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Minimal Spring Mantel

Mar 06

white brick fireplace decorated with black vases and white details, hand lettered art and letterboard reads 'spring is nature's way of saying let's party' - robin williams quote

One peek outside and the snow will tell you that spring is still a little ways off, but the weather guy says it’s coming and now my mantel does too. Today I’m excited to partner with some amazing bloggers to share our spring mantels with you guys. BIG thank you to my friend Krista from The Happy Housie for putting this all together! You can see them all at the bottom of this post, but holy smokes these ladies can decorate! As for my mantel? After the holidays and a long winter, spring is all about fresh and clean and minimal to me… so that’s what I went with!

Black vase full of silver dollar eucalyptus on white brick fireplace

There’s black and white, hand lettered and greenery… all of my favourite things. This is actually the first time that I’ve felt really excited about this view. I shared my holiday mantel at Christmas time, but I hadn’t gotten to painting the green stub wall white and that really bugged me. Now that it’s a fresh white (as of this weekend!), I’m so much happier with this whole scene. I have some plans for this fire place, but for now… it’s perfect.

Okay… I can’t help but talk about my plans, because THAT’S WHO I AM. I brightened the photo up so hopefully you can’t tell but the brick is painted a really creamy white… which is totally great but now that our walls are white, it looks dirty. I want to freshen that up with some nice bright white paint and I would love, love to swap that mantel for a chunky wood one like my girl Andrea from Harlow and Thistle. I’d also love to either paint that tan tile or replace it altogether… and if we’re getting really big picture dreaming, I want to find out if you can switch fireplace inserts… wouldn’t that be awesome?! I honestly don’t even know if that’s a thing. The logs in there are just fine. But now I’ve stared at it for so long that I need to do some googling. 

white brick fireplace decorated with black vases and white details, hand lettered art and letterboard reads 'spring is nature's way of saying let's party' - robin williams quote

Spring is nature's way of saying let's party! Robin Williams on a letterboard

Moving on to the decor ;) I started with what I have and love… and use every season ;) This hand lettered quote I made a couple years ago and still love it. The black on white with wood frame is right up my lane and the quote is such a good reminder. The second thing is the letterboard! I still love this thing. I love that just by switching some letters around, I’m ready for a new season. Or a fun occasion. Or to make my husband laugh when he gets home from work. Plus… it’s black and white and wood too! The quote I chose this time around is from Robin Williams, ‘Spring is nature’s way of saying: let’s party!’. Those two pieces have been on my mantel since we moved here and since our last house. 

white brick fireplace decorated with black vases and white details, hand lettered art and letterboard reads 'spring is nature's way of saying let's party' - robin williams quote

Eucalyptus for spring decor

From there… I added what I always add for eeeevery season! Seasonal greenery! Spring is kind of an easy one because anything green goes. Since you can see our kitchen right behind the fireplace and the cabinets are a muted olive colour, I wanted the greenery to be muted too. The eucalyptus is perfect for this… plus it’s an all time fave of mine. If you haven’t ever bought eucalyptus before OR if you’re wondering what the different kinds are, I actually wrote a post and made a video all about just that. 

 

Spring is nature's way of saying let's party! Robin Williams...letterboard quote for spring!Minimal Spring Mantel decor... love the black and white with fresh greenery... so simple!

white brick fireplace decorated with black vases and white details, hand lettered art and letterboard reads 'spring is nature's way of saying let's party' - robin williams quote

I really love how the black vases valance all the white and light green colours. They anchor the decor and balance the black fireplace. The only other thing on there is a large faux succulent that I spotted at the florist when I was picking up eucalyptus. I LOVE IT! I have a couple tiny ones but this one is so large and beautiful. I can’t keep succulents alive for some reason so this is a nice alternative! 

That’s it! I love to keep it simple- there’s something so refreshing and peaceful about clear surfaces and for me… my spring mantel is no different! 

