As you all know I enjoy changing my mantel quite often, but I had a hard time changing it this time. I really loved my May mantel and the way it brought the room together. It had a really natural and outdoorsy feel that was perfect for May. For June, I wanted the mantel to feel casual and relaxed, like a Summer breeze.
Summer reminds me of travel so I used the map garland I made last year.
The fan came from an RV my hubby is working on. The RV had 2 of these fans and he had no use for them so I took them. Isn’t it awesome! I have several colored bottles. I love the blue ones. The rope balls are perfect for a Summer mantel and so easy to make.
The frame is leftover from the May mantel. I won the subway art last year at a blogger get-together.
I can’t for the life of me remember where I purchased the fish bowl, but isn’t it adorable?
I wrapped the vase in twine years ago. I love the texture twine adds.
The space above the mantel was too empty and needed something, so I found a small wreath form in my craft room and wrapped twine around it. Then I attached the sea star to it using the same twine. I love how it turned out and it only took about 15 minutes to make it.
This mantel cost me absolutely $0 to put together. It’s rewarding to be able to shop my house and find objects that I love displaying.
I have a great idea for the fireplace that I’m excited to show you later this week.
Thanks for stopping by!
I love all of the texture, too. And just the right pop of color with the word art. Beautiful.
I love this mantel! Its super cute, the twine looks amazing on the wreath! What a great idea.
ohhh so soothing and serene! LOVE that FAN!!
Love your mantle, all of the elements flow so beautifully. I may try those twine covered balls. Thanks for the inspiration.
This is so pretty and summery! I really like the banner for the mantle made from maps–I did a larger-circle version that I put above the mantle–I like them both, and it adds that summer travel-feel to the arrangement.
It was SO fun to see you today at Studio 5!!! Glad we got to chat…I am loving your mantel!
Great idea, I have not changed my mantle theme in 12 yrs, oops did I just say that! 🙂
I’m visiting today through Layla’s Summer Mantel Link Party!
Your map garland is adorable! I just love it!
It doesn’t get better than a summer breeze. Summer makes me think of travel too…love that you included the map garland. The subway art really sums of the idyllic days of summer.
I LOVE your mantle! So fun! Those fans are awesome!
I love it! So summery! Thanks for sharing!
Blessings, Grace
This is fabulous! So much texture and so many fun elements working together beautifully.
Visiting from The 36th Avenue 🙂
This is so fun! I love the wooden shutter as the backdrop!! and the fan and the bottles all covered in twine! You put together a great mantel!! Come link up to Centerpiece Wednesday and share your ideas with us!
Karin
Very pretty and summery! 🙂