How to Decorate your Mantel for Summer

Well, I’m back again, changing my Mantle. This time I Decorated for Summer. I know, Summer is half over, but first I had my Memorial Day Mantle, then the Celebration Mantle for Andrew’s graduation and of course, the 4th of July Mantle. So, I’m just now changing it for Summer.

The Mantle is not the only place in the house that’s enjoying Summer. My Hoosier cabinet got a little Summer makeover too!

Once again, I’ve created a tutorial with a collage of pictures for you.

  1. I made this super cute pinwheel garland (look for directions on Wednesday)
  2. At one end I added a plastic sand pail
  3. And for balance, on the other end, 3 Aqua Mason Jars (my fave)
  4. I filled them with ivy and ornamental grass from the yard
  5. A bug catcher and jar of bubbles adds more whimsy
  6. And a Hawaiian lei to add even more color and texture
  7. At the other end, a Summer picture frame with a cute picture of Andrew when he was a toddler and a bright green Ice Cream glass
  8. A fun candle and pink placemat add more color
  9. And finally a pineapple candle holder and a Flip Flop bowl filled with squirt guns

Update: I posted the Pinwheel Garland Tutorial for you.


I’m linking to…Summer Mantel Party at The Lettered Cottage, Show and Tell Friday, Celebrating Summer Party


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  1. Alicia says:

    Stopping by from Girl Creative … love your summer mantle!!

    Alicia
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  2. Michelle says:

    I love the pinwheels! So cute, very summery mantle indeed. Visiting today from MM-
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  3. Susie's Homemade says:

    Hey, I have some of those blue jars! I should get those out:-)

  4. Mandy says:

    LOVE it all! Looks so summery and cute. Great job!

  5. Amy says:

    Oh, that looks so cute- I love the little pinwheel garland! It definitely says summer, Liz!
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  6. I love your pinwheel garland. That is such a cute and fun idea :)
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  7. Samantha says:

    SO cute, I love every detail!
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  8. I love the pinwheel garland! It is so cute and the colors say SUMMER. The mantle looks great!
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  9. Ashlee says:

    SO cute. We’ve moved so much that I’ve never gotten into decorating. BUT it looks like were here in my in law’s house for QUITE a while. So as soon as I rip out the old nasty brick fireplace and replace it with a gorgeous wooden mantle I will totally look back at this for inspiration! SO pretty. I just don’t have the eye for it, like you obviously do! I just started a link party and I would LOVE it if you’d consider adding your crafts to it! I’m having flower headband giveaway as part of our first party too! http://imtopsyturvy.com/index.php/2010/07/topsy-turvy-tuesdays-1/

  10. Absolutely ADORABLE! You are SO creative! Thanks for participating in my Tutorial Tuesday!

  11. That’s so cute. I wish I had done something like that. I guess it’s not too late.

  12. Hi – I’m following you from Marketing Monday – Love the mantle. I do something similar with a quilt rack that I have. It has a shelf that I decorate. It’s not up right now unfortunately no room in this apartment.

    Love the blog!

    Tina “The BookLady”
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  13. So cute! I love it!!!!

  14. Laurel says:

    What a cute garland – I love the pinwheels!
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  15. Kathie says:

    CUTE!
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  16. Sherry says:

    What fun! I love your summer look! :D
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  17. Rea says:

    How pretty! I wish I had a mantle or something to decorate!
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  18. carol Turner says:

    That is such a cute idea! how fun and festive, i bet your a girl that decorates for every season and holiday!

    I joined in the fun and came over from Transformation Thursdays

    Carol

  19. cassie says:

    looks so bright and cheerful! i love the garland, and i am sure i have lots of buckets around this house! :)

  20. Purnima says:

    wow..your mantle looks so summery and perfect to welcome the warmth and fun of sunny weather indoors..

    Cheers
    P
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  21. This is adorable!
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  22. Ali says:

    It looks so festive!
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  23. Alison says:

    WOW! What a fun mantle!! I can’t wait to see the tutorial for the pinwheel garland. That’s my favorite!
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  24. I’m seriously loving your pinwheel garland. You’re making me want some colored jars, too, and I don’t really have a place to put them :) .
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  25. Jen says:

    Just beautiful!
    Wish I had a mantle to decorate!

  26. Katie says:

    I love the fun mix of elements you incorporated.
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  27. Amy says:

    Very fun!! Partying with you tonight. Stop by for a visit.

  28. mary says:

    I love this! I’d like to invite you to post it on Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage. The link will be up all week, I hope you can join in. Have a nice week, Mary :O)

  29. mmmm I love me some pinwheels…they just SCREAM summer FUN!
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  30. Gina says:

    Your mantel looks awesome! I love the whimsy of it & especially the pinwheel garland.

  31. Love the pinwheel garland. I may just have to make myself one.

  32. I am still lovin’ those pinwheels! So cute and summery! All together it sure look lovely.
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  33. That is so fun! I love the bright colors. The pinwheels are so cute and it makes me want to hang out at your house with a lemonade!

    Coming here from the Home May’d party!

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