With summer in full swing, it was time to bring a little of the beach inside! I love coming up with a new mantel for seasons and holidays, and have found that if I start with a color scheme or one particular item, it all starts to flow and come together.
I showed you this Burlap Rag Wreath earlier this week, and now I’ll show you how I added it to my summer mantel!
Last Saturday, I got some mommy alone time and headed to check out our newly-opened Marshall’s. Love. That. Store!
A beautiful blue-green seahorse caught my eye, and I knew it had to come home with me! The seahorse was suddenly my inspiration for a summer mantel!
Candles nearly the same color of the seahorse were found at Hobby Lobby.
I have lots of seashells from years past that I have kept, so I grabbed two small starfish to embellish the candles. I tied a few strands of raffia (knot at the back), and hot-glued the starfish to the front of the candles. I also added a two larger pieces near the base of the window, a conch and a sand dollar.
The old window I bought many years ago in Louisiana, and love the versatility! I popped a small nail into the top of the window to allow the wreath to hang with invisible fishing line. The decorative net is from Michael’s. A few tea light candles, and the mantel is complete!
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Linking to:
Kelly’s Korner-Show Us Your Life-Mantels
Beneath My Heart-Best DIY for June
The Lettered Cottage Summer Mantel Link Party
Fridays Unfolded
At the Picket Fence
52 Mantels
Thrifty Thursday
Summer Mantel Link Party-Home Stories A2Z
Wow Me Wednesday
Uncommonly Yours Link Party
Home Stories A2Z
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Polly Want a Crafter
Meet Me Monday
Positively Splendid
The Grant Life
Tatertots and Jello
Six Sisters Stuff
Tidy Mom
Addicts (Not So) Anonymous Link Party
Blissful and Domestic
Kelly’s Korner-Show Us Your Life-Mantels
Beneath My Heart-Best DIY for June
The Lettered Cottage Summer Mantel Link Party
Fridays Unfolded
At the Picket Fence
52 Mantels
Thrifty Thursday
Summer Mantel Link Party-Home Stories A2Z
Wow Me Wednesday
Uncommonly Yours Link Party
Home Stories A2Z
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Polly Want a Crafter
Meet Me Monday
Positively Splendid
The Grant Life
Tatertots and Jello
Six Sisters Stuff
Tidy Mom
Addicts (Not So) Anonymous Link Party
Blissful and Domestic
SweetPepperRose says
Love that color blue on those candles! I Need some of them now! Your mantel looks cook, sweet and simple. Thanks for posting your pics, I always enjoy browsing through your blog 🙂
JoAnn
Kelley @ TheGrantLife.com says
Hi! Visiting from tt&j! Ohhh.. I love your mantel! Im a sucker for anything beachy.. and this is perfect! Love it all!
If you get a chance I would love for you to share this at my Friday link party.. its going on now 🙂
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Gale Joy says
Just stunning! I love the net from Michael’s…I purchased the same one last year and hung it from one of the privacy walls on my deck and then added some starfish, a faux crab, and a few ceramic fish I found at our local dollar store and voila! it brought the seaside to my outdoor space. Your mantle is lovely!
twelve-O-eight says
Your wreath and seahorse are fabulous! So pretty 🙂
Tanya
chateau chic says
Love how you styled your mantel for the summer. The window and wreath make a terrific focal point to the rest of your accessories.
Mary Alice
Six Sisters says
Totally love your beach theme!! So very cute. We are so glad that you linked up to our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday”. Please join us again!! -The Sisters
Hubba says
I love this! I love the candle with the starfish it looks great! I’m a new linky follower, would love if you followed back I Heart Pears
Donna Wilkes says
Came over from Thrifty Thursday. I was waiting for the mantel reveal after seeing the wreath. You certainly did not disappoint. Love, love the window and the seahorse!
Distressed Donna Down Home
Gina says
Your mantel display is so pretty! I love the coastal accents. Perfect for summer!
Kati @ Obscured Flair- says
awwww your mantel is super cute!
Miss Kitty says
I DO love your great seahorse…he is indeed a wonderful inspiration piece and one that you can use for many years. You have just beautiful items to add to your mantle to keep him company. I hope to follow in your footsteps and get my summer mantle done tomorrow. I saw your post over at “At the Picket Fence” blog party.
allisamazing says
Love your beach themed mantel – the seahorse and the candles are delightful 🙂
Susan says
Your mantel is lovely – I love your seahorse!
I found your blog through Layla’s Summer Mantel link party – I’ve added my own summer mantel to the party.
Vicki says
Love your mantle! The use of the window is a great alternative to a mirror. I may steal the idea for my fall mantle
cALyPsO says
The netting is awesome.. way to go..