with :)

with

With or without what? The picture?

DEFINITELY WITH!

too much decor "with" :)

theburgess- did you repaint this wall since your last posting of this elephant? Regardless- the elephant should stand alone!

With.... But remove the wire basket thing. Odd numbers!

Are you going for a African theme? If so add items that relate to that. World markets have interesting items. Use odd numbers tall and on one end only. Add basket you have to a end table.

Caution- or this could quickly turn into an episode of Wild Kingdom ;)

Definitely without. Less is more here. Love the art. Why not put accessories grouped on some art books on a cocktail table

Burgess- It just dawned me, but I have a real elephants foot (open for negotiation) if you would like to place it on the hearth ;)
Don't call PETA- it was a inherited item;(

change the candles to a solid color. take away the zebra and put a plant in it's place. remove the bowl. love the wall color. nice to see color instead of gray.

It needs something on the mantel or it looks unfinished without. Candles are a good idea, but should be a solid (saffron) color. An African mask on a stand would be more tasteful. Beautiful African woven's would be great on the hearth. It needs a pop of color. Definitely get rid of the bowl.

WITHOUT

I suggest simple white vases on the mantle. Simple, and the "minds eye" will see the white mantel/white tusks/white vases as an odd number visual and cohesive design.

Think I love it now!