Primitive meets Americana 🇺🇸 Summer decorating

[@sherrywaddell3450]

EVERYTHING looks great! You did a wonderful job decorating the fireplace! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!

[@melaniethompson6353]

You’re very kind Sherry! Thank you ❤️

[@jerimartin2439]

Love how you have your mantle decorated, don't change a thing perfect for memorial day and 4th of July

[@melaniethompson6353]

Thanks for the sweet comment ❤️🤍💙

[@tracijennings]

Super hair cut! Looks great! Also love the decorating - hard to believe Summer is just around the corner! I am not ready for hot and humid though...🥰

[@melaniethompson6353]

Thanks so much Traci! Have a great week ❤️

[@deborah3055]

I think your fireplace looks amazing 💕

[@melaniethompson6353]

Aww you’re so kind! Thank you Deborah 😊

[@sandyscountrycrafts]

Melanie you have a beautiful fireplace and I love the way you decorated it!

[@melaniethompson6353]

Hi Sandy🙋‍♀️hope you’re doing well sweet friend! Thanks so much ❤️

[@jeane561]

Melanie I love your mantle and hearth. I love the print and gold frame. The gold frame shows up great against the stones and looks beautiful. I also love your hair❤️. Love and blessings ❤️❤️❤️

[@melaniethompson6353]

Thank you so much sweet friend ❤️

[@ChristianaBilliter]

Love that fabric and all your ideas.

[@melaniethompson6353]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@TheCuratedHome]

First, oh my how pretty you look! Love the hair and make up, you are glowing!!! It’s so good to see you so happy sweet friend!❤ I adore your bunting and the way you thought out of the box and did something original and more in keeping with the primitive period. Love the picture! You can try putting som dark rub and buff on the frame to give it a more silver metal look or even paint it to mimic pewter which would be very unique! ❤❤

[@melaniethompson6353]

You are so sweet! Thank you for all your kind comments!! Hugs sweet friend ❤️❤️❤️

[@pummillsvintiquities]

Love the way it looks Melanie! ❤️💙🤍

[@melaniethompson6353]

Thanks Michelle ❤️

[@barbkenas5663]

I love the peasant girl picture and I do like the gold frame.

[@melaniethompson6353]

Hi Barb 🙋‍♀️thanks my friend! The frame is growing on me 😁

[@loriburkett7464]

Looks great!! I love the picture!! I just found my first sock stretcher at a yard sale for $1. I was so excited!!

[@melaniethompson6353]

Oh Lori you’re a lucky duckie! What an awesome price!! I’m excited for you😁Thanks for stopping by ❤️

[@karenjones5412]

It looks beautiful

[@melaniethompson6353]

Thanks so much Karen ❤️

[@shadygardens2256]

I love the fabric bunting. I’m copying you on that! And about the frame, I’d just darken it a bit with antiquing wax or dry brushing a darker paint. That’s me for my house and decor.

[@melaniethompson6353]

That’s fantastic, have fun with it ❤️

[@DeannaMoyers]

What a great idea to use C clamps....may have to use that idea. The picture is very pretty...and what I've done with early images is remount them in primitive frames (I know hard to find now) and remove the mat. I think that makes them look much more authentic....I have one more that I'm trying to find a frame for (hubby can cut them down if they are too large). The twisted fabric is also a nice idea.....I may use a large flag in the same way.

[@melaniethompson6353]

Hi Deanna🙋‍♀️ that’s a great idea to cut the frame down if one can be found. I have a very old family photo that I’d love to find a frame for. Have a great week ❤️

[@dorothybiss6249]

Mel I like how you decorated your fire place , that picture is beautiful and that material you used to make your roping matches perfect everything so nice and cozy Love You Mom ❤️❤️💐💐

[@melaniethompson6353]

Aww 🥰 thanks so much mom! I’d love to do this to your mantle if you’d like. Love and miss you 😘❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸xoxo

[@eunicenield9631]

Love that painting and the gold frame.

[@melaniethompson6353]

Hi Eunice, thank you.

[@lorrainedalessio5826]

Wow, you have really gotten good with decorating good for you nice job😅

[@melaniethompson6353]

Thanks so much for the kind comment Lorraine ❤️

[@crystalnewman4238]

I love. The. Picture

[@melaniethompson6353]

Thanks so much Crystal🩷

[@donnasommers4911]

Love your hair,, looks so cute🎉

[@melaniethompson6353]

Aww 🥰 thanks so much Donna!!

[@annjohns9939]

From where I am that frame is perfect for the art piece. It looks professional done and would be a shame to waste a perfect frame and mats. My husband and I owned a custom frame shop for over 20 years. Your mantel looks great!!

[@melaniethompson6353]

Hi Ann, Thanks! I agree with you it does look professionally done. The mat is beautiful with a marble appearance and gold trim on the inside. It would be a waste to paint it. I trust your opinion. Would you mind if I ask a question about framing? I have a cross-stitching that was made by my sister. You might remember seeing it in my videos. My brother in law had it framed and matted when he gifted it to me, that was about 20 plus years ago and now it’s starting to look loose or rippled. Can this be re stretched?

[@kimgilson7903]

Paint that frame!

[@melaniethompson6353]

Thanks for the advice 😁