3.11.2012

Easter Mantel

Hi Everyone
Happy Monday
The color inspiration this year for
 our Easter Mantel
came from a sand dollar found on the beach
 
Very simple serene 
and pretty

 {Love}
the  little  baby 
glitter covered chick

And this wonderful white ceramic sand dollar
Have you ever heard of the story of the sand dollar 

The Story of the Sand Dollar

There's a lovely little story
that I would like to tell,
of the birth and death of Jesus,
found in this lowly shell.

If you examine closely,
you'll see that you find here,
three nail holes and one
made by a Romans spear.


On one side the Easter lily,
its center is the star,
that appeared unto the shepherds
and led them from afar.

The Christmas Poinsettia
etched on the other side,
reminds us of His birthday,
our happy Christmastide.

Now break the center open,
and here you will release,
the five white doves awaiting,
to spread Good Will and Peace.

This simple little symbol,
Christ left for you and me,
to help us spread His Gospel,
through all Eternity.
author unknown 

We have sand dollars all around the house and collect them on our beach walks
  they have an extra special meaning 
at Easter  
 ♥
romantic saying for today
"If my eyes could see only thee it would be enough"
unknown

Pam

16 comments:

  1. Wonderful symbolism to go with all the gorgeousness! Your mantel is so fresh and easy on the eyes. It would be such a lift to sit in front of for awhile. Have a great week!

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  2. That is truly lovely. It is very calming and peaceful, as Easter should always be!

    Have a great week!

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  3. Beautiful!
    ... very calming indeed :)
    Greetings from Australia♥

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  4. Hi Pam, beautiful white pieces. You've grouped them perfectly :) I'm a new follower, your blog is lovely.
    Cas x

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  5. Very pretty, Pam! LOVE the glitter-covered chick!

    xo,
    Ricki Jill

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  6. Pam,
    Your mantle looks so pretty.Thank you for sharing that story about the sand dollar.I am going to share this with my family on Easter.Your flowers are beautiful too.

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  7. What a lovely Easter mantle. It is so simple and pretty. Love your style :)

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  8. So beautiful. Love your decoration.

    Bente

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  9. Just found your beautiful site thru pinterest. Can you please tell me the color of your walls? I absolutely love it and your mantle is decorated wonderfully!

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  10. Your blog is definitely my favorite! We moved into a larger home last summer so I have been enjoying doing more decorating and unpacking some of my vintage finds that have been packed away for years. Your blog gives me great ideas....by the way, I have loved white ironstone for years:)
    Mrs. B. from Kansas

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  11. awww love it

    pretty mantal love the color of the dining room

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  12. What a meaningful mantel. So pretty to look at too. The texture is gorgeous and I too love that little glittered chick! So sweet =)

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  13. Just stunning in it's simple beauty. I love sand dollars and the sand dollar story. Your mantle is gorgeous any time of the year.
    Roselle

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  14. Your mantel is lovely. It's so pretty with the white details! Thank you for posting the Story of the Sand Dollar too, that's awesome! Jesus is Lord!

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