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Our Mantel Styled Two Ways

March 12, 2014

After my post last week on different approaches to decorating a mantel, I decided to play around with accessorizing ours. I needed a little change as I (impatiently) wait for Spring to get here. In both scenarios, I used most of the same accessories. For my first attempt, I went for a little more layering and color:

spring mantel

spring-flowers

mantel decorating

spring decorating

For the second look, I went more neutral, using my favorite combo of texture, glass and a little green:

simple mantel styling

I picked up the snake plant earlier this week. The tag said it was almost impossible to kill (well, not in those exact words).

brass planter

decorating the mantel

I’m leaning toward the cleaner, simpler look for now. What do you think?

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Filed Under: accessories, living room, our home Tagged With: accessorizing, living room, mantel

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  1. Kristin @ bliss-athome.com says

    March 12, 2014 at 10:08 am

    I like a cleaner look too on mantels right now. It’s so fun to play around with :) xo Kristin

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  2. [email protected] says

    March 12, 2014 at 10:28 am

    So pretty!

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  3. [email protected] says

    March 12, 2014 at 10:46 am

    I like the second look as well. I always love the layered look in other people’s home, but then I tend to keep it simple in my own! Love that plant, too. I may have to get one if it is that hard to kill (challenge accepted)!

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  4. cassie says

    March 12, 2014 at 11:07 am

    they are both so fun, pretty, and eclectic! i love the second with just the hint of nature!

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  5. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    March 12, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    The second is my favorite. Love your snake plant, I’ve been wanting one of those too!

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  6. Traci Morgan says

    March 12, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    I just bought a snake plant last week, too. I didn’t even know it was called that. I’ve noticed that when I have one busy wall, I need the decor on my next wall in view to be more monotone and symmetrical, otherwise it’s too busy for my eyes

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  7. andrea says

    March 12, 2014 at 1:59 pm

    I like the cleaner look! So pretty! I also love the antelope? that I see reflected in your mirror! May I ask where you found that gem?

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    • Emily Clark says

      March 12, 2014 at 2:21 pm

      Clearance aisle at HomeGoods right before Christmas!

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  8. Alison R says

    March 12, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    love the 2nd mantle! where did u get that black and white stripe throw over the chair?? love it!

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    • Emily Clark says

      March 12, 2014 at 2:21 pm

      It’s the infamous $20 throw from IKEA. I love it.

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  9. [email protected] says

    March 12, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    Love the simpler look. Perfect for spring.

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  10. Lori H says

    March 12, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    I love the mantel! I can vouch for the hardiness of the snake plant – I am a serial plant killer and my snake plant is thriving!

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  11. Patty Day says

    March 12, 2014 at 2:46 pm

    #2 FOR SURE!!!

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  12. Clever Girl Reviews says

    March 12, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    I like the second set up better!

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  13. SoCalLynn says

    March 12, 2014 at 7:42 pm

    I love your style. I don’t have a mantle, but I prefer simpler, too. The snake plant, also known as mother-in-law tongue (!) is very hard to kill. My mom inherited my grandmother’s plant. It’s 60+ years old.

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  14. Tracy says

    March 12, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    The second mantle. I love the elegant simplicity of it!

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  15. Sarah says

    March 12, 2014 at 9:19 pm

    They are both beautiful! I am definitely in a “cleaner is more” mindset right now.

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  16. Donna says

    March 12, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    Definitely # @. Love your blog – a must visit daily for me.

    Reply
  17. carissa fox says

    March 12, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    i say win win! :)

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  18. Wendy says

    March 12, 2014 at 11:30 pm

    Much prefer the second one!

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  19. Natalie says

    March 13, 2014 at 6:48 am

    The plainer one I prefer. If it is too cluttered I panic that something will fall or get knocked off and break.

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  20. Tiffany says

    March 13, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    You picked a good planter for the snack plant, I want one for my mantle. Oh, #2.

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  21. Tiffany says

    March 13, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    ^^Snake plant^^ grrrr.

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    • Emily Clark says

      March 13, 2014 at 1:01 pm

      Glad you clarified. I was about to eat it :)

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  22. Jan says

    March 13, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    Love the new look as well. Where oh where did you find that fabulous radial wood mirror?? Just throw about a quarter cup of water on the soil of the sansiveria once in a while & it will live practically forever! I heard they can even do well inside a closet!!

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    • Emily Clark says

      March 13, 2014 at 4:12 pm

      Thanks for the tip. The mirror is from Ballard Designs.

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  23. Madi says

    March 13, 2014 at 7:10 pm

    I love the less is more look, too. Especially in my small home…we don’t have the space for a playroom, so the toys and…junk…make their home in our living room. But as my husband kindly (always) reminds me, “It’s the girls’ house, too.” Also, on a side note, I literally LOLed when I saw your daughters unibrow photo & the caption. As a PreK teacher myself, I would have given her a gold star!

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  24. Leanne says

    March 13, 2014 at 10:17 pm

    I like the second one better. So clean.

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  25. Gwen, The Makerista says

    March 14, 2014 at 9:48 am

    I love both, but am drawn to the clean look. And yes, snake plants are almost impossible to kill. I always tell people, “they’re the plants you see in the dark elevator entry at the hospital or mall, if they can live there, they can live anywhere!”

    Reply

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