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Summer Mantel

June 19, 2012 by Angie 46 Comments

I spent some time today creating a new tablescape for our living room.
It felt so good to get out some shells and starfish and play around.
 
 I just shopped the house for natural/white items and a few bursts of aqua and green.
 I found the ‘ocean’ piece last summer at Homesense and I pulled it out for the first time today.
 Do you know the reward of changing tablescapes every once in awhile?
It makes you feel happy when you pass by…just a small change can do that!
Have you been playing with any accessories/tablescapes lately?
 

 

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  1. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    June 18, 2012 at 11:06 pm

    Very pretty, Angie! I love the Ocean letters and how they are different shapes. It is sometimes those little changes that catch my eye when I'm moving through the house.

    Reply
  2. Grace @ Sense and Simplicity says

    June 19, 2012 at 12:24 am

    so pretty – I love all the ocean finds you have included with the sign. By the way, did you paint your living room walls and i missed it or is it just the photo. I remember them being more beige than goldy-orange.

    Reply
  3. Rustown Mom says

    June 19, 2012 at 12:47 am

    That hobnail dish is so beautiful!! What a lovely mantel.

    Reply
  4. Susan says

    June 19, 2012 at 1:03 am

    I'm visiting today through Layla's Summer Mantel Link Party!

    I love the OCEAN piece – very cute.

    Your mantel is lovely!

    Reply
  5. Jenny says

    June 19, 2012 at 1:12 am

    So pretty – love the colors! After just returning from the beach, I'm all about beachy color palettes right now! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says

    June 19, 2012 at 1:51 am

    I love it! Especially how summer = beach/ocean. Hoping ot be able to actually get to the ocean this summer with my kids, they love the beach and building sandcastles, playing in the waves…

    Jessica
    stayathomeista.com

    Reply
  7. Karen Mary Butterfly says

    June 19, 2012 at 1:54 am

    Oh, I love it. So fresh and sunny with bits of the sea. Just perfect!

    Reply
  8. Elaine Edwards says

    June 19, 2012 at 2:36 am

    Very Pretty!!

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  9. Crafty Texan says

    June 19, 2012 at 2:43 am

    I love your blue and green carnival glass! It really ties the ocean and everything together for me! Great job. 🙂

    Reply
  10. Cindy says

    June 19, 2012 at 3:23 am

    Yes, I love moving my accessories around,too.
    Have fun with it! It's looking really great! I love your colours.
    Hugs, Cindy

    Reply
  11. Leslie says

    June 19, 2012 at 3:36 am

    Gorgeous Angie!!! I love the Ocean sign. Everything is so bright and cheery.

    Reply
  12. Kirby Dunton Carespodi says

    June 19, 2012 at 10:42 am

    Love the contrasting colors!

    Reply
  13. allisamazing says

    June 19, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    What a lovely vignette! I adore the mirror you have hanging. I am always switching things and moving things around to create new looks and vignettes! Keeps things fresh and interesting 🙂

    Reply
  14. Pamela R says

    June 19, 2012 at 8:24 pm

    What a beautiful vignette, I love the different attributes and the books! I really need to work on switching up my mantle!

    Reply
  15. Dana Nelson says

    June 19, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    I happen to know that Calgary has been anything BUT summer… Guess that mantel is hope of things to come! It's so lovely and relaxed yet cheery!

    Reply
  16. ARod says

    June 19, 2012 at 11:25 pm

    looks so pretty i love it

    Reply
  17. Recipes We Love says

    June 20, 2012 at 12:14 am

    I just LOVE it… wish it would fit in the deco at my house

    Reply
  18. chateau chic says

    June 20, 2012 at 12:30 am

    Angie, Your summer tablescape looks so fresh and perfect for the season. Love your beachy theme, probably makes you smile every time you pass by.
    I'm happy to be a new follower and hope you'll stop by,
    Mary Alice

    Reply
  19. Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says

    June 20, 2012 at 1:20 am

    LOL — I JUST started playing around with my 'mantle' this morning before I left for work but haven't gotten back to it yet! You're right — a few changes can really make a difference!

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  20. thistlewoodfarm says

    June 20, 2012 at 1:51 am

    I love the bright colors on your mantel. It looks so fresh and summery! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Have a wonderful day!

    blessings,
    karianne

    Reply
  21. Recipes We Love says

    June 20, 2012 at 2:55 am

    Beautiful! Thanks for your kinds words on our blog!

