When I redecorated the living room, I made a decision to treat my radiator cover as a mantel. Okay, a fantel.
In the past it was a place for family photos and faux greenery …
… and yes, I am holding my head in shame about the faux greenery …
On the up side, the picture frames and plastic greenery prevented it from becoming a dumping ground. That honor is bestowed upon the coffee table … and the dining room table …
and the kitchen table …
and the kitchen counters …
Seems to be a lot of dumping going on around here. 
The decision to treat the radiator cover as a fantel mantel comes with a great deal of responsibility. Responsibility that involves dressing it up for the seasons …
… and the holidays.
Only problem, I’ve never had a mantel before. Ever.
So this whole trying to decorate one has me a bit confounded. Please bear with me as I try to get my bearings …
I know, I know. Pretty basic. A bit sparse. I should probably add layers. Textures.
Yada yada yada …
Did I happen to mention that I’m still new at this whole mantel decorating thing-a-ma-jiggy?
Maybe I can get the hang of it in time for Christmas …
One can always dream the dream!
Lovely home, Linda. I’m curious about your radiator covers. Did you design/build/paint them or did they come custom with the house?