For the Birds Spring Mantel
Spring weather beckons all us Midwesterners to come outside and shake off the cabin fever, which is exactly what hubby and I did today. When I got home from work we went for a walk and it was soooooo nice to see the buds on the trees and the first robins of the season! It’s always a special day when you see the first robins back in town … I always look forward to it. So when fellow blogger Melissa asked me to join a spring mantel party, I knew mine would be about the beautiful birds! (Links to more mantels at the end of this post!)
I kept my mantel simple so that the colors of the birds would stand out.
You may remember that I swap out posters with the seasons.
I found these adorable enamel bowls at the flea market and turned them into nests.
Hubby unknowingly helped decorate. He was picking up around the house and stuck a stray feather into my tiny bottle. I liked the way it looked … big feather in a little bottle … and decided to include it in my “for the birds” spring mantel.
On either side of my vintage bird poster
are miniature egg and feather prints.
I layered the feather and egg pictures atop sheet music.
We didn’t see any blue jays on our walk tonight, but we’ll be seeing them soon.
We did see tiny sparrows though, flitting from branch to branch.
Plenty of birds were singing in the fresh spring air.
Of course, you can’t celebrate spring without eggs. Eggs represent life to come!
I love all the colors in my bird poster!
It just sings spring!!
The weather is gonna stay decent through the weekend so more of the tree buds will start popping. Happily, the daffodils have started poking up through the dirt. I can’t wait!! I love the way the earth smells as it awakens once again. What’s your favorite part of spring?
Be sure to visit the other spring mantels today:
My Soulful Home
Refresh Restyle
Town and Country
Lilacs and Longhorns
At The Picket Fence
And see the other mantels from this week over at Daisy Mae Belle, who coordinated the Spring Mantel Hop!
Beautiful! I really like the feather on top of the sheet music! Spring is almost here.
Lori
Your mantel is very lovely, Jennifer. Birds always have a way of cheering us up, don’t they? Your little birdies are perfect and the little feather that your husband put in the bottle is just plain perfect! He must have picked up the knack for decorating from you!
Jennifer, Your mantel looks so pretty! I LOVE that bird poster! And the feather in the bottle is the perfect touch…tell your hubby, nice work! Thanks so much for being a part of the tour! Life to the full! Melissa
That bird poster is fabulous! And i love the whole vignette.
This just put a big smile on my face! I love it Jennifer!
Hey Jennifer….could you let us know where you found your wonderful bird poster? Just love it.
Kim
Love this sweet vignette Jennifer. Love birds they really say Spring. It has been so nice to hear them singing with these nice days we are having. Enjoy the week end.
Kris
I adore the picture, so many colors and varieties. I look for my first Robin too. Haven’t seen any yet but will soon
Great spring mason jars too
Cindy
seriously in LOVE with that poster! beautiful!!
Love it, Jennifer! I tend to go toward the birds and nest theme at this time of year, too. I just love your bird poster!
Oh my Jennifer I HAVE to HAVE your bird poster! I love it…and those bowls & eggs & birds. Truly love it all.
Happy Spring!
🙂 Kelly
I love your mantel! And I’m a bit jealous of that poster! I LOVE it so much! Also love the whimsical touch of the big feather in the little bottle. Tell you hubby he’s a natural at decor!
omg, I want that poster too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! is it a reproduction or antique ???? LOVE it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, I love your mantel! I like to decorate with a bird theme too. That poster is gorgeous 🙂
Your mantel is wonderful. Birds and nests are my favorite for spring and summer.
Joining everyone else…LOVE the poster, will you share where you found it? Your mantle looks so springlike. The feather with the sheet music looks great.
I love the eggs & how real they look! Such a cute mantel ! Happy weekend!!
Paige.Rose
I love the bird poster and all of your little touches are perfect. It definitely sings spring!
It’s freezing rain here this morning so it was so nice to tour all of your Spring prettiness today! Love your mantel and the bird art is gorgeous!! Happy Spring my friend!
Excited to find the adorable bird poster by Cavallini & Co. It is actually wrapping paper, and only $3.50 plus shipping on Ebay. Maybe Amazon too!
I love this mantle! Where did you get the frame for the bird poster? Thanks!