An Easter Mantel in the Hearth Room

I haven't gone all out for Spring and Easter decor this year because I really don't have a lot of my dishes and seasonal pottery unpacked. Back in August when I started packing up all the seasonal dishes and decor I had no concept that we wouldn't be fully moved in until Spring. It's probably a good thing that I was ignorant, otherwise I've had been even more stressed out about the whole process. 

I had a few tubs in the garage that I raided back in early March anticipating decorating for Spring and Easter, but all my figural pitchers and Spring themed goodies are still in a storage unit. So, I'm using what I was able to grab, and added those things to the mantel.

If you look closely you'll see items tweaked and moved around a little. It takes me awhile to decide what looks best, where. Here's a lamp; now it's gone. Here's a vintage print; now it's on the other side. oh well, I know that many of you are the same way... and usually it takes looking at a photo to give me the final decision. It's crazy what we miss when just looking at something versus through the lens of a camera.

I found these little vintage mdf cutouts a few years ago and have really enjoyed using them for Easter decorating.

Here are a few more pics of the Hearth Room. I'm so sorry for the poor lighting; it's naturally dim in here because of the lack of direct sunlight. Which means I have to turn on the overhead lights and lighten things up when editing. It's such a cozy little spot, I just keep a table lamp on most of the time, so I don't miss the strong direct lighting. I'm sure that originally the opening to the Garden Room was a set of patio or French doors to a back patio.

This little white bench which was handmade in Marietta, Georgia back in the 80's, almost didn't make it to this house. It had been in the back hallway at the other house. I literally didn't know what to do with it so the movers just set it down there... and it stayed put. Now, it's a perfect place to set a glass or cup.

Seeing things from all these different angles helps to get an idea of how this space sits in the house. The French doors are into my office, which is still an untidy mess. Hopefully I'll be able to pull things together soon to share. Same with the kitchen; I'm still working on things.

I'd have to say that right now this space is my favorite in the house. It's so easy to sit down with my laptop and take a little break from the kitchen. I'm looking forward to using the back porch soon. We've been waiting for someone to come help us with the outside clean up chores, but my wicker outdoor pieces and potting bench are calling my name.

Be sure and come back Monday when I'll be participating in a big fun Blog Hop, 

"Hop Into Easter", 

put together by my good friend Amber from Follow the Yellow Brick Home

joining in here:

 Sunday at Home at Little Farmstead   Amaze Me Monday at Dwellings

Dishing It and Digging It at DIY180  Inspiration Monday at Refresh Restyle   

Tips and Tutorials at Home Stories A to Z

Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life   Totally Terrific Tuesday at Sweet Parrish Place 

Keep in Touch at Let's Add Sprinkles  Talk of the Town at Knick of Time

Share Your Style at French Ethereal 

Homestyle Gathering at My Wee Abode  Style Showcase at Shabby Fufu  

 Wonderful Wednesday at LeCultivateur 

Thursday Favorite Things at Follow the Yellow Brick Home

Grace at Home at Imparting Grace

Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage