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.
- I made this super cute pinwheel garland (look for directions on Wednesday)
- At one end I added a plastic sand pail
- And for balance, on the other end, 3 Aqua Mason Jars (my fave)
- I filled them with ivy and ornamental grass from the yard
- A bug catcher and jar of bubbles adds more whimsy
- And a Hawaiian lei to add even more color and texture
- 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
- A fun candle and pink placemat add more color
- 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
Your mantel looks awesome! I love the whimsy of it & especially the pinwheel garland.
mmmm I love me some pinwheels…they just SCREAM summer FUN!
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)
Very fun!! Partying with you tonight. Stop by for a visit.
I love the fun mix of elements you incorporated.
Just beautiful!
Wish I had a mantle to decorate!
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 :).
WOW! What a fun mantle!! I can’t wait to see the tutorial for the pinwheel garland. That’s my favorite!
@Alison, The tutorial is already posted, did you get a chance to see it?
I’m so glad you like the Mantle, it was such fun to do!
~Liz
It looks so festive!
This is adorable!
wow..your mantle looks so summery and perfect to welcome the warmth and fun of sunny weather indoors..
Cheers
P
looks so bright and cheerful! i love the garland, and i am sure i have lots of buckets around this house! 🙂
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
How pretty! I wish I had a mantle or something to decorate!
What fun! I love your summer look! 😀