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Southern State of Mind Blog by Heather

Lowcountry Inspired: Driftwood Summer Mantelscape

in Inspiration on 06/25/13

To help remedy my vacation-is-over-blues,  I am mentally extending my vacation this week…. all of my posts will be lowcountry-inspired so I can stay in that lowcountry state of mind!

One of the best things we did on our vacation was take walks on the beach. Little buddy could run wild without fear of cars or scraped knees. He loved running up to all of the other children and relished his freedom! 

While on our walks, he would often stop and squat down to pick up shells, rocks, sticks, a deserted beach toy or whatever else caught his eye. 
He even found a matchbox car (of course!) and Daddy’s pockets were full of his found treasures!

But he wasn’t the only one stuffing his pockets with beach loot. 
This momma was busy scouring the shore for driftwood! 

Don’t you think it is the perfect accessory for a summer mantel? And FREE!

I purchased the driftwood wreath from Restoration Hardware last January. We had the fireplace painted Restoration Hardware Slate a few months later.

I pulled the starfish over from the sunroom. The black lanterns were also in the sunroom purchased from World Market when we first bought our house.

 My sweet friend bought me the Pottery Barn mercury glass votives for my birthday.
The birch logs were purchased when I played hookie one day and shopped with a girlfiriend who has access to the trade decorator shops here in Atlanta. I had our gas logs in there but figured we wouldn’t be using the fireplace this summer so put them in storage.
Have you updated your mantel for the summer?
sharing with Home Stories A-Z, Savvy Southern Style, Twelve o Eight, Between Naps on the Porch, Blissful Bee, Thrifty Decor Chick

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24 Comments

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Comments

  1. Tori G says

    Jun. 25, 2013 at 5:18 pm

    oh my goodness! This is beautiful! Great job

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Jun. 27, 2013 at 4:38 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  2. Christie Stump says

    Jun. 26, 2013 at 10:47 am

    Gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Jun. 27, 2013 at 4:38 am

      Thanks Christie! Miss y'all!

      Reply
  3. Tanya Runkle says

    Jun. 26, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    Your summer mantel is so beautiful! I would love for you to join the party creative lady 🙂

    xo, Tanya
    twelveoeight.blogspot.com/2013/06/pretty-things-link-party-26-and-party.html

    Reply
  4. Brandi says

    Jun. 26, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    Beautiful, Heather! Your mantle is gorgeous.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Jun. 27, 2013 at 4:39 am

      Thanks Brandi!

      Reply
  5. Coastal Cottage Dreams says

    Jun. 27, 2013 at 1:55 pm

    Love the driftwood wreath! Your mantle looks wonderful!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Jun. 28, 2013 at 12:32 pm

      Thanks! I love that the wreath can be used year round! Thanks for stopping in!

      Reply
  6. Carmel - Our Fifth House says

    Jun. 27, 2013 at 9:39 pm

    That wreath is amazing!!!! If it turns up missing don't come knocking on my door 😉

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Jun. 28, 2013 at 12:34 pm

      Ha! I will be watching out for you! I do live near Haven, better lock my doors! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Katie Clooney says

    Jun. 29, 2013 at 2:29 pm

    This looks beautiful! Just signed up as your newest follower!

    Reply
  8. Heather says

    Jun. 30, 2013 at 4:02 am

    Hi Katie! Welcome! Look forward to hearing more from you! Thanks so much!

    Reply
  9. Tammy Henderson says

    Jul. 1, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    Beautifully done! Would love it if you came by and shared it at One More Time Events…http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2013/06/share-it-one-more-time-features-and_29.html Hope to see you there! Hugs Tammy

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Jul. 1, 2013 at 5:51 pm

      Just linked up!

      Reply
  10. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    Jul. 1, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    Heather, I adore the coastal look so of course I love your mantle! Your little one is such a cutie. I am a new GFC and bloglovin follower.
    xx,
    Sherry

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Jul. 1, 2013 at 5:51 pm

      Welcome and thanks so much for joining in on the fun!

      Reply
  11. Selene @ Restoration Beauty says

    Jul. 1, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    Looks awesome! So calm and relaxing to look at! I just picked up some drifwood too so thanks for the idea!!
    Selene @ Restoration Beauty

    Reply
    • Heather says

      Jul. 1, 2013 at 5:52 pm

      oooh! can't wait to see your creation! I am obsessing over driftwood these days!

      Reply
  12. Bridgit's Bell says

    Jul. 1, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    The mantel and wreath are wonderful.

    Reply
  13. Samantha says

    Feb. 26, 2015 at 2:16 am

    I looooooooooooove that wreath SO much! Your whole mantel looks great!

    Reply

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