Sunday, June 22, 2014

'Coastal' Summer Mantel 2014



I wanted to thank all of you who left me sweet 'early' birthday wishes!  I'm turning 47 tomorrow and plan to spend part of the day at one of my favorite places, our local flea market!

Now that it's officially summer, my favorite time of year, I've switched our mantel to lighter summery look.

(To see my spring mantel go here.)

This summer one kind of took on a subtle beachy/coastal theme without my intention!




I kept the silver candelabra here and added an ironstone pitcher that was my grandma's...




You can never have too many ironstone pitchers, in my opinion (or ironstone anything, for that matter!)




I brought back the chippy door/board from my dear friend Kris (Junk Chic Cottage) as a backdrop, and hung on it a thick twig wreath...




...then placed under the wreath a couple pieces of weathered driftwood that I had stored in the basement.




I kept the silver monogrammed urn (which last time several of you said the 'P' should stand for 'pretty'!  I like that idea!)
I had filled it with 'moss' and eggs for Easter and I liked the look, so I just replaced the colorful eggs with neutral ones and left it.




Lastly I added a tall white lantern that I purchased at a home store/boutique with a gift card I got for Christmas.




Inside the lantern I placed a chippy wooden candleholder and candle.




I left my burlap banner up...and that completes my new summer mantel!




As always, I kept it simple.




But I like the sort of whitewashed, beachy vibe that it gives.




I think that it's calm and soothing. (And makes me wish that I was on a real beach! Sigh.)




Thanks so much for stopping by!




Hopefully next time I'll have some treasures from the flea market to show you! :)




Have a wonderful week :)



42 comments:

  1. I wish you a joyfull and happy birthday tomorrow.
    And to spend the day at the fleamrket is not a bad place to spend it.
    I hope you find lots of "new" stuff.
    The best to you, from Marit

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  2. Susan,
    Once again I cyber send my kisses and wishes for a very happy Birthday. 47, oh geez I remember my 40's... Now I've stopped counting the years! Your Summer mantle is really textural beauty. Love the chippy door piece (love that Kris) the wreath looks amazing on it. Everything adds interest and emotions of the season. Gotta say it again Susan - You rocked your vignette.
    XO,
    Vera

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  3. Did I tell you Happy Birthday? If not, I hope you have a wonderful one. My birthday is this week too...I'll be 51. Gulp! I'm going to spend my day doing fun girly things to do and might throw a pedicure in there. :)

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  4. Oh my I love this! That chippy board makes eveything just scrumptious! Now I have to do something with my mantle! Happy Birthday!

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  5. It looks great! Happy Birthday. I will have to share my summer mantel. You are such an inspiration. Di@Cottage-Wishes

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  6. Susan, the mantle looks so awesome...I love how the giant mossball.this should be in a magazine!!!!

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  7. So pretty! I love the chippy board background and the silver candle holder is a great piece. I can't get enough of ironstone too.

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  8. Very pretty - love all of the textures and your new lantern looks great!

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  9. I always love to see your newly styled mantel. You use a wonderful variety of textures that make it so appealing. This is another winner!
    Mary Alice

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  10. Your mantle looks great! I agree, one can never have to many ironstone pitchers....Love the banner! Just the perfect touch..Blessings!

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  11. Its always amazing to see what a great eye you have for decorating.
    I thought the brown driftwood was an art sculpture. The twig wreath is divine. Beautiful mantel. Bravo!

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  12. So lovely, Kris...that's a particularly pretty twig wreath! Hope you have a WONDERFUL birthday!

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  13. Happy Birthday Susan and your mantel looks so pretty. Have fun tomorrow and enjoy whatever you do.
    Julie

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  14. Happy birthday Susan. You are still very young.:):) I like your pictures. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  15. Happiest of birthdays to you! Enjoy your explorations and find wonderful goodies!

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  16. A nice and clean look for summer, Susan. Have fun at the flea!

