the old color wheel.
Seriously? Who used Tobacco Road first, you or the Nester? Ha. Looks nice. Of course, you have a whole lotta mantel to dust but it is so charming, thanks for sharing.
.-= Jess @ Just a Blink´s last blog ..Mantel Party =-.
This looks lovely!
Thanks!
Wow! Emily…your mantels and your rooms are so beautiful. They just emote peace. How wonderful! You can see all of the love that you put into designing and decorating your home. Thank you so much for sharing them with us.
Mary Joy
.-= Mary Joy@ Life Moments´s last blog ..A break to get married and move! =-.
Your mantel is delightful. The length is just amazing. I’ve never seen it before. I’m new here. All the way around…to blogging and navigating and such!
I linked up too. ‘Cept I don’t have a mantel yet. Just a ledge. But I figured if I linked that might move me to get a mantel. The other gals have gorgeous ones too!!!
Can’t wait to read more of your blog! Have a lovely night!
~Kolein
Your house always looks so warm and inviting. You do a really nice job in your decorating.
I love the little chairs pulled up to the coffee table.. Sweet! Ok, I know that has nothing to do with your mantel but I love it! Plus, I live in Florida and well, mantels are not a big deal here!
Have a great weekend,
Stacey
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I can’t possibly see your house enough. It looks like the most welcoming place. If I wasn’t holding a wiggly baby in my lap I would totally go on about it! You’ve inspired me to get some projects done around our house this weekend.
I have a severe case of mantel envy. Our new house doesn’t have a fireplace, and I’m sad.
I’m kinda thinking your house is a place for the soul to breathe. Like I could sit on your couch and drink coffee and… just rest.
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