I am so behind on my posting that I am just getting around to
showing you my Summer mantle! You may remember when
I did a post about visiting the charming town of Smithfield, Va.?
I found this great architectural piece at one of the many antique
shops in town. It was love at first sight! I knew the piece was
just what I needed for over the mantel. It was in excellent
condition, just really dirty. I spent hours cleaning all the little
crevices with Q-tips.
Seashells were added to the mantle, including my new blue coral. One of my
hand dyed sea fans was also added to the vignette
hand dyed sea fans was also added to the vignette
Sherry, your mantle is gorgeous. I love the architectural piece your found. It certainly is an amazing piece. Perfect above your fireplace.
Jocelyn @
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/
Wow what a great piece. A once in a lifetime find!
Such a pretty beachy mantel, Sherry! I love your architectural find.
Your mantel is beautiful!
Oh my goodness, I love that piece. I agree with everyone else–what a find!
It is stunning! If you ever want to sell….call me!
Sherry, your mantel looks so pretty! The architectural piece is just gorgeous and looks perfect there, with your coastal accents!
Oh, Sherry, it is fabulous! Love your summer mantel.
Sherry, that is a splendid find and well worth all the q-tips. It works so well above the mantel. xo, Olive
That's such a beautiful piece, Sherry! Your Summer mantel is very pretty.
Oh Sherry I LOVE that piece!! Your mantel looks beautiful!!
I really like the simplicity of your mantle. The architectural piece is fantastic!
Your mantel is perfect for summer! I love the mix of shells and sea fans you arranged.
Oh my, it is so lovely, and I love how you are using. Brilliant!!
What a fabulous piece! The coral is beautiful too.
Love your architectural piece Sherry, but how fiddly to clean!
A super Summer mantle – great job :o)
Rose H
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Ohhhh … pretty! I love, love, love it!!!
Carolyn
{my simple messterpiece}
Hi Sherry,
I love this beautiful piece and it's perfect over the mantle.
Could it be that it is an antique heater grate. Very pretty.
hugs
Sissie
OMG – that piece is beyond gorgeous and it looks fab above the mantle!!
Gorgeous! I love your new find.
Sherry,
Your mantle speaks summer beautifully. Enjoy your weekend.
Karen
What a beautiful piece! I love the way it looks on your mantel. I was just thinking about changing my mantel again. I have a beach theme right now which is fine for summer but I feel like I need to change something….I should just wait till fall though! Have a great weekend!
-Shelley
Hi Sherry,
Your home is beautiful! I am so happy I found your blog and thank you for having me at your Open House Thursday:)
Warmly,
Jen
Oh what a find. I love architectural fragments and this one is fabulous. It's perfect on the mantel.
Kathy
What a beautiful mantel, Sherry…and the architectural piece is stunning! I had to pin it, of course!
You summer mantel is gorgeous!
Sherry I see why it was love at first sight! That piece wants to get noticed! And no wonder… it is stunning! Great addition to your mantle! It is one-of-a-kind!
So gorgeous~ what a beautiful piece!! Thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!
Feels like the beach! Great way to celebrate Summer indoors!
Wow! What a beautiful statement the architectural piece makes above your mantle,Sherry! Loving the pretty vignettes on your mantle and coffee table, so summery and beachy, love it!Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful evening!hugs,Poppy
Sherry, that architectural piece is FABULOUS!!
Mary Alice
What beautiful piece to put over the mantel! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
I am in love with that piece…I so love architectural elements mixed in with art…so much more interesting to me…great textures on your mantel…Beautiful!
I have never been to Smithfield…will need to put that on my "travel list" !!…