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Natural Elements Spring Mantel

Decorating

Spring is the perfect season to decorate your home using natural elements!  Outside all of nature is reawakening after a long and cold winter.  Spring bulbs are popping through the earth in our flower beds.  Birds are chirping and making nests for a new family!   So, let’s bring some elements from nature into our spring home decor.  As an example, I’m going to share my spring mantel.

 

Natural Elements Spring Mantel

Mantel for Spring Using Natural Elements - Hymns and Verses

 

Spring Decor inspiration

In early spring I like to visit my local greenhouses for inspiration.   It’s good for the soul to visit a warm greenhouse when it’s still cold in early March.  I usually come home with at least one new plant to brighten up my home.  On this visit, I found this pretty wire vine topiary.  Once I got it home,  I placed the greenhouse container inside this pretty concrete urn, and I love how it looks!  I placed the topiary on my mantel and began to add some more natural elements to create a spring garden theme.  

Spring Garden Inspired Mantel - Wire Vine Topiary

 

BIRD NESTS

You can find very realistic bird nests at craft shops or stores like Home Goods or TJ Maxx!  I have several that I use every year in my springtime decor!  And, why not add some tiny faux eggs to the nest.
 
Faux bird nest and eggs in home decor - Hymns and Verses
 
Bird Nest in Spring Home Decor and Wire Vine - Hymns and Verses
 

SPRING Birds and ANIMALS found in nature

The next item I added to my mantel was a large glass cloche with a cement bird on a “nest” of vintage books!   Don’t you agree that this bird is weathered to perfection!  I have several bird statues/figures that I use in my decor.  Rabbits, sheep and even butterflies are also good accents for spring.  Think about these creatures in your artwork as well.

 
Spring Garden Mantel - Concrete Bird
 
Vintage Skeleton Key tied to glass cloche - Hymns and Verses
 

Moss, Raffia, and More

Moss and raffia balls, preserved greens like this boxwood topiary are great natural elements you can bring into your spring decor.  Faux eggs and spring blooms are also great options.  Consider cutting some branches from your blooming trees or shrubs to bring indoors.

Preserved boxwood topiary with raffia and moss balls - Hymns and Verses

 

Weathered Wood

Spring Mantel using Natural Elements - Hymns and Verses

The final element I used on my nature inspired mantel was a weathered wood frame that I purchased from a local craftsman.  It adds interest and the weathered wood reminds me of a weathered white picket fence in a spring garden setting.
 
Natural Elements in Spring Home Decor - Hymns and Verses
 
Bringing some springtime inside will definitely tide me over until it’s time to garden outdoors!    Here are a few more spring decorating ideas you might like:
 
 
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  4. blankStacey says

    Your mantel is so pretty! I love wire vine…we grow it outside in pots and in the garden. It's super easy and tolerates heat well. 🙂

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  10. blankAnonymous says

    Doreen,
    Your mantle is beautiful! I love the touches of green–as a matter of fact it is nourishment to my winter weary soul! And I loved last year's mantle also! Again, just the right amount of green to give one hope that spring is coming. Can't wait!
    Linda

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  17. blankCynthia says

    Your mantle is so gorgeous for spring. Love that cloche and the key accent. That urn is so prett y with t hat chippy frame. PINNED!!! I would love for you to follow Cloches and Lavender. It is so exciting for us!!!

    Cynthia

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  20. blankDiana Petrillo says

    OMGosh I love your mantel! And I love last year's mantel too! I'm really struggling to put mine together. Decorating is not my strongest suit. I keep texting photos to a girlfriend, and she's been helping, but it's not done yet 🙁 You've inspired me. Blessings, Diana visiting from Wow Us Wed.

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  23. blankMrs. Stewart says

    I absolutely love this mantel! Though we don't have a fireplace in our little one-bedroom-apartment, we do have a puzzling space over our TV in our entertainment center. I will definitely be referring to this post as inspiration when I tackle it!

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  24. blankawal.ny says

    I love your mantel so full of spring green and textures. I think I might just have to visit my local nursery and see what spring plants they have. Have a wonderful day. Alaina

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  28. blankKathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    Love the cloche in your mantel vignette, Doreen. I also used some greenery balls and nests on mine {although it is pretty narrow so I'm limited}. I keep mine decorated pretty much the same throughout the year, just changing out those little things to acknowledge the seasons/holidays. Yours looks very fresh and pretty!

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  29. blankPat says

    Doreen,
    This is absolutely lovely!
    I adore decorating with birds and nature based theme all year through!
    Thank you for always inspiring!
    Pat

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