Today I’m joined by a fabulous group of blogging friends who are also sharing their Spring Mantel or a Springy Vignette in their home as part of the Seasonal Simplicity Spring Series! You’re going to love all this springy inspiration… 

The Happy Housie //Rooms FOR Rent // Place of My Taste
Lolly Jane// Lemon Thistle

A Pretty Life // Clean & Scentsible // Tatertots and Jello
Tauni Everett // Amber Tysl

Bless’er House // Zevy Joy // So Much Better With Age
House by Hoff // Modern Glam

Home Made Lovely // Maison de Cinq // Sincerely, Marie Designs
Town and Country Living // Hallstrom Home

Rambling Reno // This is Our Bliss // Life is a Party
Southern State of Mind // Deeply Southern Home

Craftberry Bush // Taryn Whiteaker Designs // Finding Silver Pennies

Category: Home DecorTag: Chap House, Collaboration, Decorations, Mantel, Seasonal Decor, Spring
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  1. Jennifer Hadfield

    Mar 06 at 8:06 am

    Hi Colleen! What a pretty mantel. I love the black and white and the quote! I pinned it to my Spring board :)

    xoxo

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Mar 11 at 7:35 pm

      Thanks so much Jennifer!

      Reply
  2. Rhonda Hallstrom

    Mar 06 at 8:13 am

    I really love the neutral decor with the pops of greenery! So gorgeous

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Mar 11 at 7:35 pm

      Thanks so much Rhonda! Can’t wait to check out yours (I’m a bit behind!)

      Reply
  3. Tauni

    Mar 06 at 12:09 pm

    Okay, first off that Mother Theresa quote is one of my all time favorites. I love that it serves as a focal point in your home. LOVE! Second, I am so grateful that you serve as a reminder that things don’t have to be overdone to be special. I saw a few other bloggers images in advance and felt like I needed to add more…And, I did. I wish I would have seen your stunning mantel to balance things out…Darn decorating FOMO totally got me this time.

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Mar 11 at 7:34 pm

      Aw thanks so much Tauni! I totally do that too and I’m trying really hard to keep the less is more this year :)

      Reply
  4. Jo-Anna

    Mar 06 at 1:50 pm

    So pretty Colleen! It’s been fun to watch you transform your space…your kitchen is amazing. And I’m also loving the view of it from your gorgeous mantel!

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Mar 11 at 7:34 pm

      Thank you so much Jo-Anna! It’s exciting to get to make all these changes!

      Reply
  5. Jenn

    Mar 06 at 4:27 pm

    I love your sign! I’m totally craving a more uncluttered look too.

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Mar 11 at 7:34 pm

      Thanks so much Jen! Your book has been such a help for me in getting there!

      Reply
  6. Ashley

    Mar 06 at 10:28 pm

    Loving this chic black and white mantel for spring!

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Mar 11 at 7:33 pm

      Thank you Ashley!

      Reply
  7. Lucy AKINS

    Mar 07 at 1:59 pm

    Love the simplicity of the mantel. It’s so fresh.

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Mar 11 at 7:33 pm

      Thanks so much Lucy!

      Reply
  8. Dannyelle

    Mar 07 at 5:58 pm

    I love your simple mantel, the black and white and green are gorgeous! I especially love your hand lettered sign. Beautiful.

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Mar 11 at 7:32 pm

      Thanks so much Dannyelle! I can’t help but put hand lettering everywhere ;)

      Reply
  9. Danielle

    Mar 08 at 3:37 pm

    I LOVE the simplicity of your mantel and LOVE both of those quotes. Just perfect!

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Mar 11 at 7:32 pm

      Thank you so much Danielle!

      Reply
  10. Krista

    Mar 09 at 9:02 am

    So pretty, Colleen! I love the gorgeous, crisp feel!

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Mar 11 at 7:32 pm

      Thanks so much Krista! Thank you for hosting :)

      Reply

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