Summer Mantel

I know...summer is almost gone.The steamy hot days that make the pool so refreshing,fresh squeezed lemonade,garden produce,a nicely mowed lawn...I'd love to keep summer here awhile longer,but I am really looking forward to Fall.Here are a few pics of my summer/beach inspired mantel which cost me about $1.Can't beat that!!=)Of course it's not as fancy-shmancy as a lot of peoples',but it's what I could afford.It also reminds me of our honeymoon in Cancun,Mexico and our anniversary trips to Santa Barbara,CA and Orange Beach,AL.I've had it up awhile-I'm just a little behind in  the blogging world!!

The only things I bought was the letters "SEA" and the blue book---the rest I made,collected from the beach or had already.Of course,ever-changing-things around-me took the pitcher of flowers,1 chippy picture frame and the blue book down.I thought it looked too a little full.

I'll be showing pics of the whole livingroom soon and the less cluttered mantel.

This last pic is in the living room too-just love this lil ole' fence.Reminds me of the fences at the beach.see Dave Ramsey peeking out of the crate?We love that man!!

Enjoy the carefree barefoot days.Soak up some lovely sunshine.Breathe in the refreshing scent of freshly mown grass.Swing from a tree branch.Go on  moonlit walks.Munch on the healthy garden foods.Spend each minute you can with the ones you love.Be bold-wear bright colors that make you happy.Or go parasailing 800 feet in the air like I did.Thank God for the "awesomeness" of this beautiful "sunshiney" season called SUMMER!!!