Tag: fireplace mantle

• Building a faux fireplace mantle, part 3

  When we last left you, our beautiful antique mantle with its faux firebox looked like this: Nothing was painted, no stone was laid. Things were kinda bare. And unfinished. Our first item on the agenda was to paint it. First, we caulked any cracks or areas we felt needed filling in. We painted the mantle…

  LumberInMyMiniVan

  November 17, 2019

  living room, make it yourself, Pin-spired projects

  2019, Antiques, cozy places, decor, decor tips and tricks, decorating, decorating tips, DIY, farmhouse, farmhouse decor, farmhouse style, fireplace mantle, Fixer Upper Inspired, fixer upper style, home style, New uses for old things, projects, recycle, remodel, repurpose, thrifty decor

• Building a faux fireplace mantle

  Last month, I told you all about how my husband and I purchased and antique fireplace mantle. We have a long, blank and boring wall in our living room, that unfortunately is our focal wall when you walk in the door. I’ve always wanted a pretty fireplace on that wall but knew we couldn’t afford…

  LumberInMyMiniVan

  November 13, 2019

  2020, cheap decorating, living room, rustic DIY

  Antiques, budget decorating, cheap decor, decor, DIY, fireplace, fireplace mantle, repurpose

• Restoring an antique fireplace mantle

  Last weekend, I posted this picture on Instagram, leading my followers to wonder what I’m up to. I’m going to go ahead and tell you that this project will take several posts, and I’ll be talking about it for the next few weeks…but I’m happy to scratch the surface today. This absolutely lovely antique mantle…

  LumberInMyMiniVan

  October 28, 2019

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  2019, antique, cheap decor, decor, farmhouse, farmhouse decor, farmhouse style, fireplace mantle, Fixer Upper Inspired, New uses for old things, old stuff, projects, repurpose, wood work, Woodwork