I found thisbeautiful oil paintingat the thrift store for a $1.50.The painting and my newly crafted moss monogramwere the inspiration I used to freshen up my mantle.Making a moss monogram was so easy!I simply traced around the letter onto the back of a moss mat (ready-made moss glued onto netting, purchased at the craft store).Then I cut and hot glued the moss pieces onto the monogram. I added faux nature onto my mantle---a flower resembling those in the painting, and a pot of grass to balance the moss letter.On the other side I placed two yellow ceramic artichokes and a tall pink orchid that mimic the colors in the art.All that was needed to complete the mantle was a few brightly colored books and a couple of shiny candlesticks (my favorite go-to items in decor!).
And there you have a fresh, ready-for-spring mantle!