Meeting up again with Brenda & Debbie of The Shabby Rose at their new space at Affordable Chic, was so much fun. These friendly gals certainly know how to display their beautiful finds......and they take time to chat and share decorating tips.Below is the 'piece de resistance' of their collection at the moment. A stunning, painted mahogany fireplace surround with attached mirrored over-mantel. This piece is huge, expensive, and absolutely gorgeous. As mentioned before, I would need to win the North Carolina Lottery to be able to afford this and transport it home. Plus, a bigger home would also be necessary!
That lovely painting of the children moved with this piece, and the mercury glass adds shine and elegance.
If this mantel looks familiar to you I'm not surprised. If you have the 2008 copy of Cottage Style (a Meredith Special decorating publication), you will have seen this actual piece in a beach house at Emerald Isle, North Carolina. There, decorated with shells, it was used as a headboard in a guest bedroom. Quite spectacular and I wonder why the piece was sold on.
Beach House image from Cottage Style.
Guess I'll buy a lottery ticket this weekend........will let you know if I'm a winner, then go rent the truck, LOL!
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I can see why you like it so much. It's really beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! That is so pretty! Thank you for sharing, Miss Mary!!
ReplyDeleteYou share the most gorgeous photos Mary. I've got lots of catching up to do here :-)
ReplyDeleteI love the mantle with the chippy paint decorated with mercury glass, shell balls & that gorgeous painting!
Lovely how did you ever resist!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Lisa
Hi Mary,
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by my blog. So nice to meet you. My dog, Bentley, is a soft coated Wheaten Terrier (Wheatens are Irish farm dogs). He is very curious and snifs everything - his nickname is Inspector Bentley. Your photos and blog are beautiful and I enjoyed visiting and looking around. I am originally from North Carolina- Wilmington on the coast. Such a beautiul state.
Have a lovely week.
Blessings,
Erin
I sure hope you win the lottery. I love to see someone have a dream come true. I love that look but I would have to do every room in my house to make it look right.
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