Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Incredible Inspiration for your summer coastal decor....

I first gazed upon this amazing coastal summer mantle from Finding Home about a month ago.  It literally took my breath away.  That's how much I love this creative masterpiece of mantle decor.  As soon as I discovered it, I've been trying to figure out how to duplicate this look in my house...even though I don't have a fireplace and therefore, much of a mantle.  

I still haven't figured out how to re-create this look...but have continuously re-visited this post - just for inspiration.  It really makes me so happy to study the closeup details....the mason jars, the branch and bottle, the starfish and urchins...I could go on and on.  

I was so inspired that I asked Laura, the author of Finding Home and the person behind this magnificent mantle if I could share it on my blog.  So onto the photographs....  



I hope you've been as inspired as I am.  Please go over 
and visit Finding Home to learn more 
about this amazing piece. 
Have a great week!


22 comments:

  1. I was inspired. I just made one of these and I am posting it later today. It is really fun and summery.
    Sherry

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  2. Yep...inspiring! I'm charging up my dremel...

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  3. Very inspiring, even though I haven't a mantle or fireplace either. I'm lovin' that driftwood/barnwood, too. It really adds that coastal charm. I totally love this Debbie! Now I'm going to check out the creators blog! Thanks!

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  4. Are you kidding me?!!! That is a drool worthy mantle!!!

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  5. I don't have a single shell or starfish...but if I did I would want it all to look like this. Of course I love the blue mason jars...thanks for the inspiration. I noticed the lamp shade in the last picture. Love that too. Have a great week!

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  6. Thanks so much for the very flattering feature, it is so very appreciated! Have a great week and take care, laura

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  7. How wonderful and inspiring. I can see why you love it so much! It's a wonderful cross of country and coastal. This would be fabulous with your vast collection of shells. Beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing this great piece.

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  8. Wow, it is a fun and whimsical coastal mantle! I love it how creative of Laura. I will visit Finding Home..
    A wonderful post!
    Have a sweet day and hugs, Elizabeth

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  9. Dang. We don't have a lot of fireplace mantels in Florida...but if we did, I'd want one very much like this one :)

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  10. love the blue glass and starfish together :)

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  11. Oh my gosh--that is beautiful!!! And wow, I have been selling those antique turquoise jars in my shop! We must think alike!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  12. wow...that is beautiful! Love those sea urchins!

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  13. Oh...my...gosh....What an awesome piece, Debbie!!!
    I have an old weathered gate that would be perfect for a garland like this!!!!
    Thank you for sharing this!!!!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  14. I just finished putting this together on the old weathered gate I have...it looks great as a fireplace screen. Instead of mason jar lids, I used small vintage bottles. I LOVE it!!!
    Thank you Debbie.
    Big hugs,
    Debbie

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  15. It is adorable and beachy chic - wowzers!

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  16. I'm still in the process of getting a service for chimney repairs since my own fireplace really needs some restoration work. Once I get it sparkly and showcase worthy, I'll try the decoration tips you wrote.

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Thank you so much for your comments...I appreciate your thoughts.