Monday, April 7, 2014

~ The Decorated House - Easter Mantel 2014

The Decorated House Easter Mantel 2014

There was a time when there were a lot of bunnies around here. None of them were real rabbits; those do not come to play in my garden. Which is probably a good thing since I've heard they like to eat a lot of plants and flowers that you did not intend growing for them.
But when Easter and Spring come along each year, it seems that the my bunnies have multiplied even though  I haven't bought one in years. And I swear I gave a bunch away. None the less, this time of year, I'm usually surprised and delighted to see them and quite happy some have stayed around.

The Decorated House Easter Mantel 2014

The mantel is dressed this year with an Art Print from my Shop, The Bunny Chandelier. Printed in gray, it looks really wonderful in that old gray painted frame that I used the chalk paint on. The altered - decorated peat pots and the paper and fabric covered eggs with the leaping bunnies are also being used again this year. Along with the vintage style bunnies, I've added a couple of hand made clay mushroom houses that I  have had for 30 years. They stay in a cupboard with glass doors so dust doesn't settle on all that intricately made elements.
You can click on the picture link below for last Easter's decorations and
some directions on how to make you own pretty peat pots.
The Decorated House. Easter. Decorated Peat Pots

The Decorated House. Vintage style Bunny for Easter Mantel 2014

This little Easter bunny is my favorite. The plastic gray egg next to him is painted with Paris gray ASCP. From the closeup of the mushroom house you can see how fantastic details the artist gave to each of her magical creations. Perfect for welcoming the magic of Spring!

See Y'All Soon~


10 comments:

  1. Love your mantel, Donna! That graphic in the frame is great. It has my love of bunnies and chandeliers in one!

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    1. Hi Kathy,
      So nice to see you. Thanks for stopping by and enjoying a bunny or two.

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    1. Hi Pamela,
      I'm happy to enjoyed seeing my art. I too think the bunny chandelier is charming. And it was fun to use it for Easter this year.

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  3. LOVE how this looks, you touched every details. The framed are is so pretty and I love your fireplace!!!

    Cynthia

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  4. Donna,
    EXQUISITE, dear friend!!!
    LOVE your bunnies!!!
    The print above the fireplace is elegantly done!
    Intricate detail throughout the mushroom houses
    make them true works of art.
    Thank you for sharing with us!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  5. Hello Pat,
    I hope you are having a wonderful Spring! Thank you for your oh-so-sweet note.

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