One of the things I love about Spring is that fresh feeling that seems to arrive
with the warm sunshine and flowers blooming
with the warm sunshine and flowers blooming
As each flower opens up and blooms
it’s like the world is waking up from a winter nap and smiling at you.
it’s like the world is waking up from a winter nap and smiling at you.
In our front yard we have an old growth camellia tree
that is covered in pale pink blooms each spring.
It is absolutely beautiful.
The blooms definitely don’t last long though
It seems they are opened for just a few days before starting to wilt a bit and by the time
this post goes up – they will be done blooming for the year for several weeks.
But I decided to clip few branches off to bring inside to enjoy
this post goes up – they will be done blooming for the year for several weeks.
But I decided to clip few branches off to bring inside to enjoy
and the mantel in the little cottage was the perfect spot for them.
Stacks of old books with their weathered worn pages
were already on the mantel because I was rearranging the shelves a bit and cleaning
and when I walked in with a bunch of camellia branches in my arms-
I loved the simplicity
and even the little bit unorganized feel of the books on the mantel
and even the little bit unorganized feel of the books on the mantel
and decided instead of moving them
to just decorate around them.
to just decorate around them.
I added the blooms in a few vintage bottles and pieces of ironstone. Simple & easy.
It’s so easy and inexpensive to decorate with nature and I love the play of the old weathered pages with the pale pink.
Pink and gold together- a favorite combination of mine.
and with the texture of the books- it is a simple but sweet mantel for Spring
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Mary says
I love the combination of pale pink from your camellias to the worn pages of books and old bottles! ♥
Unknown says
So gorgeous, as always!! Beautiful flowers!
Vintage Paint and more... says
Courtney, your mantel is so gorgeous – love the" vintagy" books. There was a problem with the linky and it posted my link twice – #16 & #17. Please delete one as I was unable to.. Thank you, Cathy
Anonymous says
Wonderful display! It looks simple but very elegant! Love your designs!
Barb says
Isn't it interesting that we have been provided roses all year long in some fashion or another: camellias, peonies, and roses! Camellias are just so lovely! Happy decorating!!!
Barb 🙂
Tanya says
Beautiful!
Tanya says
Beautiful!
Val says
Lovely mantel, Courtney! Pink and gold are so pretty together!
Val
Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage says
I love the look of this "random" arrangement on your mantel, Courtney! Gorgeous!
The Tablescaper says
Very romantic.
– Alma, The Tablescaper
Unknown says
Courtney your mantel is beautiful! Thanks so much for hosting!
ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says
Courtney your mantel looks stunning!!
Suz says
Nicely done. Beautiful mantle.
Barb @ The Everyday Home says
Courtney I truly do not know anyone who can do pink and roses and soft and romantic as well as you can. This is gorgeous, as always. I love the view of the bookcase in the back filled with all of those old books. <3 Thanks for joining us for our Swing Into Spring Link Parties. xxoo, Barb
Unknown says
Your blooms are from a "Pink Perfection". They were my late aunt's favorite camellia. We always had a bush in our yard. Camellias are one of the things I truly miss about the south. Your mantle is so lovely, it makes me homesick.
Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLiz says
I love how you added various vases with the camelias throughout….it looks so romantic and delicate! I know they don't last long enough- it seems a shame after you wait so long to have them bloom again.
Sam and Julie says
Hi Courtney. Im dying to know where gorgeous sconces beside the mirror are from? Thanks so much!
Courtney says
Found them at the thrift store 🙂
Marisa Franca @ Allourway says
I wish I could join the party, but until we return to our house up north there really isn't a whole lot of decorating I can do — baking and cooking, yes — decorating no. All of the decorations are lovely — especially your Courtney.
Merlin says
Absolutely lovely! We have the dark pink camellias blooming ow…I like your soft pink! franki
www.mysoulfulhome.com says
Simply perfect Courtney!
Kathy says
Absolutely beautiful – I love the romantic look of the Camelias, the books and the mirror.
This is quite fun!
Have a blessed day,
Kathy
Sylvie says
Just. plain. gorgeous. I think I might have to plant one in my yard! Early spring blooms rank pretty high on my favorite things list! 🙂
Athena at Minervas Garden says
I love the gold frames with the old books and the pink roses–so beautiful, Courtney!
Anonymous says
A beautiful mantel the perfect mix of shabby with chic, I love the old books and stunning flowers all framed by the gorgeous gold ornate mirror
At The Picket Fence says
Your mantel is absolutely exquisite Courtney! Sometimes I feel like the only one left who doesn't have a white mantel (well one is but not the other) and then I see yours and feel so much better! LOL!
Vanessa
Unknown says
Courtney, your mantel is simply fabulous… and very French! Tres chic!! Thanks so much for co-hosting this blog hop!
Marty Walden says
Your mantel is gorgeous as always! I love the use of old books with flowers. Simple yet elegantly vintage. Thanks for joining us on our tour!