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Simple Modern Boho Mantle

May 16, 2016 by Cassie 24 Comments

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Happy Monday!  Did you all have a great weekend?  We had a fabulous weekend just hanging out as a family and getting things done.  Friday night though, I went to an event put on by Silk & Burlap called “Friends & Fashion.”  Unfortunately none of my friends could actually go with me so it was friendless and fashion for this girl, but I had the best time!  I was looking forward to a night out and am comfortable attending events solo but I ended up knowing several people there, so it made it a lot of fun. (Hi Tara, Pam, & Robin!)  The event included a fashion show of several of the gorgeous new pieces in the Summer line at Silk & Burlap, and then afterwards all attendees were invited over to the shop where we received 25% off our purchases.  Sign me up!  I came home with a beautiful long summery tunic I was debating.  When I texted Chris a picture and told him I was thinking about it, his response was “Get it.”  Well, twist my arm.  In addition that that I also purchased the cutest white cacti to create a simple modern boho mantle in our living room.Simple Modern Boho Mantle with White CactiPinShortly after my Spring tour I moved most of my houseplants outside for the season (you can see  their new spot here & here).  That left the mantle looking rather empty but I just couldn’t find inspiration… nothing struck me so I just left it very plain.  The first thing I saw when I walked into Silk & Burlap was these white cacti, sitting on a shelf, and I had to have them! (Unfortunately, they have only one left and it’s not the style I bought.  However, I did some research and I found the same cacti in gold here.)  I purchased a cute little short one seen below.  I placed him on a stack of a few blue vintage books for height.White Cacti on Modern Boho MantlePinI also added one of my rustic dipped log DIY candlesticks. And when I say added I mean I have just left them up there for almost a year because I love them on the mantle so much!
Simple Modern Boho Mantle with Fringe, Cactus, and rustic log candlestickPinOn the other side, I placed the taller cactus and another stack of books, this time under a candlestick.  I was seeking balance, but not symmetry.Simple Modern Boho Mantle with Cactus & Books & Log CandlestickPinI just love the way it all looks together… not much color, but it makes a statement nonetheless.Simple Modern Boho Mantle with White Cactus, Fringe, Books, and CandlesticksPinThe living room is one of my favorite spaces in our home, and I’ve worked on simplifying in there, so this mantle couldn’t be a better fit for my current mood.Eclectic Modern Boho Living Room- Vintage Navy Velvet Sofa, Black fireplacePinAnd of course the view from my favorite seat in the house always makes me smile. Fabulous Vintage Velvet Sofa and Black Fireplace- modern boho-eclecticPinWell, that’s all!  Wish I could stay here and lounge on my sofa, but I have a barn sale to get ready for!  It’s Monday- go get it, girl!


PS- I still cannot for the life of me figure out why my images are crystal clear and then as soon as they are uploaded into wordpress…. blurry.  I’ve resized them, added a plug in that is supposed to help… and nothing.  I would welcome any thoughts (in a dumbed down non-techie lingo).

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  1. [email protected] says

    May 16, 2016 at 7:13 am

    Love the cacti. So pretty against the black and you have to share a photo of the tunic

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    • Cassie says

      May 17, 2016 at 7:20 am

      i couldn’t find one anywhere online and i am sick and it’s too cold to wear it! so maybe later. 😉 or i can text you a sexy selfie.

      Reply
  2. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    May 16, 2016 at 7:42 am

    Those cacti are so perfect in there!!! And yes, we definitely need to see the tunic!

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    • Cassie says

      May 17, 2016 at 7:18 am

      thank you, shelley! i tried to find an image online but came up empty. and i am sick and it’s too cold to wear it now, so maybe later. 😉

      Reply
  3. Emy says

    May 16, 2016 at 9:21 am

    Looks great! I think you change your mantle as much as I change my living room around. In fact, they seem to coincide, it seems. It must be the season for simplicity. 😉
    Your pictures look fine on my computer.

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    • Cassie says

      May 17, 2016 at 7:16 am

      haha! i love to change it but i actually only do it maybe 4-5 times a year now and i used to do it all the time! 😉

      Reply
  4. Gretchen says

    May 16, 2016 at 10:27 am

    I love your cacti! So perfect on the mantel!

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    • Cassie says

      May 17, 2016 at 7:16 am

      thank you! chris is pretty stoked to have a couple phallic symbols right up there on display. he’s such a guy and that’s what he sees when he sees a cactus.

      Reply
  5. Coco says

    May 16, 2016 at 12:29 pm

    As always, your chic style seems effortless! I love the simplicity of the mantel and how it makes its own statement in the room. Just gorgeous, love love love! Hugs, CoCo

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    • Cassie says

      May 17, 2016 at 7:15 am

      thank you so much, coco! i appreciate it! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Allison says

    May 16, 2016 at 5:20 pm

    Your mantle looks great! It’s very striking with the black and white. Love the simplicity of it. Yes, I would like to see a photo of your new tunic, too! I went searching for that pretty blush top you got and couldn’t find it. Maybe they’ll still get some in.

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    • Cassie says

      May 17, 2016 at 7:14 am

      oh i hope they do! it’s seriously so comfortable, too! i will try to get the tunic- i searched everywhere online for an image and couldn’t find one.

      Reply
  7. Tania says

    May 16, 2016 at 8:42 pm

    Love it, the black with the white cactus and fringe trim, etc. looks great!

    Tania

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    • Cassie says

      May 17, 2016 at 7:12 am

      thank you so much, tania!

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  8. laura janning says

    May 17, 2016 at 7:34 am

    my favorite seat in the house too! your images aren’t bad. They don’t look blurry to me.

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    • Cassie says

      May 18, 2016 at 7:14 pm

      ok good- that is good to know! thank you! maybe it’s on my end?

      Reply
  9. Anita Diaz says

    May 17, 2016 at 7:50 am

    Those are awesome! Love how they look on your mantel, which I love. Love your living space:-)

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    • Cassie says

      May 18, 2016 at 7:14 pm

      thank you so much, anita! i feel the same about your living space!

      Reply
  10. Corinna - A Designer At Home says

    May 17, 2016 at 4:06 pm

    Your photos look great on my Samsung note 4 just for the record. Those cacti are giving me life right now- so cute! I wish you’d have shared a shot of the tunic! I bet it looks adorable on you!

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    • Cassie says

      May 18, 2016 at 7:11 pm

      ok that is good to know! 🙂 thank you!

      Reply
  11. Kathy says

    May 17, 2016 at 11:13 pm

    Sorry you are having problems with blurriness. What plugin are you using? Your mantel looks beautiful. Love the cacti and paint dip candle log and the fringe always looks pretty.

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    • Cassie says

      May 18, 2016 at 7:10 pm

      i use this one: WP Resized Image Quality plugin
      and thank you!

      Reply
  12. Stephanie @ Casa Watkins Living says

    May 23, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    Awesome mantel styling! Everytime I see your mantel, I get more and more moved to paint mine dark. However, I know it wont look near as great as the dark mantel in your room.

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    • Cassie says

      June 3, 2016 at 7:36 am

      thank you so much! DO IT! 🙂

      Reply

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