A quick update to the living room mantel for the upcoming 4th of July holiday.
Remember the early summer mantel I shared here?
I swapped out the sea fan & conch for a patriotic enamel tray and a galvanized watering can decorated with american flags respectively.
Keeping the same composition and design on the mantel made it super easy to update.
I did change out the candelabras with my small lanterns; I thought they had a better Americana vibe.
I added other patriotic details like the liberty metal ribbon and an old baseball from Master Masterpieces.
The vintage bunting I picked up a few months ago from a local craft store that was closing down…I wish I had gotten more.
I also tucked in a mini flag into the cast iron planter as well as an old folded flag between the books and lantern.
You can see my patriotic touches from last year here and here.
Happy Independence Day!
sharing @:
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talk of the town @ knick of time
the inspiration board @ carolyn’s homework
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wow @ savvy southern style
wake-up wednesday @ god’s growing garden
vintage charm party @ charm bracelet diva
home&garden @ a delightsome life
share your cup @ have a daily cup of mrs. olson
share your style @ little farmstead
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feathered nest friday @ french country cottage
shabbilicious friday @ shabby art boutique
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craft frenzy friday @ craft dictator
morning cup of joe @ the cottage market
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creative corner @ curly crafty mom
amaze me monday @ dwellings-the heart of your home
show&share @ coastal charm
metamorphis monday @ between naps on the porch
motivation monday @ making our life matter
mmm @ keeping it simple
the scoop @ stonegable
inspire me monday @ my uncommon slice of suburbia
make it pretty monday @ the dedicated house
celebrate your story @ celebrate & decorate
I love it! Very patriotic! Happy 4th to you!
Cottage Blessings,
Rebecca
Love your festive mantel! Looks amazing!
thanks rebecca. happy 4th to you too. enjoy the holiday. xo- mj
thanks tammy. hope you have a wonderful 4th of july! xo- mj
I love it!
thanks dayle! happy 4th of july. xo- mj
Thank you for sharing at SYC! Jo
I Love it! Your mantel has been chosen to be featured at our next Wonderful Wednesday party! We hope that you will join us and check it out! Your About section in the sidebar was one of the best I have read yet! I can’t wait to see more from your blog! Have a great holiday – Christine!
aw, thanks christine! i’m honored to be featured at your party. thanks for hosting ervy week. have a great 4th of july and see you on wednesday. xo- mj
thanks joanne. i love syc. have a great 4th of july. xo- mj
I love your patriotic mantel!!! Adorable!!! I hope that you have a wonderful weekend and a Happy Fourth of July!!!
thanks shannon. i hope you have a wonderful 4th of july holiday as well. xo- mj
Love it all, especially the books! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!
xoKathleen Charm Bracelet Diva {at Home}
I love it Mary Jo! Books and balls are always so fun to tuck into your displays! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
This is beautiful! I will feature this tomorrow at Home Sweet Home!
Love it Mary Jo–pinned and facebooked!
thanks jann. hope you had a fabulous 4th of july. xo- mj
thanks so much sherry. linked over at hsh again this week. thanks for hosting every week. xo- mj
thank you diana! that’s wonderful. i really appreciate it. xo- mj
Very patriotic indeed! We appreciate you sharing your links with us at Celebrate Your Story and hope you have a fun and productive week.
Loving your patriotism! You knocked it out of the park dear lady.
thanks sandra. i love joining your party. thanks for hosting every week. xo- mj
i love this book series as well. i hemmed & hawed before buying them & i’m so glad i did. have not regretted it once since. xo- mj
thanks christine! that’s very sweet. xo- mj