Vignettes

...that's what I've been making lately. On the mantel. On the dining room table. On the coffee table. On anything that will stand still. Here are a few from around the house.

First, I made over my dining room table using an old lace tablecloth and lace remnant. Then I starting layering on the "goodies." This is the only room that looks out to the backyard, so I wanted something nature-inspired. I pulled together old books, stands, a cloche, seed pods, a bird nest, and even a dried out honeycomb.

I added a few sparkling candleholders here and there.

I borrowed ideas from blogs and magazines I read and used what was on hand.

Next is a little "summer vacation" vignette on my coffee table. The mirrored tray and silver cups and vases are usually here, but I added the silver box and coral for summer. Then I tucked in vintage vacation photos.

Next up is the mantel. I tucked little vignettes among my everyday things, for an overall look that is much more my style than the mantel full of crystal that I had before. Now I have just a few special pieces that bring a little sparkle to the assemblages.

Here's a little one I made with an old flower frog and ephemera.

I made this Welcome sign using an old store display stand a while back. Now she has a place of pride on the mantel. I added an old candy box, vintage tiara, and shoe forms.

I made another vignette on the other side with an old cigar box (full of old spools), altered wood block, old millinery trim, and some rusty pieces.

Then I created a swag across the large mirror. I took a doubled length of creamy seam binding and hung it on the wall with upholstery tacks.

I used tiny clothes pins to add old photos, ephemera, lace bits, flowers, and anything else that I had laying around. I added a long vintage necklace for more sparkle.

Here's a wide look at the mantel and swag:



Now it seems like my black clock is out of place. Need to start looking for a replacement...