Not Your Typical Spring Mantel

I wanted the mantel to feel fresh for spring but still coordinate well with the rest of the room.  This can be kind of tricky when your wall color is red.  I love my red walls in the family room.  It’s a bold color statement that makes me happy!  It’s not for everyone I know, but everyone doesn’t live here 🙂   Anywho, I gave the mantel a fresh springtime look without using any of spring’s signature colors (except of course for the green).  The best part is this look should translate well into the summer with a few minor tweeks!

Sorry for the wacky photo.  Apparently I’m incapable of holding the camera straight!

I purchased the urns years ago at ZGallerie.  They tie in the wall color, and I just added some willow branches from Michaels to give them a spring look.

I mentioned before that I’ve been adding pops of blue in this room, so when I found this platter on clearance at Target a few weeks ago it was at must, especially at $4.80!  The old books and lotus flower candle holder (Arhaus) I already had.

I used stemless wine glasses to add some height to my drake firefly lanterns (Willow House).  I added a little bit of moss for some added color and texture.

I also wrapped the glass candle holders with a little grosgrain ribbon and brought in some fresh greenery.  Is there anything preppier than grosgrain ribbon?  For some reason I think preppy equals spring.  Am I the only one who thinks this way?

My favorite part of the mantel is White Beauty.  This is her permanent home, and I dressed her up for Spring.  The hubs walked in and said, “Oh, it looks like White Beauty is ready for the Derby.”  🙂  Yes, she is!

I’ll be back to give you a little “how-to” on the easy grosgrain ribbon wreath.  Oh and for those that are new here, check out this post here to find out how I whitewashed our old brown brick fireplace.

So, now we’re officially ready for Spring, even though I don’t have any of your typical pastel colors going on here.  What about you?  How do you like to decorate your mantel for Spring?