Happy Memorial Day!
Isn't it a great day to be an American?
I hope you're having a great holiday wherever you are. And since today marks the unofficial start of summer, I've dressed up my seasonal shelves for the occasion & thought I'd share them with you.
Like I've done for other seasons, I gathered things from all over the house that seemed to say "summer" & put them all together in one place.
I kept my old window that I found in the Spring...
Made a new chalk board with some ever-popular Chalk Paint in Aubusson Blue. (Yes, you can make chalkboards with this stuff, too! Isn't it great?)
I grabbed some croquet balls from the garage...
Created some flag art (you'll be seeing some more of this later)...
Made some little pinwheels & stuck them in mini galvanized buckets...(Never made pinwheels? Click here for an easy tutorial. If you don't have double-sided paper, just use a glue stick to glue 2 pieces together.)
Added a little bicycle from World Market I bought a while back. Yes, the wheels really turn. Each of my 4 kids had to try it out :)...
Yay for summer!
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I love it..great inspiration for me...I have a hard time decorating with red, white and blue! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteThe croquet balls in the wire basket are too clever!
ReplyDeleteJulie- What a darling, sweet display! Love the chalkboard and ummmm...I think you need to fill the little bicycle carrier in front with flowers! ;>) Hugs- Diana
ReplyDeleteI really like your summer shelves. I have several items that are very similar to what you used, and now you have inspired me!
ReplyDeleteLove the summer inspiration! Also, just wanted you to know I featured your Silhouette Necklace from Mother's Day on my blog today http://www.joy4today.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteThanks for the idea!
looks good. I have had my eye out for some vintage croquet balls for about 6 months...haven't found any yet. Now I know where to look, your garage! haha!
ReplyDeletethis is adorable! I love the pinwheels and bunting :)
ReplyDeleteHi I'm visiting from "Stuff and Nonsense" I saw your link up there! What a creative blog! I LOVE it! Your great! Thanks for sharing ;) I'm your newest follower ;)
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Have a great day!!
What a fun summer vignette! I love the croquet balls in the basket! Coming over from the Shabby Nest and your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteJeanine
I love your all-American Summer theme. The croquet balls and pinwheels are just adorable. Stopping by from Shabby Nest.
ReplyDeleteSarah
I love the pinwheels - so cute! Stopping by from Tatertots and Jello.
ReplyDeleteSo fun! Great idea using the croquet balls!
ReplyDeleteJo-Anna
very pretty! Love your decor!
ReplyDeleteThis just makes me happy. So cute! I featured it on my blog tonight. Feel free to stop by and grab a button.
ReplyDeleteOMG, I am so on the hunt for a croquet set now! I love the use of the balls in your decor. So colorful and fun! I could totally see using the sticks too! Let's hope one turns up in the thrift stores in the next few weeks. I love it!
ReplyDeleteOff to the shed for some croquet balls. Hopefully the family won't miss them. I love that little bicycle too. You've put together a beautiful and inspiring vignette. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteVERY cute! I LOVE the croquet balls in the wire basket -- what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! All of it is so fun.
ReplyDelete~Heidi
All such fun ideas! My favorite too is the croquet balls in the wire basket. Very clever. Happy Summer! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the croquet balls in the wire basket. I just picked up an old criquet set at the dump and can't wait to display it using your idea.
ReplyDeleteGreat post,
Cheryl
I'm in love with your croquet balls. Just thought you should know... Lol! Love them and your little bike. Perfect way to add a little summer to a space.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love it all!
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