Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Where the idea came from...

 Happy Monday friends!
 I'm joining Debbie's Holiday Knockoff Decor Party today. I'm sharing where I got the inspiration to do this years Christmas mantel.
Here's the image I found over at BHG, I loved this look!
In mine I used a real wreath and I wanted to add a few pops of red.

 BHG inspiration photo...
my copy...

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a super week!

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45 comments:

  1. RonDecember 10, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    Martina,

    Your mantle is just beautiful. Your photos are always wonderful. Have a great Monday:) xo

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  2. DebbiedoosDecember 10, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    Martina you done good...I like your pop of red too. Thank you so much for sharing your inspiration with the copy cat party.

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  3. KellyDecember 10, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Well, well, well. How sneaky of you. LOL! I didn't know you copied that idea! I love it. I copy things ALL the time. Why else do we look at all this inspiration, right? I love yours with the red color for your living room.

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  4. THE FARMHOUSE PORCHDecember 10, 2012 at 9:11 AM

    It looks great! You have such a pretty mantle to work with too♥
    Linsey

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  5. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsDecember 10, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    I just love how you used it in the frame, Martina!

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  6. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsDecember 10, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    What a wonderful job Martina! I love your look even better because of the red.

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  7. chateau chicDecember 10, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Great inspirational photo, Martina! I like how you added some red on your mantel. Love the idea of the wreath inside a picture frame. I'll have to tuck that one away for next year.
    Mary Alice

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  8. MariaelenaDecember 10, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    Lovely Martina...Merry Christmas!!
    xo, Mariaelena

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  9. Sonny GDecember 10, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    its beautiful , Martina. I love your rendition of that mantle scape.

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  10. AnonymousDecember 10, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Hi Martina! Your mantel is so beautiful and I really do like yours better. It looks more real, if you know what I mean. Just gorgeous and have a wonderful day.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  11. Pam - @diy Design FanaticDecember 10, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Your mantel looks beautiful Martina! I love the wreath inside the frame. So pretty!

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  12. Pat@BPMDecember 10, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Wonderful mantel, Martina! I love your wreath in a frame and the pops of red.

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  13. Linda December 10, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Great copycat!! Your pictures are so crisp...

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  14. Tammy @ A Walk in the CountrysideDecember 10, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    Martina, Your mantel is so beautiful! Great job on the copycat!

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  15. Maria ElenaDecember 10, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    Martina, your copy cat is amazing! Love, love the pops of red on yours! Beautiful!

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  16. Becca BertottiDecember 10, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    You did an incredible job with your copy cat challenge, Martina! Your framed wreath is gorgeous and so very classy. Perfect focal point for your gorgeous holiday mantel!

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  17. ANNEDecember 10, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    Nice job Martina! You have such a pretty fireplace!

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  18. GailDecember 10, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    It's beautiful Martina! I love the look of a wreath inside a frame. Your frame is gorgeous. Enjoy your day, Gail

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  19. DIYbyDesignDecember 10, 2012 at 4:41 PM

    You did a great job on your mantel. Yours is just as gorgeous as your inspiration.

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  20. BabsDecember 10, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Your mantel looks great. Love the wreath in the frame. Great idea!

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  21. Sunflowers With SmilesDecember 10, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    Great job on your mantel,it looks great!

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  22. AnneDecember 10, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    Martina yours is even prettier than your inspired one! LOVE the pops of red!
    xx
    Anne

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  23. NanaDianaDecember 10, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    I can't believe I didn't comment on this earlier! Yours is prettier than the original....shhhhhhh....xo Diana

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  24. Sissie's Shabby CottageDecember 10, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    I love this Martina. It's so pretty!!!

    hugs
    Sissie

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  25. An Oasis in the DesertDecember 10, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    I really like the real wreath with the red berries. Your mantel looks lovely, Martina!

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  26. Designing DomesticityDecember 10, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    It's easy to see why you were so inspired by that imagine. Beautiful. Well done you with your version. Thanks for sharing and happy holidays, liz

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  27. Debra@CommonGroundDecember 11, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Beautiful, love the gorgeous frame and the red!!

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  28. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRDecember 11, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Ha! How pretty! Love that pop of red! Great job!

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  29. CindyDecember 11, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Hi Martina,
    Your mantel is beautiful, you have a gorgeous wreath and the trees are adorable. I also love the snowmen that you have on the hearth.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  30. Linda@Coastal CharmDecember 11, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    Hello Martina,
    You are a really good copy cat!!! Love how yours turned out.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  31. Custom ComfortsDecember 11, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Love your wreath hung inside the gorgeous frame - what a unique idea. I hung my peppermint wreath inside a vintage window frame, but I think I like yours much better.
    Cindy

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  32. PamelaDecember 11, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    Yep, you nailed it Martina! Again love your mantel.

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  33. Leslie HarrisDecember 11, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    Martina, I can't believe I didn't recognize this connection when I saw your mantel. This inspiration photo is one of my all time favorite mantels and that's probably why I loved yours too. You did a fantastic job.
    Leslie (aka Gwen Moss)

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  34. Ann from On Sutton PlaceDecember 11, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Ha...I like yours better!

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  35. OliveDecember 11, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Martina, it's a stunner. I love using empty frames and your addition of live greens and berries makes it. xo, olive

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  36. must love junkDecember 11, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    Oh, I love your copy even better! Looks wonderful :)
    Susan

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  37. RhondaDecember 12, 2012 at 12:48 AM

    I adore the wreath inside the large frame - so fun!
    Rhonda

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  39. Ivy and ElephantsDecember 12, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    A great likeness Martina. Your little snowmen are just adorable!
    A perfect mantle.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  40. Cathy @ My 1929 CharmerDecember 12, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    I'm not just saying this but I do think I like yours better. BHG's is a little to formal for me, yours is so very pretty, a very nice looking mantel. Who knows, now you are the inspiration for someone else!

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  41. xinexDecember 12, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    What a beautiful copy, Martina. I like yours better with the touch of red.....Christine

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  42. Kim @ French Country AntiquesDecember 12, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    Great copy. I LOVE the wreath in the frame and yours looks beautiful.

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  43. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingDecember 12, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    Great copy job with your own twist! :) I like the "wreath in a frame" idea. And I love that palm tree chair in the BHG photo. :)

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  44. Always NestingDecember 14, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    Beautiful!

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  45. thistlewoodfarmDecember 16, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    What a pretty mantel! I love the inspiration....but I love how you added the color! Absolutely perfect!

    blessings,
    karianne

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I love reading your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by, Martina