Spring Decorating

Once upon a time there was a bare nekked fireplace…

(and a stretchy little dog named Maximus Minimus)

…and a girl with a major case of Spring fever…

She had a buncha’ fun decorating that bare nekked fireplaces’ mantel for Spring last year…

…but she wants to do something totally different this year.

And don’t worry, when she says, ‘different’, she doesn’t mean decorate it with teacups fulla’ bunnies.

Although…they are awfully cute aren’t they?

I told ya…Spring fever…big time.

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41 Responses to Spring Decorating

1. Chelsy Phillips says:

   Mar 15, 2011 at 12:08 am

   Haha! So cute! Don’t worry, you are not alone sister!

   

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   • Jen from areafarehome says:

     Mar 15, 2011 at 4:28 pm

     not alone at all! really cute and fresh looking…ahhh

     

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2. Kelsey says:

   Mar 15, 2011 at 12:38 am

   Your dog is adorable!! And your mantle last year was so cool. I love the numbered tray!

   

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3. Ever - The red house by the lake says:

   Mar 15, 2011 at 3:05 am

   Seeing your mantel projects really makes me want to have my own mantel, but there is just no room for it. I look forward to the finished result!

   

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4. Jaime says:

   Mar 15, 2011 at 4:45 am

   Layla I finally made the mirror (seeing yours all naked looks like mine). Don’t worry I did give you credit, you’re my inspiration for lots of things thank yoiu. Can’t to see what you spring on us! for the mantel!
   My “Eagan” mirror is here:

   http://thatsmyletter.blogspot.com/2011/03/m-is-for-mirror.html

   

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5. Hannah says:

   Mar 15, 2011 at 6:35 am

   can’t wait to see it!!!! everything you do is always cute!

   

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6. Suzelle says:

   Mar 15, 2011 at 6:49 am

   Can’t wait to see what you come up with

   

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7. Leslie says:

   Mar 15, 2011 at 7:04 am

   You are adorable.
   That is all.

   (Can’t wait to see what you do…my mantel is downright austere at the moment, and that’s not really me!)

   

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8. Richella @ Imparting Grace says:

   Mar 15, 2011 at 7:53 am

   Okay, those bunnies in teacups really ARE cute.

   I giggle every time I read the word “nekked.” That really is how people say the word in Alabama! I’ll never forget one Sunday at church when we first moved to Birmingham. A lovely lady got up to read part of the story of Adam and Eve. She was reading from the King James Version, and she did a beautiful job. . . until she got to the part about the Fall. I nearly fell off my pew when she read God’s comment to Adam and Eve: “How didst thou know thou wast nekked?”

   Nothing like combining Alabamian with Elizabethan, huh?

   

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9. Laura says:

   Mar 15, 2011 at 8:12 am

   When my 3 little ones saw the bunny at the top of the post, it was, “Oh look! How cute! Is it real?” My 8 year old daughter asked if you had any kids (’cause if you like bunnies you must have/love kids!), so I told her you were getting ready to adopt. Which prompted newly 4 year old little man to say, “I’m gonna adopt a baby bunny! Can I adopt a baby bunny, Mom?” I really have very little idea what your post was about besides cute, adopted baby bunnies! That was the gist, wasn’t it?

   

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10. Ricki Jill Treleaven says:

    Mar 15, 2011 at 8:18 am

    Darnit! I like the bunnies in the teacups!

    

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11. SillySimple says:

    Mar 15, 2011 at 8:27 am

    Ohh, I think that spring calls for bright colors, hot pink, deep greens especially on otherwise neutral backgrounds… I need acquire some this week

    

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12. michelle says:

    Mar 15, 2011 at 8:43 am

    Can’t wait to see what you do with your mantel, Layla! You always have such creative, affordable ideas!!
    ~michelle~

    

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13. Caroline @ The Feminist Housewife says:

    Mar 15, 2011 at 8:50 am

    I’ve got the fever too!

    Cannot wait to see what you come up with… bunnies or not. = )

    

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14. Jan says:

    Mar 15, 2011 at 9:27 am

    oh, i hope you hurry! I need the ideas to flow. I am THE WORST mantle decorator. I tend to make everything even, but I prefer the lop-sided look…especially b/c my fire place is rocked up to a corner. The top isn’t level…make sense? It’s so hard to decorate w/. Can’t wait to see what you do.

    

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15. Hannah Jacklyn says:

    Mar 15, 2011 at 9:39 am

    I have spring fever too, and I have definitely been considering going the bunnies in teacups route with my decorating… haha.

    

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16. Lori Allberry says:

    Mar 15, 2011 at 9:54 am

    Oh my goodness Layla – this was the cutest post ever! I love your word bubbles, love Maximus, and the bunnies!!! You are so dang cute! )

    Can’t wait to see your new idea!!!

    ♥Lori

    

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    • Layla says:

      Mar 15, 2011 at 10:01 am

      Awww…thank you Lori. What a nice comment to wake up to!

      

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17. a lovely mess. says:

    Mar 15, 2011 at 10:07 am

    you and i suffer from the same condition! you are just too cute.

