Valentine's Day Mantel in Red, White, Rhinestones & Gold

The most romantic time of year for decorating is here and time for me to share the changes I made to our mantel for the very special occasion.
Here is the mantel candlescape with hearts and a theme of red, white, rhinestones and gold.

 A few of the things that were part of the Christmas look managed to stay around for the new Valentine's day do.
You can see the centerpiece tray, if you missed it here.

A fabric heart, that I made last year, is centered in a vintage gold frame as the feature of the mantel decor.

Two brass hearts and one treasured gold locket complete the arrangement with my handmade pillow inside.

 Pearl head pins suspend the hearts leaving only the tiniest holes behind.

Prettier than a plain old picture in red, white and gold.

A few scattered petals make any romantic creation complete.

Vintage bottles always look prettier with some rhinestone glam.

I moved the gold glass heart from the tray on the suitcase where it was for Christmas and placed it on the Venetian tray here.

A simplified vignette with a pop of red is featured to the right of the hearth to keep with the color scheme.

And then I made one last li'l change..I think I like it better!

This was how it looked for the Holiday.

 cardinal-mania-with-gold-glam

Now, I'll leave you with a simple edit in black and white.

I've got one last post to do...a tablescape for the day of  LOVE that is right around the corner.

Love, Hugs and Kisses,
JP

and Gucci, too!

  

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Another Glamorous Holiday Display Frame

I'm just mad about frames....especially old, gold beauties and

I just love the vast amount of selections and the endless ways to use them!

This was my creation from last year....it's my cranberry adorned version.


 This is my Holiday creation for this year, that can so be used year 'round. Can you see it in your bedroom holding a collection of cherished belongings?

Glass pearl necklaces create the strands for displays.

A few of my special Holiday collections.

The holly embossed detail makes it even more perfect as a Holiday frame.

A close-up of the washstand vignette. I'm really loving brass and gold, especially when they are tarnished and old.

and "grandma's" kitty!

She's crazed and chippy and 19th century old and she's got some green eyes, doesn't she?

 Hopefully, will make someone very happy....it's going into my shop space tomorrow!

Gosh, I hate parting with my creations, don't you?

Now, I'm off to Hobby Lobby to get some supplies to complete my new "Olde World Santa's"....I'll be sharing them with you real soon!

 Love, Hugs and Kisses,
JP

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