Creative Visualization

What do you see when you
you look at this picture?

Look very carefully before answering.
Concentrate.
Focus.
Be open-minded.

Okay, now that you've had time to 

dwell on it, I think you'll 

agree with me that what you 

see is NOT a piano.

It is not a huge, 

old, 

doesn't-work,

never-will-work

piano.

It's a mantle.

Like this one.

You see that, 

Right?

{work with me on this}

If the truth be told,
it isn't even my fault.
It's YOURS.


Well, if you own a mantle,
and you constantly torture me
with images of it...
then this is all your fault.

I was minding my own business,
making a quick run through
the thrift store, when I saw it.

My delusional, mantle-crazed mind 

went off the deep end.

So instead of seeing a piano,

I thought I saw a mantle.

And I bought it....

All several hundred pounds of it.

In my defense, 

when I took off the front piece

and saw this...

There was no walking away from it.

Nope, couldn't do it.

How could you not fall

in love with a "mantle"

that comes with this kind of bling?

Surely, you mantle-decorating divas 

can sympathize with me.

You understand, right?

My husband thinks I'm nuts,
and I really need some backup on this matter.

If you can't visualize this
becoming the most beautiful
"mantle" in my living room,
then PLEASE don't comment.
That's all it will take for him
to never let me live this down.

I'll admit,
It's a bit of a stretch,
but it's too late.
The deed is done.

I'll warn you,
you might want to cover
your ears when my husband
tries to get it out of the thrift store,
and into my home.

Let's just say,
he's not overjoyed with this purchase.
But he conceded that I could buy it.

Actually, I think his exact words were,
"You're going to buy it anyway,
so why did you call to ask me -
just so you could set up delivery?"

I'm so glad he understands me.

In his defense,
I have a history of putting a piano
in a burn pile and sending
it up in flames.
But that's a story for another day.

I can frequently be found visiting these parties.

Monday

http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com Metamorphosis Monday

http://makingtheworldcuter.com/ Making The World Cuter Monday
http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/- More The Merrier Monday

Tuesday

http://www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/ Knick of Time Tuesday

http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/ Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/ Tuesday's Treasures
http://shoprubyjean.com/Sew-Crafty Tuesday
http://sassysites.blogspot.com/Trash to Treasure Tuesday
http://www.homemakeronadime.com/Market Your Biz

Wednesday

http://www.fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/ White Wednesday

http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/ Primp Your Stuff Wed

http://moderncountrystyle.blogspot.com/ Fall In Love Wednesday
http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/ Wow Us Wednesday
http://www.thethriftyhome.com/ Penny Pinching Party
http://mrshinesclass.wordpress.com/Mrs. Hines' Class

Thursday

http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/ - Time Travel Thursday

http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/ Under $100 Link Party
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/ Transformation Thursday
http://www.the36thavenue.com// Share Awesomeness Thursday
http://thriftydecorating-nikkiw.blogspot.com/ Thrifty Thursday
http://faithgracecrafts.blogspot.com/ - Pearls and Lace Thursday
http://radcrafter.com/ - Thingamajig Thursday

Friday

http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/ Feathered Nest Friday

http://redoux.blogspot.com/ Friday Redoux Link Party
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/ Frugal Friday
http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/ Frugalicious Friday

http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/ Potpourri Party 
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/ Inspiration Friday

http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/ - Vintage Inspiration Friday

http://www.stuff-and-nonsense.net/ - Stuff and Nonsense
http://www.myrepurposedlife.net - Catch as Catch Can
http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/ - 

Saturday

http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/ Saturday Nite Special

Sunday

http://stylishonceagain.blogspot.com/ - Restyled Sundays
http://my1929charmerblog.com/ - Sunday's Best @ My 1929 Charmer
http://www.sistersofthewildwest.blogspot.com/ -Sister Sunday Link Party