tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post2050587329790525115..comments2024-03-28T06:34:35.046-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decor Chick | Thrifty DIY, Decor and Organizing: Adding shiplap & molding above a fireplace Thrifty Decor Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-48580443971179183712012-07-06T06:51:16.918-04:002012-07-06T06:51:16.918-04:00Nice job! Before I started blogging I only change...Nice job! Before I started blogging I only changed my mantle at Christmas. I liked the way it looked a lot and didn't see any reason to change it. Since blogging, I have been experimenting with seasonal mantles and it has been a fun challenge. I've been slow with summer and probably will get it done just about the time the fall mantle parties start though!karen@somewhatquirkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02772267613790523188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-12766545594453725392012-07-03T19:28:41.217-04:002012-07-03T19:28:41.217-04:00Hey, love the mantle! So gorgeous!
If you do pain...Hey, love the mantle! So gorgeous!<br /><br />If you do paint it, you can always use a glaze to hi light the groves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-43915762863683629792012-07-01T10:38:35.548-04:002012-07-01T10:38:35.548-04:00What a great idea -- it really looks great! And I...What a great idea -- it really looks great! And I love the accessories you have up there -- truly timeless. :-)Maria M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00849545068780579490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-26251253459731970062012-06-29T15:43:45.099-04:002012-06-29T15:43:45.099-04:00Love your Mantel. I actually recently changed it u...Love your Mantel. I actually recently changed it up for the 4th of July season. See it her: http://mandyandconner.com/2012/06/29/baby-youre-a-firework/Mandy Vhttp://www.mandyandconner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-49772021566313258012012-06-28T18:50:28.147-04:002012-06-28T18:50:28.147-04:00Yes! That looks super. Super duper. I praise yo...Yes! That looks super. Super duper. I praise your patience, your problem solving abilities, your aesthetic, and your simply gorgeous new fireplace corner.Julie Shttp://www.figtreesundays.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-22758695329709292552012-06-28T13:24:40.824-04:002012-06-28T13:24:40.824-04:00Can you tell me where you got your rug? I love the...Can you tell me where you got your rug? I love the colors!Sara H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-73371311774710073722012-06-28T10:36:44.401-04:002012-06-28T10:36:44.401-04:00This looks so nice. It really lightens up the room...This looks so nice. It really lightens up the room!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03339633516504913425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-2999719978008040602012-06-28T09:18:23.216-04:002012-06-28T09:18:23.216-04:00I feel your joy! We had the 80's 'wall o&#...I feel your joy! We had the 80's 'wall o' brick' fireplace--with ugly brick AND an ugly blocky mantel that was neither deep nor level. 8' wide and floor-to-ceiling ickiness.<br />Horrible.<br />Would love to say I performed a diy transformation, but actually I sought professional help. We had the top half sheetrocked and a surround added to the bottom, wire-brushed the remaining exposed brick (it came out more mellow-looking), had built-ins added on each side, and I now have a beautiful 8' long x 10" deep mantle to decorate. I change it out seasonally at least--hubby calls it my new hobby. Lol. I'd link pics if I knew how--sorry!<br />Susan in RaleighAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-42796599306608540482012-06-28T08:39:55.302-04:002012-06-28T08:39:55.302-04:00Love all the changes to the fireplace! The planks...Love all the changes to the fireplace! The planks really tie together the mantel and bring some presence to the fireplace. Corner fireplaces are a real challenge (but oh so lovely on a cold night!). I have a lovely 1960's stone behemoth in my tiny living room. I call it 'the Hulk'. Removal is not an option, so I'm going with the retro-vintage vibe for now. Thanks so much for all you share in your blog! It is wonderful!Madeleinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-5001144777173313132012-06-27T22:39:39.672-04:002012-06-27T22:39:39.672-04:00Oh, wow, that's really beautiful, Sarah. Such ...Oh, wow, that's really beautiful, Sarah. Such a huge difference from what that corner used to look like! It really kind of brightens it up, too. Love it!Julia @ Hooked on Houseshttp://hookedonhouses.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-90169279416876214462012-06-27T21:42:17.786-04:002012-06-27T21:42:17.786-04:00I love it! It was worth the weight. I don't ch...I love it! It was worth the weight. I don't change my mantle up until the holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas)JOY 2 JOURNEYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11613331037278198102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-11252033325653329602012-06-27T16:20:40.332-04:002012-06-27T16:20:40.332-04:00That looks absolutely 100% better! I love it!That looks absolutely 100% better! I love it!Ashley@AttemptsAtDomesticationhttp://attemptsatdomestication.