It’s said that every season has a story.
I like to think of summer’s story as being sweetly simple, and you know how I love simple.
Between working on my screen porch and immediately jumping into another fun project (which I’ll show you on Monday!), I haven’t had a lot of energy to put into summer decorating. But it’s 93* here in the deep south today, totally feeling like summer, so I pulled out a few summery things to give the mantle a bit of sweet summertime!
But I only put out a few things because after all, I’m keeping it simple.
Simple summer decorating, simple dinners, simple clothes…
Adding a few of my favorite vintage glass bottles help hide a speaker for the TV and my little whitewashed flag adds a little USA-love.
And these lanterns are a nice touch to lighten up the stone on the fireplace. I keep them out all the time and just change up what’s inside according to the season..for summer I like the white star fish and coral.
Yes, if ever there’s a time to embrace simplicity, summer is the time.
Do you find yourself simplifying your life in the summer? If so, would you share how you simplify?
~Sending you simple summertime wishes my friends~
Totally summer and so pretty!
Love your room, is is fabulous and your mantel looks amazing. Yes, I find that during summer I just want everything simple and clean. No fuss. Hugs, Marty
Me too Marty! sending love my friend xo
Simply lovely. So light and airy. I’d have never thought of putting white coral/starfish in globes!
Oh, gosh, I so want to simplify this Summer! Before vacation, Mom and I sat around in my living, brainstorming on how to transform that room. I am so ready for something new and totally different!!! I don’t think I have a lot of clutter, but I just need to lighten up. I am always inspired when I drop by your blog for a visit…..missed it while we were away and now I am catching up. Love the beachy look on the mantle. I don’t have a mantle, but I have a hutch that I treat like a mantle. The big debate around here right now is whether to paint – or not! I figure I know what your advice will be…..paint!!! 🙂
Jane, why is it that summer feels like the perfect time to live clutter free and easy??? xo
Janie, you really do know me and my paint obsession! Simplifying takes a lot of discipline doesn’t it? xo