I don't have a fireplace, so we don't have a mantle. We do own a very large entertainment center that has a large area/space at the top that is empty. It is bugging me that its just empty so I want to spruce up the space. I really love the look of the shutters that everyone has been showing lately like this:
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| this one is from u-createcrafts.com |
I would love to do two or three separate shutters with a picture of each of the boys and maybe either a wreath like shown above or even a "T" for our last name. Now I am sure that I would change things in and out for the holidays and such but I am not sure where to get the shutters from. Did most of you buy shutters paint and distress them yourselves or did you find them at a flea market? I am kinda at a crossroads as to what to do.
I did find some other ideas on pinterest that were cute as well
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| How great would this be in a kids playroom? from offbeathome.com |
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| Love the simplicity of this one- from the lovely Char @ crapivemade.com |
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| Love Love Love that these are red, {heart} the pop of the color! from pearls-handcuffs-happyhour.blogspot.com |
And this really has me thinking about doing it myself:
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| thanks for the inspiration cozycottagecute.com |
So, if you've done a shutter project- post a pic! Or leave me a comment and tell me how you did it. I need some info. I am SICK of looking at this empty space!! Thanks everyone!
When we lived in Mobile, I found some shutters at Hudson's (I don't think they were wood wood), I'll have to see if I can find a pic of one that I did. Have you thought of looking at a Habitat Re-Store (do we even have any of those around here?)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you decide to do :)
Dollie