Decorating over a fireplace ultimately sets the mood for the room and adds a welcoming touch.
We wanted the fireplace to be the focal point of the living room - a cozy spot to unwind after a long day but also be an ideal space to showcase personal objects and quirky finds. A stage for displaying favorite pieces of artwork and antiques.
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| A vintage wooden set square is a quirky talking point |
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| An antique meter stick, simple floral display and nostalgic family photo |
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| When we found this mirror in the antique shop, it was a horrible gold colour! It cost £9! |
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I had always thought that animal heads above a mantlepiece was a real statement but being an animal lover, a real head just wasn't an option for us...
This is where paper mache animals heads come in...
I discovered these beautiful heads in a book. They are hand made to order by The Stealthy Rabbit. I fell in love with their quirkiness and real life details. http://thestealthyrabbit.blogspot.com/
But on our tight budget we couldn't afford £200...not just yet anyway....
So after much searching, I managed to locate some cheaper heads which are made in Haiti and sold by anthropologie.eu/en/uk/
We decided on the Savannah Story Bust, Gazelle which has certainly been a talking point of visitors so far...
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| Layers of re purposed cement bags are covered with vintage French book pages to create this regal, papier mache animal head |
The mantlepiece so far...
Next...to find a clock and some art!
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