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The Birthday Mantel

A certain little girl is turning 2 this weekend! Oh my.  We are having a little party here at the house, but I’m not going crazy on decorations or anything (or food), so don’t be expecting some elaborate birthday party post.  Although it was pretty, last year’s party was just a little too nutty for me.  I found myself checking to make sure all snacks and bowls were filled at all times, making sure the table still looked pretty, and didn’t really get to enjoy the party or visit with anyone. Before I knew it the party was over!

So since I am keeping things simple this year (for reals), I decided to Emma-fy our mantel and let her steal the entryway spotlight for a week, in honor of these glorious 2 years of life. :)

All I did was grab a bunch of frames we had around the house of her and put them up on the mantel. Kind of like an Emma shrine. :)  I had everything already except for the #2 which I bought at Hobby Lobby for $2 and painted it white.  I like how whimsical it is. :)

You’ll notice the coffee filter wreath made its return again for this special display (does that make you happy Elz? ;).

And do you remember that pink princess hat?  I made that last year for her birthday and it’s been in her room since, and it sat perfectly into the wreath’s little hole!  I just love that hat. I wish she could still wear it. *Sniffles*  But check out the hat post if you want to make one of your own–very easy.

And a few more birthday mantel-mania pics.

I think I’m going to make this a yearly tradition. How fun will it be to have a picture of Emma in front of the birthday mantel each year?  I wonder if she will love our fake mantel as much as I do when she’s older. Haha.

I know I’m biased, but isn’t she adorable?  She just gets cuter and cuter each day.  And no terrible two’s here…it’s going to be terrific two’s as my friend Lori says. :)

Sharing this post at Sarah’s Before and After Party.

xxoo,

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Comments

  11. Jen says

    That is so cute! I love the wreath … what a great idea! I am definately making that for Christmas this year.

  12. Elaine says

    Adorable! It’s so pretty! Great job :). My little nugget turned two at the end of March – they are so sweet at this age. Enjoy :)

  13. Robin Harris says

    I think every little girl should have a mantle (fake or real) dedicated to her on her birthday. This is adorable. Post pics of her in front of it on her special day. All children should be made to feel special each and every day.

  14. Jen says

    So pretty :) I love frilly, girly things! I am the only girl in my house..even our dog is male LOL! Have a great time celebrating this weekend!

  16. Cat Martin says

    I love it !!! All the pink! I am sure she will grow up to love her own “star” area. I think it’s great fun to decorate for birtthday mantles. I do too!
    Enjoy her and her birthday this year!

  20. Gina says

    Your daughter is so beautiful God Bless her!! Love the mantle idea and how you put the #2. Lovely!!

  21. Lori says

    Hey Emily, congratulations on little Emma turning 2 this weekend! That’s so exciting! I LOVE the birthday mantle that you decorated for her. What an excellent idea! And thanks for mentioning me in your post – so cool!

  22. Pat says

    I think you’re very wise to keep it simple! These overboard parties for little ones are just too much, in my humble opinion. :-) The child doesn’t ‘get it’ and so much $$$ is spent. Your idea is adorable and all your decorations are perfect! I think it’s wonderful to dedicate the mantle to her each year ~ what little girl wouldn’t love that?

    She’s adorable and I hope you have a fun time!

    Pat

  24. elz says

    I saw the coffee filter wreath and thought “Yay.” Then you called me out- too funny. Such a sweet idea. I can not control myself around my kids’ birthdays, so I really admire your restraint. Let me know if you need any party poufs to add to the mantle, I have tons! ;) Hope your sweet girl has a super sweet birthday.

  25. Angela says

    Love the Birthday Mantle! Adorable, and another fun tradition to keep up the anticipation for the Birthday. Cute!

  27. Megan says

    I can’t believe she is 2 already! Where does the time go??!! I hope you really got to enjoy the party this year!

  28. April says

    Adorable. What a good idea. By the way I have a question, what are those wall colors? The top greyish one and the bottom cream one? Thanks. So cute!

  29. Sherrie says

    That is a super cute idea, which I will definetely be borrowing for the kids’ birthdays! Love the boa!

  30. Marlene says

    What a wonderful idea! I have two grandchildren and a nice size wall in my formal living room that I have refused to do anything with until I had the perfect pieces to place on it. What a fitting back drop for the Baby Grand piano! Two fake mantels with each holding a grandchild’s pictures! How special they will feel when they come to Lola and Papoo’s house.

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