Halloween Mantle and Amazing Costumes from the party

My mantle stresses me out.  Maybe because its so big (random problem).  Maybe because I want to paint it white.... who knows!?   Anyway, I put off decorating it for Halloween until the very last minute.   The only things I bought for the mantle came from Dollar Tree... the rest I had.   Cheap, easy, fast mantle.  I didn't love it but it will do!  Now I am so beyond ready to get Halloween out of here and move on to fall!

We had the best time ever at our First Annual *Adult Only* Halloween Party.  We truly have some of the most creative friends ever.  I didn't do a great job of snapping pictures that night (shame, shame) but here are a few of the costume contest winners and honorable mentions!

American Gothic and Will and I were Where's Waldo and Wenda

The Mad Hatter and Alice.... seriously!  Have you ever?  She made these costumes!

Homer and Marge

Lance and his doping Dr.

I had to add this one because it is the only one with a potato head in it.... and there were actually 4 potato heads total!  They both did great jobs making the costumes and I can't believe I do not have better pics!

That is just a sampling... there were so many more amazing costumes and the camera just escaped me!  I'll do better next year...

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Kandi

More Halloween here, here, and here.

Valentine's Day Mantel

Paper Heart Garland

It is no secret that Kandi and I love Pinterest.  So when Kandi decided that we should post our creations that are pinterest inspired I was fully on board.  

Since valentines day is quickly approaching, I have been "pinning" Valentine ideas like crazy, if you are new to our blog, see my post on Valentine's Day Ideas.  One of my favorite valentine's day ideas was made by Ashley from The Creative Place. 

the creative place

This card with it's adorable 3-D hearts was the inspiration for my family room mantel.  As you know I have been a little garland crazy this season.....so it should be no surprise that I have created yet another. 

linen heart garland

chalk-painted heart garland

It just did not seem right to have garlands on my stairs, and in my new mud room, and not decorate my mantel.  So here it is....I hope you like it.

My family room

Industrial vintage "M" filled with paper

Mercury Glass never goes out of style.  I just added pink so it feels more Valentinish....

Yes the wreath was homemade, inspired by Martha Stewart and it takes 3x longer than she says it will!

My cat is modeling one of my custom "Felted" Pillows (cover designed by my friend and artist Katie Roseveare)

 Another Pillow, and yes I have an addiction to J Crew....Edie Tote and Drea Patent Peep-Toe Pumps I have been looking for a post that I can use my purse and shoes as a prop!

Roses in antique sugar mold

 Hope you enjoyed my Valentine's Day inspired family room and mantel.  Come back tomorrow for my paper heart garland tutorial.

Rebekah

Here is the paper heart garland tutorial!

P.S. A special thanks to Krista Livingston Photography, and to Katie Roseveare for making the felted pillow covers.  (They are for sale at Boudoir)

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