    Reply
  22. Kelly says

    June 20, 2012 at 11:24 am

    You've inspired me! I'm now on the lookout for some awesome shells. My "mantel" is above my tv center. -Kelly @ Semi Homemade Mom

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  23. Angela @ Call Her Blessed says

    June 20, 2012 at 12:34 pm

    What a striking color combo & an interesting use of books!

    Reply
  24. AngelaECS at Number Fifty-Three says

    June 20, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    Fantastic colors & I love how you used the books! Visiting from Savvy Southern Style.

    Reply
  25. CAS says

    June 23, 2012 at 4:07 am

    I love the colors you've used & the stacks of books. I adore that look!
    CAS

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  26. Just Jaime says

    June 23, 2012 at 11:05 pm

    Love the mirror. Great way to use the books to create different levels!

    Reply
  27. CSI girl says

    June 24, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    Love this mantel! I would love for you to do a tutorial in July for the CSI project. You can see the challenges on the blog and email me to sign up. I would love to have you on the blog.
    http://www.thecsiproject.com
    dee@thecsiproject.com

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  28. Jenn @ My Not So Glamorous Life says

    June 25, 2012 at 5:03 am

    It's gorgeous, thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  29. Jennifer Dawn says

    June 25, 2012 at 6:05 am

    Loving this! It is so bright and cheerful!

    Reply
  30. Stacey says

    June 25, 2012 at 11:06 am

    So pretty! Such a great color combo!
    Stacey of Embracing Change
    Ps – I have a linky party every THursday – put me on your list as I would love to have you there!

    Reply
  31. Christin says

    June 25, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    The mantle looks fabulous. Love the starfish!

    Reply
  32. Kirsten says

    June 25, 2012 at 8:09 pm

    I absolutely love your mantel and the fact that you're not afraid of color! Love the orange and blue mixed in together. Such a great combination. Thank you for sharing your mantel at our Summer BBQ Bash!

    Reply
  33. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says

    June 26, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    Angie, This is so beautiful! Thanks for linking it up to our BBQ Bash! We featured it today!

    Take care,

    Trish

    http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/2012/06/summer-bbq-bash-features-and-giveaway.html

    Reply
  34. Janel@hatingmartha says

    June 26, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    This is so pretty!! Love the idea of the books stacked and the spines turned away…great idea!

    Reply
  35. Kristy @ Cup of Jo says

    June 27, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    Beautiful!!!
    Found you over at GSC! Now following!

    Reply
  36. Kristy @ Cup of Jo says

    June 27, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    Beautiful!!!
    Found you over at GSC! Now following!

    Reply
  37. Alyssa says

    June 27, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    Love this arrangement! And the turquoise yellow combo is delicious 🙂 Pinning this!

    Reply
  38. Heather Graham says

    June 27, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    This is too cute! You've inspired me to change my sofa table scape out…. Would love for you to share with my readers at my linky party! http://stringtownhome.blogspot.com/2012/06/tips-tricks_25.html

    Have a great week!

    Your newest follower,
    Heather

    Reply
  39. Britni@Hubby Made Me says

    June 28, 2012 at 2:49 am

    Love it!! The colors are gorgeous!! Great job!!

    Reply
  40. KarenB says

    June 28, 2012 at 4:45 am

    This is VERY pretty. I love your color combination, it's really fresh and unexpected! Love it.

    Reply
  41. How2home says

    June 28, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    Your summer mantel is so adorable! Love the orange wall with all your decorations. Makes everything else pop and very eye catching! Great design Angie!

    Reply
  42. Jennie Larsen says

    June 30, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    Hello Friend- You are in today's Saturday spotlight Talent Show. Hugs, jen-COM

    Reply
  43. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    June 30, 2012 at 9:22 pm

    Ready for a magazine! Featuring you today! XO, Aimee

    Reply
  44. daisypetals says

    June 30, 2012 at 10:38 pm

    This is Melissa @ daisymaebelle.com Beautiful! I love how you turned the books around! And, the little blue and green vase is adorable! I am your newest linky follower!

    Reply
  45. Happy Chinadoll says

    July 3, 2012 at 2:30 am

    That is very pretty.

    Reply
  46. Vicki says

    July 15, 2012 at 7:57 pm

    This is so pretty and calming:)

    Reply

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