I love having a mantle! My family room feels more complete with it. Before above my fireplace was bright red and just not my style anymore. I'm not sure if I love how my mantle is decorated right now, but it looks so much better! I added the empty frames in the space at bottom and think it looks really good! I have been collecting frames from thrift stores, really not sure what I was going to do with them. So I'm glad I found use for a few of them.
