Old World Style Tuscan Mantle

Tuscan design is casual, rustic, weathered, and colorful. Today, I decided to re-do my mantle, after all, the mantle should be the focal point of the room is resides in. 

Let's begin with a...

I took everything down and started fresh!

I moved my big iron gate and hung a wreath on it for spring. I flanked the iron gate with two Tuscan candle sconces for ambiance.

Now came the fun part....L A Y E R I N G the mantle! 

I placed two topiary plants on each side of the mantle to balance everything out.

The sconces are from Kirkland's and the Iron Gate is from Ross.

I added some yellow and green pottery to add a pop of color. I placed everything at varying heights, added some greenery, and a few moss balls.

I think by hanging the wreath on the gate, well, it gives it a charming appearance, and adds character.

The greenery helps to fill in bare spots and adds a bit of texture.

 Since I re-styled the mantle, I now feel inspired to change the family room around, so off to move the furniture....wish me luck! ;)

Do you feel your mantle expresses your style and the overall vision that you're trying to implement in your room? I feel my mantle expresses the direction I want to go in, now I just need to go make it happen and Tuscan-ize the room! ;) Thanks for stopping by and for the sweet comments on my last post! 
XOXO ~Liz
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