Valentine Mantel 2012

Occasionally, I like to move away from the "dining" aspect of "Dining Delight" and show you some other areas of my home that I have decorated. In this post, I'm showing you my Valentine Mantel-scape. While this is not a tablescape, you may be able to draw inspiration from these decorations to use in other ways.

Here is the full view but let me take you through the details...

Two white pillar candles are aglow on top of glass candleholders. 

(Tip: use different sized pillar candles to fool the eye into thinking the holders vary in height)

 

White mini-lights are hidden behind a red feather boa and a LOVE sign is placed in front.

I "stuffed" white mini-lights into two of these red heart shaped vases (bought at an antique store) and topped them with a faux gold-trimmed rose and white ribbon.

(The cord for the lights comes out the back and connects to other lights on mantel)

A black vase is filled with faux gold leaves which coordinate with the ones over the mirror.

I got this great "feather coated" heart at a local florist/gift shop and hung it on the mirror.

Put them altogether and this is what you get!

 

 Have you started decorating for Valentine's Day yet? In my next post, I'll show you some other V's day decor around my home. In the meantime, be sure to check out these other wonderful blogs for more inspiration.

Tabletop Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life 
Wow Us Wednesday at Savy Southern Style
Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch.  
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home  
Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper