Wednesday, June 3, 2009

If I Had a Mantel

This may be what I would do with it....
I am in love with the board covered with Madagascar cloth and finished with nailheads. I also love the photo and the shape inside of the frame. I am going to try to do that with some existing frames with new mats.

Room by Robert Stilin seen in House Beautiful

11 comments:

Brooke @ Blueprint Bliss said...

M- That is so neat. Have never seen anything like it!!

So glad we were able to catch up last night!

paula said...

I just love this idea.

Aartee said...
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alison giese Interiors said...

I have that picture saved too! I want an idea board (huge, of course!) like that!

Christina said...

i like this idea...hmmm.

Down Pillow said...

Interesting, modern way to utilize the mantel :)

Wanderings of a Wannabe said...

i totally remember that mantel and remember loving that photo. thanks for bringing it back!

Under a Green Roof said...

I love that board - you are super crafty, you could SO make that!

LindsB said...

LOVE THIS!! I just made a board exactly like that for my BF office for him to post stuff and now I'm thinking I need to make one for my mantle too- love love love this!

Maureen Stevens said...

i haven't seen anything like this before. it's like a linen pinboard, love it!

Carry Grace said...

Really like this.