On my mantlepiece # 7
I was about to tell you that all the flowers on my mantlepiece were fake but then realised that the fabulous 'drum-stick' primulas (in the middle) are real.
But these are definitely not real and I love them -
my new knitted flowers. Ooh, I feel a new project coming on..
the mantlepiece looks really pretty, and I love the knitted flowers too,
have a lovely weekend Jane.
Posted by: mandy | 25 April 2008 at 10:43 PM
I love Drumstick Primula. They're like magical floral lollipops. Hubby and I saw some on our walk the other day...
http://makemineblissful.blogspot.com/2008/04/steve-and-i-went-here-last-sunday-above.html
Love your mantel :)
Posted by: Lilli | 25 April 2008 at 11:00 PM
Jane,
Your mantle looks lovely. I am especially fond of your knitted flowers. Very cute. The colors are similar to what I'm using in my latest afghan(inspired by those in Cath Kidston's book Vintage Style). Pop on over and have a look if you get the chance.(I hope that wasn't too forward)
Cheers,
Cynthia
Posted by: Cynthia | 25 April 2008 at 11:38 PM
I always love it when you show us your beautiful mantle Jane. It always looks lovely.
Posted by: Leisa | 25 April 2008 at 11:53 PM
I love your mantle. The flowers are great.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | 26 April 2008 at 01:00 AM
Hi Jane,
the mantlepiece and the flowers are beautiful. But, what happened with your crocheting hearts? Did you finish them and make photos? They were for your niece as a gift, or? If you made a photo, would be nice to see it in your next posts, pleeeaaase...hehe
Have a wonderful weekend,
Sabine
Posted by: Sabine | 26 April 2008 at 06:33 AM
Thanks for the glimpse of your beautiful house. Those knitted photographs are very pretty.
Posted by: Daisy Steiner | 26 April 2008 at 11:11 AM
Those knitted flowers are gorgeous and look beautiful on your mantlepiece
Kimx
Posted by: Kim | 26 April 2008 at 11:34 AM
I like so much when you show a bit of your house. Thank you.
Posted by: paula luckhurst | 26 April 2008 at 11:50 AM
I love your knitted flowers. Did you make them? Can you buy them? Also I was wondering in your mirror there is a dark brown picture with words on it (with flowers). What do the words say? The picture looks darling!! I just love love your house!! Thanks alot! Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer | 26 April 2008 at 02:27 PM
Very pretty Jane. Love those knitted flowers. Are they pansies?
Posted by: Bobbie Lynn Duran | 26 April 2008 at 04:16 PM
You go girl! Loving your mantle!!! Linda S.
Posted by: FleasKneesStudio | 26 April 2008 at 04:38 PM
What gorgeous photos Jane, it all looks so pretty,and I was pleased to see your knitted "no place like home" picture again, I wondered where it had gone after you moved it for your mirrors in the dining room! Jackie Mx
Posted by: Jackie Morgan | 26 April 2008 at 06:18 PM
Oh, this is so pretty. Looks like a Emma Thompson film stage!!!!
Love it!!!!
Thanks for sharing such a beauty!
Posted by: celia | 26 April 2008 at 09:58 PM
Forgot to say I am deeply in love with your wallpaper!
Posted by: celia | 26 April 2008 at 10:00 PM
I love the mantel. It's so lovely.
Posted by: Miss Jean | 27 April 2008 at 01:23 AM
The knitted flowers are just the best! I'll have to try to make some. If you have a minute, check our blog. We are having a giveaway and it's finishing tonight.
Cheers
Posted by: Régine | 27 April 2008 at 11:07 AM
ooooooooooooo lovely lovely!!! I have just peeked at your previous 6 mantle posts and all are utterly gorgeous. Your home is truly inspiring Jane, I wish I could drop by for a cuppa and gaze at it all for a whole afternoon.
I am pondering putting some paper on my chimney breast, your rose wallpaper always makes my heart flutter when I see it!
Oh yes, and do pleeease share the story behind the knitted flowers, I'm sure there has to be one! :o)x
Posted by: Lucy @ attic24 | 28 April 2008 at 07:05 AM
Jane,
I love your mantle! It has all my favorites things: a pretty mirror, crystal candlesticks, candles and roses, lots and lots of roses. :-)
Posted by: Marilyn | 28 April 2008 at 02:48 PM
does nothing ugly ever land on your mantle?
amongst my sweetly scented stocks and beautiful trinkets today are.....
a swiss army knife, a half used roll of cotton - and it is not even a vintage spool!
a unfinished mug of coffee, tv remote, match box, a chip from a mobile phone...
and that is just the items that have sneaked on there today!!!!
darn
i have mantle envy!
t x
Posted by: tracy x | 28 April 2008 at 05:14 PM
I am simply delighted to stumble across your blog today, at the suggestion of a friend. I just read the post on your childhood home, and I found myself sighing, too, sighing as I looked at your kitchen curtains and the garden, and the mantle, which ALL look so surpremely BRITISH in some ethereal way...
as my husband strolled in I sighed and said, "can you imagine?" We have GOT to visit your side of the ocean some time soon.
There is charm in the history of England, and it's lovely to see someone who lives there enjoy it as fully as I think I would. I love my home, too, don't get me wrong - but there is enchantment in a foreign place as yet unvisited, isn't there?
My oldest daughter is now 13, too - in fact, she looks a lot like yours with her blonde hair and fair skin. It is fun to have teenagers, at least so far!
Nice to "meet" you - I look forward to more visits soon.
Posted by: Jennifer | 28 April 2008 at 06:26 PM
Very lovely mantle piece, Nice and cheery. Elaine Cooke
Posted by: Elaine Cooke | 29 April 2008 at 02:47 AM
silly girl - these flowers ARE real. They're just not alive. They're real knitted flowers. Lovely, real, knitted flowers.
Posted by: susan | 02 May 2008 at 10:35 PM