Clocks and Time are frequently used themes in the New Year.
And there are lots of play on words
using "Time."
Playing along with that theme, I used my
vintage clocks and clock faces for the
long mantel in our family room.
Three black frames as a backdrop
gave me a starting point.
Since this mantel is heavy on the blacks, I included
a touch of greenery.
Boxes and books always make good pedestals.
I see I'm already veering off course...this
mantel is anything but simple.
In fact, it's actually quite busy...but I had fun with it!
Thanks for stopping by,
Mary Alice
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I like your play on time Mary Alice. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Gee
It looks awesome. Love all the old vintage clocks and clock faces.
ReplyDeleteKris
I love it! Fabulous clock collection!
ReplyDeleteYour mantle vignette is soooooo fabulous...love all the clock faces!!!
ReplyDelete~Des
Love it Mary Alice, I used frames on mine too!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! You are so creative with your decorating, and all the old worn clocks and things are cozy and lovely together!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Leslie
It might be anything but simple...but to me it's just PERFECT!
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING Mary Alice!! Love the layers!
ReplyDeleteLove it all! Thanks for sharing. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteso much texture and peely goodness!
ReplyDeletesmiles to you.
michele
Love the theme and the way you have put it together! You've inspired me to get the last of the Christmas stuff out and get a new look.
ReplyDeleteGreat mantel with all those clocks. Love how the little red one pops.
ReplyDeleteI think your mantel looks beautiful. I love your clock collection, the boxes and the frames. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYour mantel looks fabulous! It's nice and big so you can get away with busy. I love the clock theme. Nice tip on using the books as risers. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
you've collected some awesome clocks, mary alice! love the frames and urns, too!
ReplyDeleteHi Mary Alice,
ReplyDeleteI just joined your blog. I love the inspirational content and can't wait to see what else you post next.
Please stop by my blog if you have a chance - I'm new at blogging and could use some friends with experience.
best,
Emily
Looks great! love the clock faces grouped together, as well as the real clocks.
ReplyDeleteI love busy, Mary Alice. Lots of interesting items, well displayed.
ReplyDeleteI am a huge fan of old clocks - what a great theme! And the frames and greenery work so nicely too. Really pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love it, Mary Alice! From the frames to the clock faces, it is something that would work perfectly for me and my mantel.
ReplyDeleteYour vignettes are always a favorite of mine!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice, I LOVE it!! Clocks are one of my favorite collections (I noticed the other day how many I have around!) and I recently redid my mantel using silver 'urns' too! Great minds...ha! I really love how you put this all together :)
ReplyDeleteSusan
I love it! The clocks are perfect for a mantel, especially this time of year. Very clever!
ReplyDeleteI love all your old clocks (I don't have a red one myself :@ ) and of course the leaded glass cabinet door looks very elegant, too!
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness Mary Alice, I LOVE your mantel and I LOVE your collection of all those beautiful clocks and clock faces. How's your space going at the shop? Enjoy your evening, Gail
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Mary Alice I LOVE those clock faces!Your mantle looks amazing!
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Anne
Mary Alice, I like your style! I love every piece on your mantel and I really love the wire basket in the header pic. I'm a junker too :-)
ReplyDeleteI love all of the vintage clocks. Your mantel looks beautiful. I would love for you to come and link this up to my Winter Blues Wednesday party that opens tonight at 8pm EST. Hope to see you there.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great mantel. I too used clock faces, but my collection is nothing like your.
ReplyDeleteMary Alice, your mantle is awesome. I love all the unique pieces you display!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice, what a gorgeous mantle!! I love the black especially with the green. It is just gorgeous. Thank you so much for stopping by to see me:-)
ReplyDeleteLove the mantel and your clock collection is magnificent....such an interesting and beautiful display!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Mary Alice! Been reading and truly enjoying your blog since seeing you at Lucketts before Thanksgiving. I loved the posts that you did during December. ALL those vintage ornaments. What a precious collection! Hope many blessings are coming your way in your new adventure. I need to stop by and see ya!
