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    Home » Holidays » Valentine's Day

    Valentine's Day Mantel

    By: Jane · Updated: 20 Jan, '18 · This post may contain affiliate links · 24 Comments

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    Yesterday I did some quick decorating of our mantel in order to get ready for Valentine's Day. I had left the burlap bows and the white lanterns from Christmas decorating on the mantel, but it wasn't long before I was craving some color on the mantel.

    Valentine's day mantel
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    A quick addition was this heart garland that I purchased at Hobby Lobby a few weeks ago.

    Valentine's day mantel

    To get some color on those lanterns, I just tied a bow with some red netting that I already had.

    Valentine's day mantel

    I added some red pebbles to these little bud vases and popped in some pink and red camellias. The flowers came from someone else's yard, and I have been meaning to plant our own camellia bush. Don't you just love something that can give you this gorgeous color in the middle of winter?  (Hint, hint, Leo!)

    Valentine's day mantel

    I loved how quickly and inexpensively the Valentine's Day mantel was coming together.

    Valentine's day mantel

    I added two red candle holders in the middle to add some romantic ambiance!

    Valentine's day mantel

    The fireplace screen was the perfect place to hang this heart-shaped wreath that I used in another place last year.

    Valentine's day mantel

    You may remember these buckets that were part of the Christmas mantel. I added one of my fabric hearts and a little felt rose that I used on my Ruffled Burlap Valentine's door wreath.

    Valentine's day mantel

    Here's the other one on the right side.

    Valentine's day mantel

    All done! These quick and easy touches that I added to the mantel are just part of the way I express my love for my home and family.

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    1. Ann

      February 13, 2013 at 9:07 pm

      I'm just in time to see your mantel! The garland is perfect. I took a peek in your shop and noticed your set of dishes sold. Woohoo! It all looks wonderful. Happy Valentine's Day...I hope it's lovely. 🙂

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    2. Paula

      February 12, 2013 at 1:15 pm

      So sweet thank you for sharing your great ideas <3

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    3. Tina

      February 12, 2013 at 12:38 pm

      Love your mantel! and those big bows are lovely with the heart garland.
      Have a Happy Valentines Day.

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    4. Jennifer

      February 12, 2013 at 10:44 am

      Such sweet and simple touches that add so much personality! Camellias are so pretty especially in such a dreary time of year.

      Happy Valentine's Week to You!

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    5. Keeping It Cozy

      February 12, 2013 at 9:53 am

      Everything looks beautiful and I love your buckets! I have not done much decorating for Valentine's Day here, but I do have a "bouquet" of beautiful tissue flowers made by Jillian on my mantel. 😉

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    6. Atta Girl Amy

      February 12, 2013 at 8:42 am

      I think I know what Leo can give you for Valentine's Day -- a camellia bush.

      I love camellias. I first had them at a rental house in Augusta, Ga., and they were such a beautiful harbinger of spring. Now, we have some planted near our porch, and I love having the color when it's cold and dreary outside.

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    7. Jean Windham

      February 11, 2013 at 7:26 pm

      Everything looks very pretty. I had planned to come down soon but I will call you to make sure all is okay. I love the mantle. Jean

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    8. lonnie

      February 11, 2013 at 4:11 pm

      love it all

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    9. Barbara F.

      February 11, 2013 at 10:39 am

      Beautiful, Jane! Those camellias are gorgeous. How special to have fresh flowers from a yard this time of year. xo

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    10. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      February 11, 2013 at 9:49 am

      Love how you gave the logs a loving touch!
      Kelly

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    11. Donnamae

      February 11, 2013 at 9:02 am

      Love the color on the camellias! You should definitely get one! The mantle is perfect for your cottage! 😉

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    12. Linda

      February 11, 2013 at 8:11 am

      Good morning Jane,
      Thanks for sharing pictures of your beautiful mantel. Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays. I love the reds and whites. The decorated buckets add to the finishing touch. Happy Valentine's Day to you and your family!! Oh and I almost forgot....the flowers are absolutely gorgeous.

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    13. [email protected]

      February 11, 2013 at 6:03 am

      It all looks so pretty! I especially love the littel burlap bow on the wood. Sweet!

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    14. may

      February 11, 2013 at 5:23 am

      Simply Beautiful x x x

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    15. michelle

      February 11, 2013 at 12:48 am

      Very cute ! I love your fireplace screen.

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    16. Melanie

      February 10, 2013 at 7:53 pm

      Sweet!

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    17. Mary

      February 10, 2013 at 7:01 pm

      I love your cheery mantle decked out for Valentine's Day and your firewood pails Jane! My neighbors have camellias that they let me snip & prune 🙂 Love the pop of color for a gray winter landscape!

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    18. [email protected] Clutter

      February 10, 2013 at 5:31 pm

      I love the big bows and the linked heart chain. The lanterns are perfect too.

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    19. Becky Berry

      February 10, 2013 at 11:16 am

      Love it Jane!

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    20. Kathleen

      February 10, 2013 at 9:59 am

      It looks very pretty, Jane. I really like that rose heart wreath.
      Have a good Sunday! We won't be getting out anytime soon after the blizzard, but at least we have power.
      I do miss the Sunday paper being delivered though, no sale flyers for me to see! 🙂

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    21. Dawn

      February 10, 2013 at 9:15 am

      Jane,
      How lovely! It is just perfect and my favorite touch is the buckets with pine-cones and the red heart. I like how you put the graphic heart on your tv screen too. My first thought was that it was a graphic program running on your tv, like those fake fire scenes. Great post:)

      Reply
    22. Susan in SC

      February 10, 2013 at 8:50 am

      Very sweet Jane. I love the buckets with the hearts and pinecones.

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