Saturday, August 22, 2015

Back to School Mantel


A little late perhaps, since neighborhood kids tromped off to school earlier this week, but it's still a bit early for Halloween.  Do you like my bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils?  Do you get the reference? 
So this is my back to school mantel.
I tried hard to simplify, since I have been known to run amuck, with the belief more is more.




Just a stack of books and a trophy filled with rulers.
One old school picture, one Apple.





Here's the overdone July mantel I replaced!

Simpler is better, right?

8 comments:

  1. That is adorable! Love the photo, the pencils and well, just all of it! Pinning this one for next year!

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  2. I love autumn in New York...it makes me want to buy school supplies! I just love "You've Got Mail!" Your back to school theme is wonderful!

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    1. Thanks Shirley, I love that movie, glad others caught the reference!

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  3. I love this idea! And I love how you executed it. It's all perfect. :-)

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    1. Thank you Wanda, I really love the new, more simplified approach to decor, I just struggle to restrain myself.

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    1. Since I love your decor sense I consider that high praise. Thanks.

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