I knew I wanted green and white on my dining room mantel.
Does that constitute a plan?
I've been seeing so much of the beautiful combination of green and white
around blogland this year that I must be on the right track.
What better way to anchor the mantel in white than the use of ironstone?
The humbleness of the large tureen without a lid is a favorite...not just
because I found it for $5...but because of the simplicity of its lines.
Of course, I had to add some pops of red...I knew
I couldn't stick to just green and white.
Maybe next year I'll read the memo about simplifying!
I'm so happy you stopped by,
Mary Alice
Linking to:
Elizabeth & Co. Be Inspired
Savvy Southern Style Wow Us Wednesday
In the Old Road All Star Block Party
No Minimalist Here Open House Thursday
The Charm of Home Home Sweet Home
Rooted in Thyme Simple and Sweet Fridays
Have a Daily Cup with Mrs. Olson Share Your Cup
Love it and love those candlesticks!!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice your mantle looks so pretty! I LOVE your style and everything you do!
ReplyDeletexx
Anne
I do love the candlesticks. Your green and white decor is beautiful. The pops of red are just the right touch.
ReplyDeleteThe ironstone works really well with the greens. Love your candlesticks too.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I'm a big fan of the white and green too. Love the ironstone! And I'm diggin' the ceiling molding I'm seein' in the background!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Mary Alice xx
ReplyDeleteI love it! The towel with the red stripe in the tureen is just the right touch.
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful! I love the tureen!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I'm hoping I can read the memo about simplifying next year too! :D
Mary Alice, I love the bottle brush tree in the ironstone-it all looks lovely!!
ReplyDeleteSusan
Beautifully done. I am in love with vintage ornaments.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Lorilee
I love it and you know I love those bottle brush trees.
ReplyDeleteMy eye went right to the large tureen. Bottle brush trees are perfect for white ironstone.
ReplyDeleteGreat look with the ironstone in the mix. Great candlesticks, too!
ReplyDeleteFarmhouse hugs,
Cindy
Love your ironstone and the green, goes so well together! I bought a rope of green yesterday at Lowes but still have to get it up there")
ReplyDeletei love it just like it is! The tureen is great with a tree in it,Jean
ReplyDeleteVery very pretty! Ironstone is always a great beginning.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the ironstone and those beautiful candle sticks! People say "Big is better" or "Less is more", but I say "It's just enough"! Beautiful mantle display and from the reflection in the mirror, the whole room looks beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely! Love the old scales!
ReplyDeleteSeeing your mantel just makes me sigh. It's so lovely and homey and I love the symmetry and vintage touches...
ReplyDeleteciao!
Gorgeous! Elegant and sophisticated!
ReplyDeleteI think you have the perfect combination of nature, history and Christmas abundance. I'd say you have the knack of pulling it together without a detailed plan!
ReplyDeleteHi Mary-Alice. Define the word 'simplify' for me, please. I don't think I know what that means. I start out knowing, but it gets lost somewhere along the way!! Your mantle is just beautiful and I don't think is needs any simplification!.Happy Wednesday..Judy
ReplyDeletevery fresh and festive!
ReplyDeleteI love it, Mary Alice! I love green and white together ~ it is so fresh and classic looking to me. Your ironstone pieces are perfect for this. I'm finding that simple means different things to different people. Having only used about 1/3 of my decorations this year, that is simple to me, yet some people have said "simple?".
ReplyDeleteI love all the vintage touches Mary Alice.
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous, I love the bottle brush trees, I just adore them. All the other touches are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteCynthia
Beautiful mantel, Mary Alice! Love the green and white, with a pop of red. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove the ironstone Mary Alice. Those tall candle sticks are gorgeous too.
ReplyDeleteall so lovely
ReplyDeleteand LOVE your banner.
blessings
barb
BEAUTIFUL!!! i love the tureens. wow. i will be keeping an eye out for a few of those at flea markets for next year. gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI think it's beautiful with the ironstone. i love them! Very clean and serene Christmas mantel.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays! The mantel looks great.I love ironstone and red/white myself, just wished I had a mantel to decorate myself.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit and I hope to post pics of my home this weekend so stop back by.
~Cheers & Blessings Kim
Beautiful! Hugs, Leena
ReplyDeleteOh, there's a memo? I must have missed that one too! lol! Love the pop of red. The ironstone is wonderful. I have none. I'm feeling really sorry for myself right about now. I would love if you linked on of your wonderful posts with Share Your Cup Thursday.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jann
Your mantel is the best I've seen so far. I love the white tureens filled with trees and ornaments.
ReplyDeleteWonderfully done! There is something so festive about a bowl of ornaments! I've got one too! I like your white ironstone pieces and the bottle brush trees.
ReplyDeleteHi Mary Alice, Your Christmas decor is beautiful! and I love the mirror framed window in front of the fireplace. Lovely! Thank you for linking to the Open House party and enjoy the holiday season. Hugs, Sherry
ReplyDeleteOh how I love the ironstone - perfect starting point for a lovely mantel!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice, Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful green and white mantel on Simple & Sweet Fridays. I love the ironstone and all your treasures. Just perfect!
ReplyDeleteJody
Beautiful! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home! Have a very Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteSherry