The Mantel Party is still going on, so if you haven’t joined yet feel free to link up. This post is strictly to get your feedback, so please weigh in here. Attendance, visits, comments, etc. have been really low the last few weeks on the Mantel Mantle Party, so I’m thinking of killing it at the end of the month. (Murderer!!)
Feedback? Thoughts? Are we sick of staring at people’s fireplaces? Let me know.
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Grace @ Ruby Moon Designs says
Don't kill it…please! Like a lot of other people commenting, I don't change mine up that often…but you have inspired me to play around with my mantel decor more often, and I still think that you should keep the party going…maybe monthly? It seems as if every month has some sort of holiday, and many people will change things up for those and I would love to see what everyone else is doing—plus I still really want to share my new mantel…which is still a work in progress!
Blessings, Grace
Olivia @ Swan White Curtain says
I only read a few of the above comments so this will be redundant: I personally only change mine at Christmas. Anytime between now and then is minor changes. But I know other people change theirs way more frequently. A once-a-month party would be good with maybe some special holiday editions? But I definitely wouldn't kill this completely. It's fun!
Sonja @ Craft-Werk says
Oops, didn't see this post yesterday, so my 2 cent' worth are late.
I absolutely love your mantel party. It actually was the post that brought me to your blog. And I was sooo pleased to see that you have it every week, because it keeps me on my toes ;-). But then again – I can understand the other posters' concerns. After all I have 4 mantles in my house, so I kind of re-decorate them in rotation…
Please do keep the mantel party. I don't really find the name that gruesome – but maybe that's because I am a non-native English speaker ;-). At least it does what it says on the tin! If you changed it to a "vignette" party, however, it might make it easier for everyone to participate more often, as other display spaces can be re-decorated?
Heather@PixieDust says
I'm adding another vote to the monthlies. I love the idea of the party, but I don't have something new to report every week.
Miki says
Beth,
I agree with the majority of the comments above – once a month or seasonally would be perfect. I really enjoy seeing everyone's mantels and getting inspiration for other areas of my house. Your parties are such fun! Miki
Sandra says
I have enjoyed participating in the mantel party but since I only change mine every one or two months, maybe it could be just a one a month party. But I have gotten some good ideas for decorating the mantel from other blogs.
Pretty Little Things for Home & Life says
I'm with the rest of the gang who just don't change out their mantel's as frequently! Glad to hear you're keeping it!
Pretty Little Things for Home & Life says
I'm with the rest of the gang who just don't change out their mantel's as frequently! Glad to hear you're keeping it!
Jenny says
LOL at your graphic! I love the mantle party, but I think weekly might be too much. My mantle doesn't change that often. Monday, I'll be changing it out since V-day will be over. Then a few weeks later, I'll add the Easter decor.
Maybe you could do a monthly Mantle Party?
Sue says
Beth, I say go for seasonal! Themes for holidays/seasons seem to be the opportune times for changing up a mantel or a tablescape.
St. Paddy's Day is coming up- surely the luck of the Irish will be inhabiting some mantels! Hope all is well on your end. I am just now getting some time to visit blogging friends since things are stabilizing a little in our household. 🙂
hugs, Sue
Dayka (Life +Style) says
Love the tombstone. I don't change mine up (except for xmas), but I enjoy looking at the ones others create.
Megandvd@Beauty in the Attempt says
Well my dear…I was lured here by your mantle parties but as many of the girls have already stated, I rarely change mine up. I agree that the monthly mantle party would be cute or maybe even a holiday mantle challenge..or maybe mantel challenges with certain elements (glass, twigs, pictures, etc). I like those and they inspire me to move away from my safe mantle and explore other decor options.
Cheers~
e
Sandra says
Hi Beth. I joined for one of your mantle parties but I hardly change it either. Umm, how about doing a Monthly Mantle Party? Don't let it go altogether.
