The Prairie Style Mantle

My husband brought home a mantle several months ago and I have kept it dark wood as I was not sure what I wanted to do with it


but this morning I went to get the oil changed in my car and in the waiting area I pick Up the Southern Living magazine and see a front door painted in Sherwin Williams something blue very close to the color I love on Rachel Ashwells Liliput lodge at the prairie,  car gets finished I proceed to the paint store pick me up a can of that paint go home get out the sander and there you have it that is how I am inspired


it took less than three hours to complete this project





Completed Mantle

Before, I started by sanding the flat part of mantle to leave some natural wood


I used one coat of Something blue and one coat of my go to white sanded white while it was still damp, sanded all the rest, put natural stain on cherry wood

And here is the After

I put my farmhouse dresser in the part that opens of the mantle, I don't like displaying mantles with nothing in the middle so came up with this idea for the guest room in the four gables farmhouse we are building wanted to do this project to help pass time while waiting.....

If your curious why the frame does not have a picture in it.....we are going to have a jersey cow once settled so abby can raise a calf every year and show.....I am holding this frame open for a picture of the cow!!

and Now
 I need to share a pic
My Daughter Cassie Brabec took of my daughter and granddaughter  Abby and Ella baking a cake!


Hope you like my little project!

  Thanks for reading I am sharing this mantle project with Miss Mustardseeds Furniture Feature Friday

Have a Great Week Ya'll!!

Sherry


Comments

  1. Great job, Sherry! I love colors on the furniture. My favorite is pink, but blue looks very good too. I want to repaint one my cabinet into blue, can´t wait! And the Prairie is very inspiring place for me, too. Have a nice days, xoxo Michaela

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    1. Michaela I too love pink and have another project soon with pink...a dresser. Can't wait to see your cabinet and what you do!1 Have a wonderful day thanks for stopping by!

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  2. What a great idea! I have been wanting a mantle, but didn't know how I could make it work without a fireplace. This is a great idea and I have the perfect spot that I have been considering. Will have to get me the perfect size chest. That will be on my list of nexts.

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    1. White Lace and Promises, I hope you find the perfect dresser to go in your mantle, I was sitting one day wondering what to take to new home what to keep and was afraid I would need to get rid of mantle with the pillars it will not fit a bed in between to be used as a headboard so i thought....make it a focal point with a dresser I just happened to already have this dresser in another room it fit so perfect is was crazy good luck on your finds can't wait to see what you do!!

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  4. I love it AND your creativity, Sherry! I can only imagine how beautiful your new farmhouse will look! :)

    xoxo laurie

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    1. So sweet Laurie!! Thanks for stopping by over here!

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  5. Enjoyed seeing this on Facebook. It looks great! Your new house is going to be so fun for you to decorate--and us to watch! :)

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    1. Thanks Sandy!! Thanks for sharing in my excitement my friend!

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  6. I must say, I love your painted mantle...but even more, I had seen the picture of your daughter & grand on facebook & I ADORED it!!! The little ones face is soooooo absolutely priceless!!! Thanks for stopping by my blog today!!
    Smiles,
    Susie

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    1. HI Susie! Loved your blog thanks for stopping by my place!

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  7. Hi sweet Sherry !!! Great job,love the blue color and all your pretty shabby chic things !!! Girls is cute :-)
    Have a nice weekend!xoxo
    Vicky

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    1. Hi Michaela!! Thanks so much and you have a wonderful weekend too!!

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