Monday, June 27, 2011

~ Summer Mantel ~


Hi friends
I wanted to share with you a few photos of how I've decorated my summer mantel


I love bringing out my shells and coral that I've collected over the years





I like to write the different seasons on the chalkboard I made..
Occasionally I put scriptures or special occasions on it too


I hope you are all enjoying your summer so far
My boys and I have been busy going to the pool and iceskating (yes I said iceskating, lol )
Have a wonderful week!!
Hugs,
Rachel

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22 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    If you could only come over and decorate my house! Sigh....

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  2. Sweet Young JourneyJune 27, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Ice skating sounds like a lot of fun....
    Your mantel looks beautiful. I worked on mine over the weekend too!
    Keep enjoying those precious times with your boys!
    xo
    Cheryl

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  3. OliveJune 27, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Love the shells and the galvanized pieces. Have a great summer. I could use an iced floor right now myself...wink. hugs♥O

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  4. TaraJune 27, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    It looks so light and airy! Why do we always pull out the seashells in the Summer? People who live at the beach much think we're crazy!

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  5. DeborahJune 27, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    So lovely and summery!
    One can never have too many shells!
    :)

    Deborah xo

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  6. Blondie's JournalJune 27, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I love it. Very beachy!!

    XO,
    Jane

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  7. Donna Reyne'June 27, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    What a pretty mantle display!
    I love seashells year round but they just seem to say "Hello Summer"
    Hope you have a great one!

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  8. Mona Kay GormanJune 27, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Soooo pretty!! I love the...ahh...um...white wrought-iron thingy with scrolls! What is that?? It's gorgeous!!

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  9. Sarah atRosePetalsJune 27, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    So pretty! I just redid mine but I think I need some zinc pots! :)

    My neighbor just returned from the beach and brought me a huge bag of seashells...I'm going beachy in Nebraska!

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  10. d e l i g h tJune 27, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Just lovely! You have an eye for detail and decorating that I love!

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  11. Ivy and ElephantsJune 27, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Your mantel is wonderful. Enjoy your summer!

    Paula

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  12. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    What a lovely mantel! Summer has been a whirlwind of fun for us and I just want it to last forever (or until it gets too hot) hahaha! Have a delightful week! Xoxoxo

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  13. Shanon at Vintage Sparkle ChicJune 27, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Love it! I always do love what you do. So simple and summery.

    ~Shanon

    P.S. Did you ever find out anything about the "Simply Me" blog?

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  14. TriciaJune 27, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Looks beautiful! Very summery :)

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  15. MelissaJune 28, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    oh my gosh- we are a match made in heaven!

    peonies...chippy french chairs...mirrors...

    so happy to have found you...
    we're currently living in england from australia- so my visits to french brocantes- kids & hubby in tow are pretty regular!

    loving your mantel- you've inspired me to get to mine today whilst the sun is out & gorgeous here in the english countryside!

    iceskating in summer- too funny!

    melissa x

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  16. UnknownJune 28, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Your summer mantel is very pretty, I need so bad to do mine...

    Pattie

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  17. polkadotpeticoatJune 28, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    So beautiful....I love your mix of metals and the mirrors...simply summer perfect!

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  18. MillieJune 28, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I am absolutely smitten with the juxtaposition of the galvanized steel against the shells. A beautiful way to celebrate summer!

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  19. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaJune 28, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I am in love with your mantel, will you come makeover mine :)
    So glad I can leave a comment!
    XO
    Kristin
    ps....were you friends with Michelle from Shells Shabby Shack? I can't find her blog and am worried???

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  20. DonnaJune 28, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Gorgeous!! I love all of your galvanized goodies and white treasures. And the galvanized pots are so cute! you have created a truly magical mantle!!!

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  21. HollyJune 29, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    I love your mantle. It's very clean with a rustic feel.
    Holly @hmbeadcompany

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  22. UnknownJune 30, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    I love the pots you found at Ikea!!!! I keep praying that they build one in Anchorage! Loved the table!
    Chris :o)

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xo Rachel