Blessings,
Sandra
Carmen says
Hi Beth,
I have a mantel but it's looked the same for ages…except at Christmas…when I add candles, and maybe some greenery….I know, GASP!! I just have a hard time keeping up with other stuff, so it takes a back seat. However…I love looking at all the creative ideas, and maybe one day I'll get creative with something other than paper and surprise you…so for heaven's sakes, don't do something you'll regret! 😉 PS: your feedback seems pretty bountiful compared to mine…you're doing just fine!
The Hopkins Home says
I think the once a month idea is awesome! I only change my stuff up once a month or so that's why I've only participated twice. : )
Shalene says
I am guilty of not commenting, but I stop by to take a look at all the links. I love the inspiration found from looking at others ideas. I plan on joining the party, and like the other girls, I think once a month would be awesome!
bec4 says
I like theme parties–no mantle though so I never participate :(!
Magic Brush says
I will do it next week… I promise!!!!
Sandi (Meme) says
I have tons of Mantlely things to show, but I will understand if you cut back to monthly or even quarterly. I love the idea though, and hope you keep it up in some fashion.
mckenna says
Your mantel party is what drew me to your blog in the first place! I love it! I'm in the process of decorating my home (for the first time in years!) and can't wait until I get things figure out (takes me longer than most) and can post my own! But I'm with some of the others here. Maybe just less often would work!!
The Tidy Brown Wren says
I agree with the others. Once a month would be perfect. I love to be inspired by how others decorate but I don't have the time to check every week.
Candace@craftysisters-nc says
I enjoy your mantel party. I see it come up each week and think…darn I forgot to do a post about it! Once a month is a great idea, and I would love to join sometime!
Mary Beth says
Thou shalt not kill!… Don't do away with it yet…. give it a little time to build an audience. I know that LOTS more people look at it than there are comments. I really enjoy seeing what others are doing. I also like the idea of including hutches, entrance tables, big shelves, etc. Big Hug…
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
I agree with the once a month suggestion. I don't change my mantels up too much {I think Christmas is the most changing around that I do}. One mantel is horrible for me to take pictures of because I have so many windows and two skylights so wherever I stand to take the picturs, they never look right to me.
Jennifer says
Hello! i am kinda new to blogging…last Oct…but have had a website for 5 yrs. What I find is that not everyone comments. Which can be discouraging when you have gone to a lot of trouble writing, etc. but then I realized when i read a good article in the paper or magazine, i never comment…
Also I got the live feed for a while to see about traffic to my site, to see if it is worth my time. Since I linked yesterday I have gotten 33 visits from all over the country, not local, I attribute to your site.
So people are reading…
Maybe have a party to show…bedroom comforter ideas…I will go back to blue motif…until Easter on my mantel…
Cheers! Jennifer aka Gigi
Beth@The Stories of A to Z says
Okay, I'll hold off on the murder and allow the Mantel Party to see the light of day monthly. Also to those of you who said you couldn't participate in my Staircase Party because you don't have stairs, and my Mantel Party because you don't have a mantel, I have the opportunity for YOU! You have a face….most everyone does…so consider joining my Get Your Face On Party next Wednesday 🙂 🙂 :)!
Jennifer says
I would try to join in… but I don't have a mantle! 🙁 But it's fun to see others!
Valerie says
Beth,
I agree with many of the other comments; it's a fun concept but maybe less often would draw a larger crowd because people don't change their mantels often. I only make changes to my mantels for Christmas – otherwise they are the same year round. I have lots of mantels, however, they don't have "up to date" decorating. Each room has a "sentimental to me" style. I've been busy with my day job and haven't had a lot of blog time the last couple of weeks.
Julie says
Beth, I love your blog. 🙂 The mantle party is a lot of fun and would love to see it once a month like all the other ladies mentioned. I have yet to post my mantle however I LOVE looking at everyone else's. 🙂 Please don't kill it off completely!!
Destination Seaborn says
Please don't kill it! I love seeing how people decorate their mantels. What do you think about having it once a month? That way we'll have some seasonal inspiration to look forward to.
