Thursday, May 17, 2012

Summer Mantle Decor

Well, you know me...I'm a little bit crazy when it comes to my mantle decor! I've always wanted a fireplace with a big mantle to decorate and now that I am lucky enough to have one I take every opportunity to be creative.

I also LOVE finding ways to make great looking stuff while saving a few bucks! This next project is JUST that! A few years ago Hubbs and I (and my father-in-law) built a bunch of shutters for our old house. The windows in the old house were older (and non-standard sizes) so we are not really able to use them now, BUT I still have them all stacked down in our garage! Painted dark brown they were not so incredible... but with a coat of light green paint and some cool dark hooks, I think they turned out pretty awesome! What do you think? 

One of the best parts...with the brown paint beneath they distressed beautifully!
A little bit of raffia and brown rustic ribbon finished off the tops of the fox-glove floral bunches that I found!


This is a great project, even if you don't have a pile of old shutters that you need to re-purpose! Most antique/thrift stores/garage sales have a ton of old shutters to get rid of OR you could build your own! It is actually a pretty easy project. Old shutters are not your only option...how about an old window, or even a huge mirror?! 
With a little imagination the possibilities are endless. What summer decor projects have you started?

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37 comments:

  1. Hi, Sarah

    I really love your mantle, its lovely!

    Vanessa

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  2. What a really great idea! And what foresight you had to hang on to those shutters (or, is more hoarder like ... we may have to check with your husband on that one ...)

    :)

    Linda

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  3. Very cute! I'm all about pale green paint. I just did an accent table in a similar shade. I'm visiting from Thrift Nifty Sunday :)

    Carolyn
    {my simple messterpiece}

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  4. My favorite thing is to change my mantel too. I love the shutters and the hanging flowers. THanks for linking to the Home Decor and Organizing Link Party. I'm featuring your mantel today.

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  5. Wow! This is my favorite post I have come across today!
    I love how your mantle decor is not your average wreath or picture!

    You gave me some great ideas......!

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  6. I love your mantel and especially the shutters! It's very restful and calming :)

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  7. The mantel is sooo pretty!!! The shutters would make a beautiful headboard too!!

    Thanks so much for sharing at The DIY Dreamer... From Dream To Reality!
    I'm looking forward to seeing what you link up this evening!
    Please don't forget to put my button/link somewhere on your blog :)

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  8. Thanks so much for the mantle pics. I love the shutters like crazy, I've always loved shutters and especially homemade ones. The pale green is perfect.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  10. I love this idea!!!! I have some shutters I need to do something with and this is perfect! I featured this on Hoo's got talent!
    Thanks for linking up to the party!

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  11. I love the idea of the old shutters to hang stuff on and put on a mantle!

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  12. Just gorgeous, Sarah! This is the kind of thing I could see being all over Pinterest :)

    Thanks for linking up with me at last week's Drab to Fab! If you'd like to come back this week and link up again, I'd love seeing what you're up to!

    http://www.amynjesse.com/2012/05/drab-to-fab-link-up-features.html

    Amy @ Sugar and Spice

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  13. Happy Friday! I just wanted to let you know that I featured you today. Feel free to drop by and grab a button. Have a great weekend.
    http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2012/05/inspiration-board-link-party-spotlight_25.html

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  14. Love those shutters! Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

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  15. BEAUTIFUL! I love things that are different and beautiful! Usually these sorts of things are created by doing just want you did....combining things you already had. Love the outcome!

    --Katie

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  16. I love these! Great idea and super cute too!

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  17. I am featuring you tomorrow. Typically I don't feature someone if they have not linked back to my party. If you would do that I would really appreciate it. I love your shutter project.

    Cheri form Its So Very Cheri

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  18. The trio of shutters looks beautiful with the foxglove greenery! Beautifully done!

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