February Mantel

Happy February.

It is mantel time.

I look forward to changing it up every month.

My mantel was especially fun this year.

I was so ready for the reds and the pinks.

It's been a wee bit gloomy here 

in the Pacific Northwest, 

so any color is welcome.

  

Here we go-

Left side;

The large glittered hearts hanging above,

were from the dollar store.

The package came with 4 different sizes.

It was a great deal.

My newly thrifted Owl.

Isn't she adorable, and lovable?

She fits right in with the valentines fun.

I put some yarn pom-poms in my dessert stand.

for texture and whimsy.

I used my some of my 60's sugar dishes and 

mini books for some height. 

Notice my Vintage Valentines Stitchery?

Here is a close-up.

Check out this post if you want to stitch one

up of your own.

For the right side;

I kept my large white owl up.

He goes with any season.

I added a few more books and some

tea items; 60's creamer and 70's red

floral tea pot. I think they look great.

 Below are a few close ups.

This was a thrifted metal candelabra,

I spray painted in Krylon Black gloss.

I just sat the little red dollar store votives

on top, instead of using huge pillar candles.

I love it.  The red and pink striped plate

tucked behind the candelabra was

from Target. They have some Val themed

plastic dishware that is really cute.

This gal is a little 50's plastic figurine, I thrifted.

She always makes her way out in Feb.

She is sending her love.

For the mantel "garland", I went with granny chic;

doilies, and vintage pot-holder.

The large glittered hearts 

are from the dollar store.

(try to ignore my arm in this pic, it is hard

to photograph my mantel, because of the mirror).

Here are a few close-ups

You can find

the pattern here for the red doilie.

I whipped her up in just a few minutes.

I used regular red, sport weight yarn.

This is a yarn flower brooch I made

on my vintage flower loom.

I love tucking them into different spots.

Well that is my Feb Mantel.

Hope you gleaned some ideas for

your own decor.

Happy February,

it's only a few days away...

Tootles.

ps. go here and here to see what Feb 

decor I put up last year.