ReplyDeleteYour clock collection is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun theme and an awesome clock collection! Looks beautiful as always.
ReplyDeleteAbout TIME I found your wonderful blog! What a fun way to display a collection. It's an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI love your decorated mantel Mary Alice. You have a wonderful collection.
ReplyDeleteclocks are such a great theme...love all your vignettes
ReplyDeleteWhat a "timeless" -- sorry, I couldn't resist -- collection! It is truly a wonderful mantel display!
ReplyDeleteI love your display Mary Alice. It would certainly be a conversation starter when you had guests over. That's why I love vintage so much! No two things are ever alike. Great mantel!
ReplyDeleteLove your mantle Mary Alice, and I have a similar iron piece of fence in front of my fireplace. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a good "time" putting together your clock themed mantel! (Sorry, I just couldn't resist.) I like the black color used since it has a vintage vibe to it. Black always grounds everything so well. Well, if those clocks work, you'll never have to wonder what time it is!
ReplyDeleteVery creative! I love it! My husband would love this idea! I should look for used clock pieces when we shop! My husband's grandfather used to repair clocks and had a trunk full of goodies. They mysteriously disappeared after he passed on. Anyway, I like the frames the touch of greenery and the different containers! Great job!
ReplyDeleteYour mantle came out beautful, Mary Alice. Nothing better than old boxes, frames and clock faces. The greenery was the icing on the cake. Truly lovely.
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh!! i love your mantel...what a fun collection! and that hint of green is perfect...yes, you have the touch!
ReplyDeleteSimple or not, it sure is pretty! I love the old clock faces and the black frames and accents! Thanks for sharing! Hugs, Leena
ReplyDeleteI love all of your clock faces!!!!They look amazing!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice it's divine, you made great use of your time in creating a mantel of beauty.
ReplyDeleteLove the dark tones against the white of walls, it feels like a Jeanne d Arc magazine page I am looking at.
I too hav a clock face thing, something about time that reminds us how soulful it is.
Beautiful, Mary Alice just beautiful.
Xox
Doré
That's a masterpiece! I would love to have that up on my mantle and my sister would likely flip if she saw that, she loves clocks!
ReplyDeleteYour blog and home are so beautiful...so inspiring! I've had the pleasure of spending the past hour strolling through each lovely post. I love your sense of style and each photo is a masterpiece of creative design and timeless beauty.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by my blog and for your kind comment.
I hope you have a wonderful day.
Blessings,
Carolynn
Mary Alice, Your mantle is beautiful and I love the clock faces. Thanks for joining the Open House party. xx, Sherry
ReplyDeleteI love this whole thing...the frames, the urns, the greenery and especially the clocks. You have such a knack of displaying your vintage things. I don't think it's busy at all. It's perfect!
ReplyDeleteYour collection is wonderful! I've always loved clocks, even as a little girl.
ReplyDeleteWow! What an awesome collection of clocks. I just love that little red alarm clock - I think it totally makes your mantel.
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning....wow.
ReplyDeleteLove your collection of clocks. Adding the greenery was the perfect touch to the whimsy.
ReplyDeleteI love how the mantle turned out - very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHi, Great post. I found you through the blog hop. Now following you.Please stop by and say hi when you get a chance.
ReplyDeleteBe sure and check out my new Blog Hop that we just started, It's Weekly Goals Link Up. It's a great way to stay on track. Have a great day. :) Here's the link in case you want to check it out. Thanks again.http://lenettacarnes.blogspot.com/2013/01/weekly-goals-linkup-html
Mary Alice, I love your January mantel. So inspirational! I love how you combined frames and clocks for a simple look. Thanks for sharing at Simple & Sweet Fridays.
ReplyDeleteJody
Congrats! You've been featured for this creative post at Simple & Sweet Fridays! Have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteJody
Mary Alice, I love this display!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jann