Thanks for listening! Lisa
Nancy says
Oh Beth, we don't have a fireplace anymore 🙁 and I miss having one!!! I love looking at everyone's though so don't stop it yet!!!
TheSmithHotel says
Hi Beth,
I also like to see everyone's mantel….I don't change mine that often(have to climb a ladder to do it-almost fell off ladder last time I was fixing stuff). I usually change my mantel for the season….like others have commented maybe once a month…..Don't kill it!!!!
Thanks,
Jody
Annesphamily says
Hey St Patrick's Day is just round the corner! Please decorate for my phamily's favorite holiday! The hubby is an Irishman! 🙂
Marianne@Songbird says
Hi Beth,
I second the other ladies. Don't kill it, but make it a monthly thing. Every first or last Friday of the month, perhaps. And allthough you have told people over and over the name still makes them think there has to be a mantel in the post. Maybe change the name to Vignette party or something like that.
I feel there is a bit of overkill on parties going on, so I'd go for quality instead of quantity.
Just my two cents.
Jenglamgirl says
I would do it for holidays, like the next holiday Easter… Also, I don't have a mantel so I can't link up. Could you maybe put like, mantel, wall side table, entry table, ect. 😉
Melissa Miller says
Shucks Beth! I still haven't even joined you for one of your mantel parties yet. I do plan too. You do have a great idea with this weekly meme! I will tell you I just don't seem to join in with very many memes like I did when I first strted blogging though. That's just what ended up happening with me and my blogging style over this past year. I'm having a hard time finding things to post about lately. I'm not crafty or have an Etsy shop so there is only so much to show here. I feel like my readers are completely bored with my blog and I'm not sure how to change that. If you have any ideas for me let me know. You are very creative and I appreciate your opinions. My hubby wants our private life left off of the blog as well. Sigh…:)
I'm have a LL giveaway going on right now if you would like to enter stop by my friend. It's always great to hear from you!
Happy Valentines Day! ~Melissa 🙂
PS Here you were asking us about the meme and I ended up asking you for help. Oops. Sorry. He!
P@nmyfreetime.blogspot.com says
Hi Beth!
I would love to participate weekly but I don't change it weekly… why not do it monthly or even seasonally.
I enjoy seeing others ideas… I just can't do it each week!
Stay warm
Patricia
Sarah says
Beth, I have been inspired by other's mantles that are linked to the Mantel Party. I know I didn't comment every week- some, but not always- however, if I really liked a mantel I saw then I tried to leave that poster a comment. ?? Maybe I was doing that in reverse. lol.
I think you should keep it. I'm the same- I change my mantle out every 2 months or so. And it takes me a while to pull it all together. But I'm hoping it'll still be around, because I love working hard to make a blog post/link up post look nice, and want other's to enjoy it too.
Just my 2 cents. 🙂
Blessings!
-Sarah
P.S. I left you an email- but I am gushing that you wanted to put my mantel up- so absolutely YES! 🙂
Debbie says
I love the party too, but as the girls mentioned we just do not change out our mantels enough…now I will for Spring and a little for St. Patricks day…so maybe others will as well……it is a great concept though it is just getting the participants:)
Carmen says
I love the party! But I'm with the other gals, maybe only do it once a month. Don't murder it altogether. I'd love to participate once a month. 🙂
Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish says
Alas, I have no mantel to decorate. But I think if I did I would probably only change it up every now and then. I think a monthly party would probably work better! You could hit the holidays and seasonal changes that way!
Chris says
I really love the party. It's just that I haven't really changed anything lately to be able to link up. Is it a pain to do? I think it's fun. Keep it. Murderer.
Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says
Beth, I adore your exposed brick walls. Such a nice feature. I'm still dropping by, but can't always leave a comment. 🙂
Kristi says
I think that maybe people don't change their mantel that much so maybe just make it once a month? I haven't changed mine since it still has V-day decor up and v-day isn't over 😉 But next week it'll be different and I was planning on linking up again. Just my 2 cents 🙂