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  17. Oh I love the mantel. Queen of Vignettes!!! You have done it again. Stunning. Love that you have the old chippy door from me in the background. Oh so chippy and wonderful. Love your ironstone and the neutral eggs in the creamer with the P. I think P could also stand for Perfect. Happy Birthday my Sweet Friend. Enjoy tomorrow and to be at the Flea woooo hoooo have fun.
    Kris

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  18. Another winner - I love how the candlestick, twig wreath and "P" vase carry the silver tones across. Can't wait to see what you find at the flea. :)

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  19. I sold the last two chippy beadboard panels I had in the shop today and I hated to see them go.They are fabulous for backdrops. You must have realized the same thing about your door panel. I love your fireplace insert. Very cool.

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  20. Lovely! As always! I like the beachy feel it has!

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  21. Love your Summer mantel...so pretty!! Happy Birthday...hope you have a great day!!
    ~Cindy

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  22. Love what you've done with the mantle! The wreath on the chippy door is so cool, love it! Have a wonderful Birthday!

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  23. Such a sweet and soft mantle for summer. I love coastal, if I had my dream, I'd live at the beach forever and ever and ever.... Happy Birthday Susan! My youngest son's birthday is today 06/23 as well. In fact, I'm hoping to get 29 birthday wishes on my blog for him, so if you have time I'd love for you to stop by. Thanks and Blessings, Cindy

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  25. I'm with you on the ironstone! And your mantel looks great. I love a beachy vibe since I'm from the east coast and spent summers on the Jersey shore:) I usually go the Kane County Flea Market for Mother's Day and my birthday~ Happy Birthday and have fun!
    xo Kathleen

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  26. BEAUTIFUL Susan!! Enjoy your birthday today :-)

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  27. I love the chippy door with the textured wreath on it. Such a great combination. Hope you're having a fun day today!

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  28. Beautiful....you always put the perfect items together creating the most beautiful vignettes...love that great chippy door/board that the fabulous Kris gave you!!...such a perfect backdrop for your coastal mantel.....Happy Birthday Susan...have a most wonderful one!!

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  29. Beautiful, as always! I love your vignetting skills, and I want that chippy fence? Hope you had a great birthday!

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  30. Your summer mantel is beautiful, Susan. The chippy door with the twig wreath looks great and I'm in love with the trophy. It's wonderful that you have that pretty ironstone pitcher from your grandma.
    Happy Birthday!!! Stay happy, healthy and creative! I hope you had a fabulous day, got spoiled and found some lovely treasures at the flea market.
    Julia

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  31. I always add in a very few coastal touches to my décor in the summertime even though I live in the Midwest. You have given the mantel just the right amount of beachy-ness! ~Ann
    Tarnished Royalty

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  32. It looks lovely, Susan. Many joyful birthday wishes to you!

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  33. I just pinned your gorgeous summer mantel.

    I need all the bottles on my mantel right now for my Mad Tea Party on Monday so I guess I need to create a new mantel display.

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  34. Ditto what Carol said! I Pinned your mantel, too. No matter what season you've decorated your mantel for, it always looks fantastic, Susan!

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  35. Gorgeous! Sounds like a perfect way to celebrate your birthday.

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  36. I may have commented twice! Ha! I do love your mantel, especially the door (from the Queen of Doors!) and that natural wreath. I did a summery mantel and it looks no where near as simple and rustic as yours!

    Thanks for popping in. I hope you get to Chicago soon...it would be lovely to get together! :)

    Jane x

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  37. I want to use your silver shine for my new Bedroom design Ideas. I already visited many site but here I found the best design for my new home. Thanks a lot.
    living-room

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  38. i totally missed this post...and your bday:( hope your day was great and that you found some vintage goodies at the flea, susan! 47, your just a baby:)

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  39. Your mantel looks glorious, Susan!! LOVE the summer look!
    Hope your trip to the flea market was successful.
    Have a fun weekend.
    Debbie
    xo

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  40. hope you had a great birthday. As usual your mantel looks wonderful

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