Mantel Envy

So lately I've really been into home decor, crafting and anything DIY. And while I have had some successes - that I'd like to post about life has sort of gotten in the way. So while I have many things to come and I plan to start blogging on the weekend - i hope this posts holds you over.

As you may know - Hubster and I rent a little "before" house in H-town. We like the house enough but its missing one big thing. A mantle. Most of the time I can live without it but lately with the holiday season I've been dying to have a mantle to decorate, hang stockings from.

So here are some inspirational mantels.

via pottery barn

via house of smiths