The mantel on my fieldstone fireplace got some summer lovin' last week. I decided to keep the look very clean and simple looking.
Inspired by the white seashell fabric on my new pillow covers, I added a pair of sugar starfish, some new/newish white accessories and refreshed the mirror by painting it Heirloom White.
We already had the hurricane lanterns with the seagrass base. I bought them from Pier 1 Imports last year and noticed when I was there recently that they are still available.
I found the new- but old looking- chippy urn from Pottery Barn and filled it with a small shamrock plant.
The urn needed a little bit of height so I turned the covers from two books inside out and slipped them underneath. (Finally, I have a use for Tori Spelling's autobiography.... don't judge... I loved the original 90210 when I was younger!)
My dog, Harry has barked his opinion a number of times during my family room makeover. You may recall that he complained about the BM 'Cable Knit' paint sample I was trying out until I painted it over.
Now, he seems to have a problem with the starfish- for some reason he keeps staring at them! Who does he think he is, Tommy Smythe? This time, I don't care what Harry says, I like them and they're staying.
Painting the mirror white has really lightened the look! Here is my mantel before its summer makeover.
And after.
The pillar candles that used to be on the mantel have been painted Heirloom White and grouped on a tray with the white shell ball. I'll show you where this little arrangement calls home soon.
Click here to see pictures of my family room before the updates.
Clean, fresh and bright!
Did you figure out my post title's song reference?
For those of you who are too young to remember, or not as obsessed with musicals as me, the song is from Grease and the opening number is called Summer Nights. (Raise your speaker volume... it's worth your 3½ minutes!)
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