    

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18. Brooke Phillips says:

    Mar 15, 2011 at 10:17 am

    How much fun you have!! And how much fun I have reading your journey ) Thanks for being you!

    

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19. Kim in MD says:

    Mar 15, 2011 at 10:34 am

    You and those bunnies are just too cute! Really…absolutely adorable! I am looking forward to seeing what you do to your mantle!

    

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20. Dana @ Cooking At Cafe D says:

    Mar 15, 2011 at 10:49 am

    But, I kinda like the bunnies in teacups!

    

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21. Ana Maria says:

    Mar 15, 2011 at 11:48 am

    Layla,

    PLEASE! Where did you get that mirror? That is exactly what I’m looking for! Is that from Ballard Designs? Please let me know. And if it is, tell me if you love it. It’s so difficult buying something big like that over the internet! I loooove your blog and read every word you write! Thanks!

    

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    • Layla says:

      Mar 15, 2011 at 12:05 pm

      We made it! Here’s a link to the post we did about it: http://theletteredcottage.net/eagan-mirror-tutorial

      

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      • Ana Maria says:

        Mar 15, 2011 at 12:20 pm

        Thank you Layla for your super-fast response!

        Yours is even nicer than the Ballard Design one because each of your mirror pieces is beveled! And now that you reminded me, I do remember that post.

        Thank you so much!………………… Ana María

        

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22. Flower Patch Farmgirl says:

    Mar 15, 2011 at 11:58 am

    Oh, dear.

    Oh, goody!!!

    Oh, dear.

    Oh, goody!!!

    I can’t wait to see it.

    

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    • Layla says:

      Mar 15, 2011 at 12:06 pm

      Thanks Ess!
      I’m putting the finishing touches on it today!
      SO. MUCH. FUN!

      

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23. Amber says:

    Mar 15, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    Layla, how you manage to be so cute, so adorable, so creative and so inspiring all in one just beats the heck out of me! I look forward to each and every blog post and have garnered so many decorating ideas from you, it has taken me from having absolutely no style to finally discovering the perfect look for my home. Keep up all the (amazing) good work!!

    Amber

    bellsandkilts.blogspot.com

    

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24. LoveFeast Table says:

    Mar 15, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    Come on! What’s wrong with furry little bunnies in tea cups? JK! We love your type of spring cleaning and can’t wait to see where your inspiration takes you!
    ~Kristin and Chris Ann

    

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25. Marie @ Sally Lee by the Sea says:

    Mar 15, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    The bunnies in teacups are actually pretty darn cute ;o)

    Hope you’re having a lovely week and can’t wait to see what you dream up for your mantle.

    

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26. Karen says:

    Mar 15, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    Honey, it’s been a loooooooong winter and we are sooooooo ready for spring!!!! It’s so much fun to dream and scheme! I can hardly wait to see what you do!

    

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27. Nancy J says:

    Mar 15, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    I LOVED your Spring mantel last year! In fact I have been thinking of it for the last few days and just got your blog today to try to see it again. So inspiring! I hope you don’t mind if I use it for inspiration for mine. Love your stuff!

    

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28. carolinaheartstrings says:

    Mar 15, 2011 at 5:54 pm

    Cannot wait to see what you come up with. Loved last year’s spring venue!

    

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29. Sandra says:

    Mar 15, 2011 at 6:21 pm

    I still love last year’s mantel, so I can’t wait to see what you come up with this year!

    

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30. Tracey says:

    Mar 15, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    Bare Nekked…ROFL! Not only are your decorating skills wicked, so is your sense of humor. Simply Awesome!

    

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31. Leslie, the Home Maker says:

    Mar 15, 2011 at 9:49 pm

    I’m waiting… *standing with hands on hips and tapping foot*
    

    

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32. Jo @ To a Pretty Life says:

    Mar 15, 2011 at 11:34 pm

    I’m looking forward to seeing what you come up with! I loved last years version, and I’m sure I’ll love this years.

    By the way, I just watched a British mini-series called Lost in Austen, and the whole time, I looked at the actress who played Jane and thought, “She looks like Layla!”

    ~Jo

    

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33. Tami R says:

    Mar 17, 2011 at 10:24 am

    I just went to IKEA too. Love that place, could do some serious spending in there. (and did)

    

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34. Faith says:

    Mar 17, 2011 at 11:38 am

    Oh sister I feel ya. I’ve been on a spring-decorating/cleaning/organizing binge for the past few weeks. Can’t wait to see how the dress that mantel!

    

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35. Rebecca Cooper says:

    Mar 27, 2011 at 7:18 am

    I can’t wait to see what you come up with…I’m brand new to your blog and I’d love to see more of what you did last year, do you have a link? So happy to have stumbled upon your corner of the web! Rebecca

    

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36. Chrissy says:

    Apr 8, 2011 at 11:49 am

    Maybe try something with Easter eggs? Like have a bit of green grass (real or fake) in a pot with various painted easter eggs of different sizes and colors around it? That might look pretty cute.

    Also, your puppy is adorable!

    

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