Cupcakes and Cashmere

Fireplaces in the Fall

October 22nd, 2010

One of the things that immediately sold me on our apartment was the old fireplace (built in the 1930′s).  It no longer functions, but it still brings a warmth to the living room that I absolutely love.  It’s now dominated by a massive flat screen above, but I still wanted to find other ways to decorate around it.   I picked up these colorful leaves a few days ago and decided that they’d make a nice and simple garland.  I secured the leaves with miniature clothespins and strung them on a piece of dental floss, which I secured with tape.  I’m sure there are far classier ways to do this, but the whole process took mere minutes and the overall effect is quite nice.





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  • http://www.lullah.tumblr.com Jocelyn

    The fireplace is amazing!!! So is your nailpolish…what colour is it?

  • Marian

    I swear I’m currently wearing the same nail polish! What a confirmation that your blog is fabulous

  • http://puppylovepreschool.blogspot.com erika

    love this idea. absolutely gorgeous-pretty. i’m going to do it with my preschoolers and decorate the classroom!

  • http://heart-of-light.blogspot.com Rachel (heart of light)

    So sweet – I always make a point of scooping up handfuls of leaves to bring home as soon as I notice that the colors are starting to change. I love them.

  • http://www.bellinisoiree.com Talia

    This is tres adorable! Will have to try this leafy decor!

    Cheers!

  • http://kendallcrow.wordpress.com/ kendall

    such a wonderful idea! absolutely love it.

  • Heather

    what a sweet idea!
    now please share the nailpolish colour/brand?

  • http://anneliepop.blogg.se Annelie

    Very cosy! We have a gas fire in our house and in the winter it’s so nice to heat the house up with it and it looks so cosy, with candles, gingerbread cookies and mulled wine :-)

  • http://ecocupscious.com Cups

    Love this idea! hmm, now where do I find mini clothespins??

  • http://newmommylounge.com Stepanie

    Love this. The ideas here are endless really, but I’m going to start with the leaves and lucky for me, there are about 10 bags full in my garage right now!

    http://www.newmommylounge.com

  • D’Ann

    Cute and love the grey nail polish!

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  • http://www.etsy.com/shop/rebelbellevintage rebel belle vintage

    Hah, those mini clothespins are too cute! I really like this idea, it’s so simple yet it changes the entire ambiance of a room. I like to bring the outdoors in. This is a fresh take on decorating for the everyday nature-lover.

    xo,
    Alyssa
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/rebelbellevintage

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  • http://www.vintageprettypearl.blogspot.com Pearl

    The leaves are simply adorable.
    i love it.


    Pearl