Sentences with phrase «on mantelpieces»

Specimens of exquisite, scholastically logic - chopped bric - a-brac, none of which appeared on her mantelpiece.

They are great days out for us supporters and they put a piece of tin in the cupboard for the club and a medal on the mantelpiece for the players.

The only sign of any shabbiness came on the mantelpiece, where a few proudly displayed trophies had been allowed to gather a thin layer of dust.

Takes some doing to get the Hyperbole of the Year award on here but credit where credits due — trophy already on your mantelpiece with 8 months of the season still left.

World Cup, European Championship, La Liga, Premier League, FA Cup and many other winners» medals sit on his mantelpiece.

With a host of young player awards already on the mantelpiece, Tierney is set to claim a third successive Scottish Premiership title with Celtic.

The Bravo Award probably isn't the most prominent trophy on his mantelpiece considering he won the Balon d'Or three times and the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 1992 but it represented his talent at such a young age.

«I can't imagine who would want this on their mantelpiece,» New York's Environmental Conservation Commissioner, Basil Seggos, said at an event in Albany last week showcasing $ 8.5 million worth of ivory artifacts confiscated by state investigators in the last three years.

On the mantelpiece in the living room of the Webers» home is a picture of the young couple.

When treasure hunters loot sites, ripping artifacts out of the ground, we lose any chance of understanding context — what was with what, its date, how it was used, what it can tell us about history — all so somebody can have a trinket on their mantelpiece.»

Finally, for those of you out there lucky enough to have access to a 3D printer, the application allows you to download and print your own model of Vesta, or a topographically accurate section of terrain of your choosing, because frankly who wouldn't want that on the mantelpiece?

As far as we know, Forest Whitaker already has the Oscar sitting on his mantelpiece back home.

Roger Deakins already has two BAFTAs on his mantelpiece, so the «overdue» factor doesn't come into play here — and «The Reader» isn't exactly his or Chris Menges» finest hour.

Only the photographs on the mantelpiece really showed how much time had passed.

An Arty Lobster sculpture is a unique artwork to put on your mantelpiece or the perfect gift for a pet - loving friend.

Staffordshire figures were prevalent features of 19th century British homes, bought at fairgrounds as «toys» and perched on the mantelpiece of the common man.

The images that fill my studio — hung on the walls, pinned to a bulletin board or resting on the mantelpiece above a fireplace — don't change very often.

Found by chance on the mantelpiece of a client's home, they were offered on 9 May with an undisclosed estimate (thought to be around # 2m).

Best for: Anywhere you used to put an alarm clock, such as beside your bed, or on your mantelpiece, desk, or counter.

An Arty Lobster sculpture is a unique artwork to put on your mantelpiece or the perfect gift for a pet - loving friend.

An Arty Lobster sculpture is a unique artwork to put on your mantelpiece or the perfect gift for a pet - loving friend.

Indulge in seasonal candles like this ceramic mistletoe candle, # 12, and pop it on a the mantelpiece or a windowsill for a welcoming glow.

They look great on a mantelpiece and are easy to stack and store once Christmas is over.

Reflective ornaments like the gold piece on this mantelpiece work the same way, so don't pack away your metallic tchotchkes just yet.

A reclaimed stadium sign takes pride of place on the mantelpiece.

«I'm continually changing the items displayed on the mantelpiece — I like the fact it's such a flexible living area.

The doors of the units have been replaced with ornate designs to keep things rustic, and a focal point has been created by placing vintage plates on the mantelpiece.

Play on this effect by layering two mirrors — with tactile, tonal frames — on the mantelpiece.

A Vaughan lamp with a swirl - patterned base and Louise Bradley pod baskets on the mantelpiece add pattern and texture, mirrored in the long - necked rattan vase below.

The narrow proportions of an oval shade make it an excellent choice for lamps placed on a mantelpiece or windowsill.

Illustrated elegance — we love these Pagodas boxed notecards from Architectural Watercolours (# 15), bringing a little «Mystic East» to your writing desk and no doubt bound to make pride of place on a mantelpiece.

Ramp up the indulgent mood with candlelight on the mantelpiece.

Alternatively, if you have artwork above the fireplace you can choose colours and ideas in the image and continue the theme with decorative objects on the mantelpiece.

Opt for the natural textures of winter with a dainty pine garland and a heart - shaped pine cone wreath on the mantelpiece for an elegant, woodland - inspired scheme.

Rather than a single wall - hung design, two round mirrors are propped on the mantelpiece, adding to the quirky, distinctive mood created by the wallpaper and preventing its pattern from overbearing by offering a view of the white ceiling and chandelier.

Symmetry, such as the matching lamps on the mantelpiece, gives this living room a more formal feel.

Make a statement with large letters that spell out a festive message, which will look right at home placed on a mantelpiece or used as a table centre for the big day's feast.

With a matt white outside and a striking copper painted inside, simply light and watch the light dance through the windows of these little lightweight metal houses as they sit on the mantelpiece, window ledge or table.

Not exact matches

He was reportedly once offered the throne of Albania while on a diplomatic mission and boasted a party trick in which he jumped backwards from stationary on the floor to his living room mantelpiece.

Items that resonate with you: «Hyggelige homes should be a reflection of who you are, so curate collections of personal treasures on coffee tables, mantelpieces and windowsills,» Abrahams explains.

Use cascading plants on windowsills and mantelpieces, tall upright growing plants on the floor and smaller plants on coffee tables.

Use plants to soften mantelpieces, and place them on stands to add height to your space.

Next on the list - a vintage bar cart (preferably in brass), a large rug for our living room and a big print for the mantelpiece.

Ideal for placing elegant pillar candles on a dining table or mantelpiece, this candle holder is a stylish addition to any space.

But time is marching on and Day - Lewis, who is retiring after Phantom Thread, already has three best actor Oscars; Darkest Hour is Oldman's best chance of decorating his mantelpiece.

On the living room mantelpiece of Yinka Shonibare's house in east London sits another house.

In one particularly staggering section, «Visions and Myths of a Nation,» a gallery devoted to the 19th century features an elaborate gilded mantelpiece by the Herter Brothers, the robber barons» interior decorators of choice, on the same wall as an 1801 silver peace medal by John Matthias Reich bearing the word «friendship.»

For a start they look good on any shelf or mantelpiece, but also they give your home a wonderful scent which makes it feel inviting, appealing and cosy.

Decorate your sofa with a few neutral cushions with festive patterns, choose a traditional wooden village scene to adorn your mantelpiece, and hang white wooden snowflakes on the wall.

The frames can then be lent on a shelf, mantelpiece or ledge and work in any sizes.