Mantel Change-up


First - Happy Birthday to my husband Paul!!  I've highlighted him plenty on the blog - so no special post for him today -  I'm sure he is grateful.  One way I did make his birthday better was....saving money! 

I get bored with our decor pretty quickly, so one way to combat spending a whole lot on updates is to just add some new colors in the mix and rearrange what I already have. Some popular ways to update a room are to paint (in the plans), rearrange furniture (tried that) and rearrange accessories (my fav). as you've seen here.

I have yet to give in to the urge of installing the TV above the fireplace.  It makes sense, it balances out the room, but I just can't give up one of my favorite spaces to decorate.  

{mini white pumpkins from Trader Joe's - my favorite season is officially here!}


{personalized touches}


{this convex mirror was originally pewter, I painted it gold with my most fav thing..gilding wax! seen here}

{I'm a little late to join the eagle mirror band-wagon - but I happily jumped on}