The Mantel

Just as every outfit needs a statement-making accessory, every home needs a centerpiece! Meet the heart of my Clinton Hill townhouse, my mantel, and find out all the varied & resourceful ways that I’m styling it for the holiday season! Did I mention: you don’t have to have a mantel to test these tricks. Try them on any focal point in your home: a dining table, an entryway vignette, a favorite coffee table, styled amongst wine on your bar cart, the opportunities are endless!

Rhapsody in Bloom:

For a foolproof way to liven up the living room (and deny the impending winter season), I snagged fresh-cut flowers to accent an “endless summer” mantelpiece. Our Hawkins New York Glassware and Skultuna Watering Can are perfect pieces to complement the bouquets, and artwork from calligrapher Stephanie Fishwick (available on our site!) brings an added pop of color for a more-is-more look. The finishing touch? Light a colorful candle in our Grand Boule Candlestick to set the mood!

 

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Pro Tip: No need to run to the florist (and break the bank) for the perfect bouquet — I grabbed these blooms from my local bodega!
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Confetti Vase:
$50
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Summer Sun By Stephanie Fishwick:
$275
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Reaching New Heights:

Dressed up with the timeless designs from Skultunathe Swedish metal masters, this mantelpiece shines. I let the easy elegance of this stunning brassware speak for itself, playing with height to make the spread dynamic and eye-catching.

 

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Pro Tip: Keep your brass looking brand new with Brasso polish.
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In Rotation: Fortune Finds 9
Tatlin Vase:
$160
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Lily Candlestick in Silver:
$160
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Made for Minimalists:

You don’t have to pull out all the stops for a wow-worthy mantel! Pick high-impact pieces, like the moody Grand Boule Candlestick and Hawkins New York’s Cast Iron Bowls, for a minimalist arrangement with maximum effect!

 

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Pro Tip: Once they’re done with decor-duty, these cast-iron bowls are the key to the perfect salsa spread!
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Cast Iron Nesting Bowls:
$35
In Rotation: Fortune Finds 20
Grand Boule Candlestick in Black:
$445
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The Heritage Piece Remix:

Think that decor updates always require newness? Think again! Don’t be afraid to mix-and-match the pieces you already have for a completely fresh look. Why buy more when you can breathe new life into the things you already own?

*many of the elements on this mantle can also be found in my Rhapsody in Bloom mantel*

 

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Pro Tip: Lean art against the wall for a layered look.
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Confetti Cup:
$16
In Rotation: Fortune Finds 19
Grand Boule Candlestick in White:
$430
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Finishing Touches:

A few more pieces for your mantel’s consideration.

 

In Rotation: Fortune Finds 14
Watering Can:
$192
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Pomme Vase in Blush:
$120
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Taper Candles:
$8
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Nattlight Candlesticks:
$120 - $160
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Large Mouth Vase:
$90
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Abstract Chair Wood Panel:
$400
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