Simple Spring Mantel with Milk Glass Vases and Daffodils

Simple Spring Mantel with Milk Glass Vases and Daffodils

My spring living room mantel decor is so simple and thrifty and it might just
be my favorite ever. I put this together using only things I already had, plus
a few colorful flowers picked from the yard. Zero investment and minimal
effort is always a good thing, amiright? 

It’s my contribution to this month’s Thrifty Style Team challenge, hosted by
my friend
Julie at Redhead Can Decorate. Each month, we share ideas using thrifted, gifted, or low budget things to
decorate your home. All of this month’s ideas are at the bottom of the post
and there are some great ones, so be sure to visit everyone!

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I’ve been craving simplicity lately and didn’t want anything too cluttered or
busy on the mantel. And I’m also trying not to expand my stash of home decor
items since it’s already too big. So I was happy to use these thrifted
white milk glass vases
that I’ve had for a while.

You can often find these at thrift stores, yard sales, estate sales, etc. (see
my tips for shopping at estate sales here:
How to shop estate sales like a pro). I’ve been collecting them for years and have a variety of shapes and
sizes. FYI, they’re also plentiful and affordable on etsy here:
white milk glass vases

I picked some daffodils and Lenten roses from the yard to use in my thrifted
vases. Here’s how I arranged them:

1. I placed the 5 taller vases in order based on their size and design. I
   knew I wanted the tallest one in the middle and the shortest ones on the
   ends.
2. The flowers with the longer stems went in the middle vase and the shortest
   ones were placed in the end vases. I added multiple stems to each vase as
   filler.
3. I added the shorter vases with the Lenten roses for more variation in
   color and height. 
4. Each vase was spaced about 2″ – 3″ apart.

Easy, thrifty, and pretty. What’s not to love?

I know the flowers will fade pretty quickly and actually might get moved
outside to the deck before that (thanks, allergies). But for now they look so
pretty in the family room and add a fun pop of color. 

Here are more great ideas for thrifty decorating from my talented friends. Be
sure to visit everyone!

Redhead Can Decorate – Simple Minty Green Scrunched Tissue Paper Tree

DIY Beautify – Blue and White Decoupage Chargers

2 Bees In A Pod – Painted Frame Makeover

Postcards From The Ridge – Simple Spring Mantel with Milk Glass Vases and Daffodils

The Creek Line House – How to Whitewash a Stone Wall

The How To Home – Easy DIY Paper Bunny Garland

The Tattered Pew – Flea Market Style Spring Centerpiece

Sweet Pea – Easy to make Spring Wreath

What Meegan Makes – Champagne Bucket Spring Floral Arrangement

Cottage At The Crossroads – DIY Bunny Garland

I Should Be Mopping The Floor – DIY Potted Hyacinth Bulbs

Lora B. Create & Ponder – Simple Garden Theme Decor DIY

White Arrows Home – Nautical Candle Holders

Our Crafty Mom – How To Tint Mason Jars With Food Coloring

Chas’ Crazy Creations – How To Stencil On Wood

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For more thrifty decorating ideas, visit these posts:

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• How to Make Pedestals from Thrifted Candesticks and Tart Pans
• How to Clean and care for Vintage Wooden Utensils
• Solar-Powered Sea Glass Mason Jar Lanterns
• Tiered Tray Decor Ideas with Thrifty and Vintage Finds
• How to Make Flowers from Paper Egg Cartons
• 13 Ideas for Thrifty Wall Art
• DIY Wooden Toolbox Mail Organizer
• Champagne Bucket Christmas Tree Stand
• DIY Wine Bottle Luminaries
• DIY Sheet Music Watercolor Fall Leaves