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-18612730001462202712012-06-27T15:28:01.987-04:002012-06-27T15:28:01.987-04:00Love your blog. Have poured over the pictures man...Love your blog. Have poured over the pictures many times. Come visit me at my brand new blog-right now mostly self-help but eventually will include DIY projects.<br /><br />Keep up the good work.Rebeccahttp://theworminmyapple.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-83097345341018930812012-06-27T14:20:18.636-04:002012-06-27T14:20:18.636-04:00It looks amazing, Sarah! It's the perfect fini...It looks amazing, Sarah! It's the perfect finishing touch to your new fireplace wall!! <br /><br />It was so nice to meet you at Haven. (I was the dork that walked up to you at the cocktail party and muttered something awkwardly, that I can't seem to recall!) <br /><br />Haven was fantastic, and I want to say a big thank you to you and the ladies, for all of your hard work! <br /><br />xo-LisaNothing But Blue Skies...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07450926654207269410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-3863101453699275412012-06-27T13:37:46.567-04:002012-06-27T13:37:46.567-04:00I luuuurve it! ;) I think it adds that extra piza...I luuuurve it! ;) I think it adds that extra pizazz to the fireplace and rounds out the whole room. Great job! I'm off to pin it now, in case I ever get a fireplace. Thanks for the inspiration.Cass@Happiness Lives Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14446788000849996063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-72025737852167304922012-06-27T10:53:17.929-04:002012-06-27T10:53:17.929-04:00I love that lipstick trick with the screws--so cle...I love that lipstick trick with the screws--so clever! I am definitely going to use that. I am also a big fan of primed molding for the very same reason--no one can tell if you're lazy! Though, getting mine painted is one my to-do list... :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09412092717943205441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-85004282468930309822012-06-27T10:22:01.132-04:002012-06-27T10:22:01.132-04:00It looks great Sarah! I thought it looked good bef...It looks great Sarah! I thought it looked good before, but now it really does look even better!! Everything pops against the white background! And I can't believe it only took you an hour!!Tonya @ Love of Family And Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481196139070666800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-51167624457366141842012-06-27T09:58:14.390-04:002012-06-27T09:58:14.390-04:00I love it! Hard to believe you did it in an hour.....I love it! Hard to believe you did it in an hour...looks like a big job that turned out perfect!Debbie @DewdropGableshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10747405747361970506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-36971996675399263322012-06-27T09:06:04.752-04:002012-06-27T09:06:04.752-04:00Phooey, you mean you're supposed to paint the ...Phooey, you mean you're supposed to paint the pre-primed stuff? :) Your fireplace looks great!SheilaG @ Plum Doodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10581627279563855253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-68629337844022370482012-06-27T08:56:40.072-04:002012-06-27T08:56:40.072-04:00Brilliant! I am so Pinning this...as soon as I fin...Brilliant! I am so Pinning this...as soon as I finish my comment. :) Your mantel really and truly pops now. Love the lipstick tip--who says you can't use lipstick when you are DIYing? ;)Amanda @ Serenity Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-59532815176108882012-06-27T08:42:01.542-04:002012-06-27T08:42:01.542-04:00Your fireplace is looking fabulous!! What a fabulo...Your fireplace is looking fabulous!! What a fabulous, quick & thrifty way to add more oomph to it. I tend to change up my fireplace accessories on a regular seasonal basis but the backdrop I leave as I have 10'ft ceilings and changing up the artwork is too much work!<br />Have a great day!!<br />ChristineGlamaMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05156758416399867315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-19367945574796678402012-06-27T08:41:11.665-04:002012-06-27T08:41:11.665-04:00It looks great! What a perfect finishing touch. An...It looks great! What a perfect finishing touch. And I love that you didn't even have to paint the boards. :)Mandy Ford Art & Illustrationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15290049477795062895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-42652626419739177752012-06-27T08:32:34.461-04:002012-06-27T08:32:34.461-04:00Beautiful fireplace job! Love it!Beautiful fireplace job! Love it!Meaningful Nesthttp://meaningfulnest.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-71002990240460426812012-06-27T08:31:00.035-04:002012-06-27T08:31:00.035-04:00I love this transformation Sarah! The lipstick tri...I love this transformation Sarah! The lipstick trick makes you seem like a chic yet powerful DIYer! Haha! The boards look great! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-76469958428192146712012-06-27T06:31:35.715-04:002012-06-27T06:31:35.715-04:00It looks amazing! What a huge impact. I wish I co...It looks amazing! What a huge impact. I wish I could do something similar with my fireplace {it's dark and I hate it}, but since it's all brick I'm a bit limited.aimee {sixteen fourteen}http://sixteenfourteen.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.com