Bromeliads are my favorite indoor plants offering a profusion of color, texture and requiring very little care. They are very happy with indirect lighting and a tiny drink of water every day. The white planter seen holding the yellow Bromeliad was found on a recent trip to The Sleepy Poet in Charlotte, NC. I could spend hours browsing in that antique mall!
The old mantle which I purchased for $85 at a local antique mall, started out as tiger oak (or so I thought). As the furniture stripper was applied, the stamped pattern disappeared leaving ordinary poplar wood behind. Rather than fret, I painted it butter yellow, applied a burnt umber wash and a good coat of polyurethane. It turned out to be the focal point of my old kitchen and a great conversation piece!
By the way, there is no fireplace behind the mantle. The brick you see is another art project using some stencils I purchased from a craft store and painted on the concrete pad where an old fireplace had been covered. Can you imagine anyone doing that? Friends gave us the fireplace grate as a housewarming gift. With such a beautiful design in the old iron, I just knew it had to be put to good use!
This is the year I finally get a Bromeliad! I've got just the spot for it also. That mantle looks fantastic. Butter is the perfect choice for it too, looks great
ReplyDeleteThanks Bill and Jenny. One potted Bromeliad can be as nice as getting a dozen roses for me. My only problem is choosing just one of the many varieties.
ReplyDeleteThe mantle was a project that turned out better than expected. It makes me smile.
Do you have any upcoming household projects? I'd love to hear your ideas and plans.
Take care,
Linda