Hubby and I are back from a wonderful 8 day trip. I have tons of laundry to do, dusting, cleaning, vacuuming, end of school things, dishes, etc. And what do I do? Play with things to make a new mantel scape. Doesn’t that sound way more fun than all the other things I should be doing? Yeah, I thought so too.
I miss Hawaii already and it’s finally getting warm here so it was time to change the mantel again. I needed to lighten things up around here. I know I need to paint the walls a lighter color, but the mantel is faster and easier and I like instant gratification. I’ll worry about the walls later. I kept the window in place over the fireplace then added the wreath that was previously hanging in the Entry.
The little gate came from the Entry too. I love the chippy green paint and the little bit of rust.
The sign was also left on the mantel from the previous scape. The sea star came from the main level bathroom.
The colored glass bottles came from various places throughout the house.
I am so drawn to colored glass bottles or any bottles that vary in shape and size. The bird stayed on the mantel from the previous scape also.
It’s lighter and airier now. More fitting for a Summer mantel.
So now that I’ve changed the mantel by borrowing things from other rooms, you know what that means. I have empty spaces I need to fill in other rooms. Time for some more rearranging.
I think it turned out pretty great. The only thing I bought was this shell ball, while we were in Hawaii. I love it!
I’ll be sharing the other changes in a couple days.
Have a Beautiful Weekend!
Welcome back! What a fabulous vacation you had! AND what a great souvenir on your mantle. I love the colored glass too. The colors on yours are particularly pretty.
The mantle is lovely. Now we need pictures of the trip! Lisa~
SO very pretty!!! Love it!!! The glass bottles are perfect!
Wow! I am most impressed that you went to Hawaii and only bought 1 thing. How in the world did you do that? The mantelscape looks great.
Wow great job!! I love the star fish!
I applaud you creating seasonal mantels. The blues are lovely against the pink. Hope you’ll stop by for our glass vessel sink giveaway if you haven’t already. Jane F.
Your mantle scape is wonderful…so beachy! I love colored glass bottles and jars too.
Debbie@houseatthelake
Your mantle looks so fresh and summery!
What a great mix of items. It definitely screams summer to me. I love that little gate the most!
Jeanine
Everything comes together so beautifully! Wonderful job!
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Sam
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super cute – love it!
Love how this turned out!! Found you at Its so very cheri!
Looks perfect for summer! I love the colored glass bottles – they are gorgeous! Thanks again for linking to the Sunday Showcase party! I greatly appreciate it! ~ Stephanie Lynn
It looks great! I love the starfish!
I love it all. I love your shell ball too. I have thought about going to the beach and making something similar. I know I will be sorry if I don;t some day.
Hawaii sounds dreamy.
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Cheri
The glass bottles are the perfect shade for summer dressing. Great look!
Love your mantel and not for the first time, wish I had one! The little wire gate is just charming. You do have a knack for clever vignettes.
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Very clever and interesting mantle display. Love it!
What a fun seasonal mantel-scape!! I really like the colored bottles. Like the layering of the window, the wreath, and the gate. It all came together so very very well.
🙂 Sue
Love the display! Very soft and fresh…summery. The bottles are an interesting touch.
Jane
Beautiful! I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com
I love it…it is cool you can pull pieces from around your house and it still all goes together. LEzlee
Thanks for linking up to my party Leanne! I am in love with your mantle!!
Leanne, your mantles are always beautiful. I look forward to seeing the next one! Thanks for linking up to Shop The House Sunday. Glad you had a wonderful vacation.
Classy as usual! I love this as much as when I saw it the first time!
So summery and pretty. I love that little gate! Fabulous job as always Leanne!
I really like colored glass so this gets an A+++ from me! You are so creative I love the window and the branchy wreath. A beautiful Mantle scape.
Great mantel escape. I have a mantel AND an old window that I’ve been toying what to do with. You given me inspiration. Thank you.
Such a pretty mantle. You did a great job. I love shopping my house.
Partying with you tonight.