Monday, January 9, 2012

French Winter Mantel

I was inspired by some toile fabric I  had in my
sewing room to create a  French mantel.


I knew if I looked around in the closets,
I could come up with something.

I gathered  foilage from the  front yard for my vase.


Do you know the Meaning of the Fleur De Lis Symbol?


The symbol was adopted by a French king in the twelfth
century for his coat of arms. The symbol has been adopted
by military units throughout the years, as a way
of conveying strength and power.
The fleur de lis or "flower of the lily" is a stylized
version of a flower in blossom. It represents an open flower
 with the upper center and drooping sides depicting the
petals and the lower center is the stalk


Here it is!
What do you think?
I think it needs more.


So I added this tea chest for balance.

"Au revoir"

I am joining the following parties:

http://www.frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/

http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/



http://www.potentiallybeautiful.com/2012/01/winter-mantle-link-party.html

http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2012/01/welcome-to-inspiration-friday-no-46.html

http://cozyhomescenes.blogspot.com/2012/01/your-cozy-home-party-1.html

http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/

http://www.theartsygirlconnection.com/2012/01/pininspirational-thursday-16-linky.html

http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com



http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/
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20 comments:

  1. Great job! I love the fleur-de-lis symbol. I buy all sorts of things with it.
    Your white fleur-de-lis piece is a real keeper! I just redid my mantel to and used a book for some added interest.
    Don't you love to shop your home for goodies! I did the same thing!
    Au revoir!

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  2. Jo, your French Winter Mantel looks great and those berries from the yard really add good color to the mantel. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. Jo, I just adore your French Winter Mantel! You always do such a wonderful job! I love that you just shopped your home...and what great items you 'found'! It looks wonderful!

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  4. Your mantel looks terrific! The berries are the perfect pop of color. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Just so love your mantel. The clock really impresses me.
    Blessings.
    Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures.

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  6. I LOVE it.. BEAUTIFUL.Your mantel looks awesome.:)) .Would LOVE if you could PLEASE link via Pin'Inspirational Thursday happening right now if you have a moment.. http://www.theartsygirlconnection.com/2012/01/pininspirational-thursday-16-linky.html
    Sincerely would love to share and PIN this to my artsy inspirational board.. SO unique.. Wishing you an amazing weekend ahead.. THANK YOU..~Marilyn<--your newest happiest follower here~!

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  8. Very elegant in its simplicity!
    Mary Alice

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  9. I really love your pieces on the mantel - tres chic!

    Hugs,
    Marie

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  10. I think it's perfect! Love the fleur and vase pieces; so pretty! The clock is great, too!

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  11. These are fabulous pieces. The clock is a gorgeous piece. Love the fleur de lis too. It all looks wonderful togetherI think it looks great. You've inspired me to do a little something to my mantle too. I'm going to shop my house!

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  12. It's gorgeous. I love the clock and the foliage from your yard is perfect in that pretty vase. Very nice!

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  13. It's really pretty! newest follower from linky party! Would love a follow back to http://imnotatrophywife.com

    ps thanks for the history of the fleur-de-lis. laura

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  14. HI! I found your blog through Feathered Nest Fridays! I love your French mantel! It was neat to read the meaning behind the fleur de lis as well - I learned something new today! I am now a follower and am looking forward to reading more! Hugs,Leena

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  15. That clock is to die for! The whole mantel is just lovely!

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  16. How pretty. I really like your square clock. I thought a fleur de lis was an interpretation of a cross, thanks for the education.

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  17. Jo, your mantel is gorgeous. Such a classic design. Love it.

    Barb

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  18. Very pretty...the flower arrangement to georgous!

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  19. Just wanted to thank you for sharing your beautiful mantel on my party this week.

    I really loved it and am pleased to say it was one of today's features!

    Hope to see you again next week!

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  20. The vase is gorgeous! I have the same FDL in green. Your mantel looks perfect for winter. Want to come and do mine? ;o)

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