A {rustic and simple} Woodland Inspired Mantel

In my last post I shared the living room side of the fireplace. You can see that here.

Today, I'd like to show you my favorite side. While I try not to play favorites, I just can't help it in this space. It's my refuge.......you see, the kids don't really come into the sunroom much, and I love to blog in here, read, and just relax, if even for only a few minutes.

The decor on this side is far simpler, which better suits the space.

A simple wooden star adorns my Grandmother's old window from her beloved home (she had to have it replaced, and my Mother kept the old one. At the time, I didn't see the point in keeping an old window, but now I'm so glad she did!).

Some fresh cedar (which dried almost immediately in this very dry climate) on the mantel, and a bird in its nest.

An old fishing creel is filled with greenery, berries and antlers, and a large basket of logs, which although is here year round, adds to the wintery look.

While I find decorating mantels a bit of a challenge to get just right, I have to say, that I do love having two completely different looking mantels to play around with!

Linking my {rustic} woodland mantel these parties:

 

Savvy Southern Style

Stone Gable

The Shabby Nest

Miss Mustard Seed

Between Naps on the Porch

My Romantic Home

French Country Cottage