A Summer Mantel

 It has been a sad time of late with the passing of my Grandma on May 11th and I dedicate this post in her memory.  She always appreciated the seasonal decorating I did for her at her condo and seemed proud to tell all who visited that her granddaughter had done it.

I enjoyed the visits I had with her while creating the various displays there and I am especially thankful for those memories now. 

 

The seasonal vignette I'm sharing with you today is my summer mantel. 

 

 

I wanted to create a beach/seaside feel using neutral colours. 

 

 

To update the lanterns that have been on the mantel since Easter (seen HERE), I tied a starfish to the front with raffia ribbon.

 

 

A woven type vase filled with grasses is placed in front of the mirror.

 

 

 

Two of these votive holders filled with sand and shells sit on each side of the grasses.

 

 

 

 

 I elevated the lanterns using over-turned small black pots.

 

 

 

 

 

I like the neutral look of these resin shells I purchased last year at a local gift store.

 

 

 

 

 

This one is similar but a different shape.

 

 

It sits at the other end of the mantelscape.

 

 

 

The full view.

 

 

 

 

The hearth is decorated with my large black lantern (Walmart last year) with shells placed around a pillar candle inside.

 

 

 

 

Might be over-kill on the grasses but I put another large vase of them on the hearth.

 

 

 

 

With the cool days/nights we've had lately, its been nice to have a cozy fire though I'm not sure it goes with the beachy mantel!

(For our fireplace makeover - click HERE)

 

 

  As I close this post, again, I am reminded of the enjoyment seasonal displays brought to my Grandma in her latter years and those memories will stay with me always. 

 

Thanks for visiting.

 

I will be linking this post to these fantastic blogs:

Grace at Home at Imparting Grace

Show & Tell Fridays at My Romantic

Be Inspired at Common Ground

Sunday Showcase at Under the Table and Dreaming

Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper

Amaze Me Mondays at Dwellings

Inspire Me Tuesdays at A Stroll Thru Life

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style

Tutorials, Tips and Tidbits at Stone Gable