Books on fireplace mantle

I'm welcoming the new season with a fun summer home tour blog hop with some of my amazing blogger friends. Summer is in full swing and I have joined a group of talented bloggers to share a fun summer home tour blog hop. We will share how we refreshed our homes for the summer months.

With the right mantel decor, your fireplace will stand out prominently as the focal point of a room. Try one of these fireplace mantel ideas that combine artwork, mirrors, vases, and other accents to transform a lackluster hearth into the center of attention.

http://bit.ly/RPJjnw "Books are what transform a house into a home." Vern Yip, HGTV Design Star

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Searching for fireplace ideas for your home library? This roundup was made for you! #books #fireplaces #fireplaceideas

shelves: hearth of an abandoned fireplace is perfect for books--nice in kitchen for cookbooks

Transitional fireplace mantel decor takes elements from traditional and contemporary styles to create a unique and timeless look.

With the right mantel decor, your fireplace will stand out prominently as the focal point of a room. Try one of these fireplace mantel ideas that combine artwork, mirrors, vases, and other accents to transform a lackluster hearth into the center of attention.

Dennis R. Tesdell on Instagram: "What a welcoming, large, weekend living room. With the weather warmer now, this is a great room to enjoy inside or out on the porch (or both). It is filled with antiques from the 19th century, such as a very nice glazed door mahogany secretary which has fresh flowers displayed on it, a 19th century painting and antique Chinese blue and white porcelains on top. The fireplace mantle displays fresh flowers, has a 19th century portrait painting above it and a…