Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Just call me Martha....

I just got my new copy of Martha Stewart Living and they had a great idea for decorating your fireplace mantle. So I copied it. You can see what her's looked like here.





She used corn husks to make a wreath. I went to Joann's and bought one I liked for 30% off. The mirror is actually a old window that we bought at an antique shop. I painted it and had a local glass shop cut some mirrors to fit. The total cost was under $50.00. I think the frame is too dark now so I will probably add a lighter color on top and then distress it.

Here is the rest of the fireplace. It is halfway stripped of paint and looks bad. Our next project is to strip it all the way. Repaint it and add some pretty tiles around the opening.



We use the fireplace almost every night. When you walk into the house it is the first thing you see so we do want to put some thought into it. I can't wait to finish it so we can paint the living room!

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