I’m not ready to go full throttle into summer decor but I wanted to tweak my mantel since I have not touched it since spring | easter.
I didn’t want it too elaborate or specific to any theme or time of year.
I want something effortless that can adapt with minor details through the upcoming months.
I removed everything from on top of the mantel and I mean every.little.thing and gave it a good cleaning.
Then, with a clean slate I started to add and layer elements.
I knew I wanted to use my antique 1879, green book volumes as my base.
Then I planted a cast iron planter with some variegated plants and ivy, the ivy I had left from this spring arrangement.
I added a large conch shell and sea fan to evoke a summertime feel.
These items can be easily & quickly swapped out with other stuff to totally change the feel.
I have been cleaning, organizing and getting a bunch of stuff off my to do list which feels fantastic!
I’ll be sharing some things here real soon.
The kids get out of school next week and it will really be summertime around here.
I can’t believe my baby boy, aka Master Masterpiece, is graduating from middle school.
Somebody please slow. it. down.
Happy summer time!
sharing @:
swing into spring @ diy by design
wonderful wednesday @ oh my heartsie girl
wow @ savvy southern style
wake-up wednesday @ god’s growing garden
vintage charm party @ charm bracelet diva
home&garden thursday @ a delightsome life
syc @ have a daily cup of mrs. olson
share your style @ little farmstead
home sweet home @ the charm of home
the inspiration gallery@ craftberry bush
feathered nest friday @ french country cottage
shabbilicious @ shabby art boutique
sweet & simple @ rooted in thyme
pinworthy projects @ my suburban kitchen
5 star frou frou @ a tray of bliss
saturday sparks @ pieced pastimes
a bouquet of talent @ life on lakeshore drive
share it one more time @ lilacs & longhorns
sundays at home @ love of home
creative corner @ curly crafty mom
amaze me monday @ dwellings-the heart of your home
show&share @ coastal charm
the scoop @ stonegable
inspire me monday @ my uncommon slice of suburbia
metamorphis monday @ between naps on the porch
make it pretty monday @ the dedicated house
motivation monday @ making our life better
celebrate your story @ the sweet sensations
mmm @ keeping it simple crafts
Your mantel looks great, love the coral behind, this was a perfect post to share on the #OMHGFF this week,thank you!! Pinned!!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Karren
I’m with you, I like an understated summer decor that can be changed out when the spirit moves me! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! xoKathleen
thank you so much karren! love joining your linky parties! xo- mj
MaryJo, I love the vintage books! They’re becoming hard to find where I live. Thanks for sharing this at Five Star Frou-Frou. Pinned! Love, Mimi xxx
thanks mimi. yes- vintage books have become popular around here too so they are either hard to find or expensive when you do find them. i got these on etsy. probably more expensive than i would normally pay for onsie, twosies but as a series of 10 with this fabulous patina i had to go for it. haven’t not regretted it for a minute. thanks for stopping by! xo- mj