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:
For the second look, I went more neutral, using my favorite combo of texture, glass and a little green:
I picked up the snake plant earlier this week. The tag said it was almost impossible to kill (well, not in those exact words).
I’m leaning toward the cleaner, simpler look for now. What do you think?
Kristin @ bliss-athome.com says
March 12, 2014 at 10:08 amI like a cleaner look too on mantels right now. It’s so fun to play around with :) xo Kristin
[email protected] says
March 12, 2014 at 10:28 amSo pretty!
[email protected] says
March 12, 2014 at 10:46 amI 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)!
cassie says
March 12, 2014 at 11:07 amthey are both so fun, pretty, and eclectic! i love the second with just the hint of nature!
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says
March 12, 2014 at 12:42 pmThe second is my favorite. Love your snake plant, I’ve been wanting one of those too!
Traci Morgan says
March 12, 2014 at 1:31 pmI 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
andrea says
March 12, 2014 at 1:59 pmI 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?
Emily Clark says
March 12, 2014 at 2:21 pmClearance aisle at HomeGoods right before Christmas!
Alison R says
March 12, 2014 at 2:14 pmlove the 2nd mantle! where did u get that black and white stripe throw over the chair?? love it!
Emily Clark says
March 12, 2014 at 2:21 pmIt’s the infamous $20 throw from IKEA. I love it.
[email protected] says
March 12, 2014 at 2:22 pmLove the simpler look. Perfect for spring.
Lori H says
March 12, 2014 at 2:40 pmI 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!
Patty Day says
March 12, 2014 at 2:46 pm#2 FOR SURE!!!
Clever Girl Reviews says
March 12, 2014 at 3:38 pmI like the second set up better!
SoCalLynn says
March 12, 2014 at 7:42 pmI 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.
Tracy says
March 12, 2014 at 8:20 pmThe second mantle. I love the elegant simplicity of it!
Sarah says
March 12, 2014 at 9:19 pmThey are both beautiful! I am definitely in a “cleaner is more” mindset right now.
Donna says
March 12, 2014 at 9:21 pmDefinitely # @. Love your blog – a must visit daily for me.
carissa fox says
March 12, 2014 at 9:40 pmi say win win! :)
Wendy says
March 12, 2014 at 11:30 pmMuch prefer the second one!
Natalie says
March 13, 2014 at 6:48 amThe plainer one I prefer. If it is too cluttered I panic that something will fall or get knocked off and break.
Tiffany says
March 13, 2014 at 1:00 pmYou picked a good planter for the snack plant, I want one for my mantle. Oh, #2.
Tiffany says
March 13, 2014 at 1:00 pm^^Snake plant^^ grrrr.
Emily Clark says
March 13, 2014 at 1:01 pmGlad you clarified. I was about to eat it :)
Jan says
March 13, 2014 at 3:28 pmLove 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!!
Emily Clark says
March 13, 2014 at 4:12 pmThanks for the tip. The mirror is from Ballard Designs.
Madi says
March 13, 2014 at 7:10 pmI 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!
Leanne says
March 13, 2014 at 10:17 pmI like the second one better. So clean.
Gwen, The Makerista says
March 14, 2014 at 9:48 amI 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!”