MANTEL MASTERY
In the living room, Christa carefully arranges a mantel display to reflect her style. Tailor your treasures to match your preferred look when setting up your own springtime mantelscape decor.
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Hang an eye-catching piece of art—such as this folk-art still life—on the wall above the fireplace. Other great choices include a framed mirror or stained-glass window.
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Line the mantel with mediumsize, color-coordinated mainstay goods like firkins, buckets and boxes.
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Place smaller, contrasting ornamental items in and on top of the larger ones. For spring, Christa chose rabbit figures and carved wooden eggs.
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Drape a garland of flora or textiles to express a personal sentiment or festivity. “Home, to me, is where the heart is,” says Christa, who adores pennants.