White Mantel "Pawn"

Decorating my mantel can be like playing a challenging game of chess. First I try one thing, then I move it over, then I add something, then I take it out. It's big. I kind of don't like the color (definitely debating painting it this summer). It is in-between seasons, so except for a few Valentine's Day decorations, it is bare naked! So, I went on a mission this past weekend, to find something inexpensive to use to fill up some space.

To Hobby Lobby I went! Hello Clearance Aisle! Tons of stuff. Then I spotted this:

It's very pretty as-is, but not my color-scheme. It just needed something else. I got to thinking... then I got to painting...

...and more painting.

...and some glazing...

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Happy Halloween

I am sitting here dressed as Cleopatra, with a Hot Dog at my side (literally- my dog, dressed up as a hot dog) waiting for trick-or-treaters before we go to a church Halloween party. I can't help but think about how cute my mantel finally turned out for this spooky season. Here are a few photos of what I am looking at. A detailed explanation of the "31" picture and the white pumpkins I made will be coming shortly.

Alas, it is hot here in the Egypt desert, so I will keep my loyal followers waiting no more. Not quite a soaring pyramid, but totally awesome nonetheless.