We went to the swap meet a couple of weekends ago and I picked up several succulent plants for a few bucks each. I had planned to plant them in a large urn on my front porch, but since that was stolen several weeks ago (yes, STOLEN right off my front porch) I figured I would just plant and display them in the house.
I had seven plants total, some larger, some smaller and began picking through my cabinets choosing various bowls and pails to put them in.
I have several mason jars and thought the two smallest plants would fit perfectly - they did! I've never used mason jars as planters, but I love how they turned out.
I tied starfish around my $3 clearance Marshall's vases.
Various small glass bottles found at a local flea market for a couple bucks each. I placed small seashells on top of a few of them.
Seashells and craft sand (yes I live 15 minutes from the beach. No I do not like real sand.) in a vintage ball jar.
So there's my updated, updated summer mantel!
(An awful photo...taken at night...sorry!)
So, what do you think? Do the succulents fit in with the summer theme?
In other news, I'm almost finished with the master bedroom!! All that's left is to move in the new (vintage) furniture!! Should be sharing pics by the end of next week.
To see the progress:
Nightstands
Headboard
Bench
Inspiration Board
This will likely be my last post for the week. I'm taking my kids on a mini vacation to visit my cousins in Arizona and I'm so excited to see them! Sometimes you just need to get away, and believe me I REALLY need to get away!!! See you next week!
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Very pretty! I can't believe someone stole your urn. That's a shame.
ReplyDeleteSorry about your urn. People are something else, especially when the steal. Love what you did with the succulents, looks great. Have a nice visit with your family.
ReplyDeleteTake care, Sue
It's lovely...just like everything you do! Have a FABULOUS vacation! I wish you had cousins in Utah!!!
ReplyDeleteOh yeah.... I get that Summer vibe for sure!
ReplyDeleteI love succulents, and the mantel looks beautiful. Great choices for summer. Have a great trip, Kristin!
ReplyDeleteI love this! The mason jars as planters are so cute especially with the twine wrapped around the top.
ReplyDeleteyes! succulents definitely go with the summer theme. You've given me some great ideas- I really like the shells as bottle stoppers :)
ReplyDeleteCome link up to my party! Transformations and Treasures runs today through Friday. I'd love to have you!
I love these- you are so crafy! :) They look great!! Have fun on your vacation!! Enjoy it!
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Rach
Sorry about your people just kill me ometimes. I love your mantle. I am painting my fireplace right now. I am your newest follower. I am at http://seasidestyle.blogspot.com, would love for you to stop by. I love your blog.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Absolute gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour mantel is gorgeous! Thanks for linking to the Home Decor and Organizing Link Party. I'll be featuring this.
ReplyDeleteYou Mantel looks beautiful! Love everything about it. And the succulents in the mason jars, how cute! Great job!
ReplyDeleteEverything is so beachy keen! I LOVE it all :O)
ReplyDeleteSo glad to find you today through Transformation Thursday...I'm your newest follower.
Love your mantel~it looks beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThe succulents look great with the rest of your theme.
Enjoy your time away.
Ruth
Very pretty! Love the succulents with beachy theme! :)
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
That's so pretty! Very summery and earthy! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty- I love all the natural elements~ would love for you to come share this at Feathered Nest Friday sometime! :)
ReplyDeleteSo lovely and fresh!
ReplyDeleteI am completely smitten with this! All of it!! You had me with the little plant in the jar. Throw in a starfish and I swoon! :)
ReplyDeleteVery lovely and love the touch of the shells. I'm so sorry to hear someone stole your urn!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
LOVE your mantel and the attention to detail . . . not thrilled that someone took your urn . . . but would love for you to link up at my party at The Ivy Cottage Blog.
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Thanks,
Amanda
I love your mantel so perfectly beachy!! What a great idea with the jars and I adore the smaller glass bottles with the shells on top. Your blog is so wonderful and inspiring and thank you for visiting me and for your sweet comments. I love Linda at SeaSide Style as well. Very nice to meet you. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great mantle! Love the way you have attached the starfish and used the shells as stopper, so simple yet so effective!!
ReplyDeleteIt's exquisite! Absolutely love it :)
ReplyDeleteLove and luck!
love the vintage bottles with the sand, shells and plants ... very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love how you used the shells as stoppers! The starfish tied around the vases are another great idea.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous mantle! Thanks for linking it up to my party. I just featured it! :)
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This is so perfect! Can you come do this at my home?
ReplyDeleteSo. Stinking. Adorable!! There is not one bit I do not love from the bottom of my little heart. Actually, I would even buy one of your gorgeously arranged photos and frame it to stick it on my living room wall- thats how much I love it! Did I mention that I love it? Yeah, think I might have.
ReplyDeleteKristin - Love this mantle. I simply adore succulents and they look fabulous in the glass and white and containers - so pretty! Thank you so much for linking to the Sunday Showcase Party. I featured this on Sunday! Hope you have a lovely week ~ Stephanie Lynn
ReplyDeleteHi Kristin..Im your newest follower/friend! (purehunnybee)
ReplyDeleteIll be back to visit more later..Im off to work.
Just wanted to tell you how gorgeous your dresser and night stand are!!
Love. love, love your make-overs!!
See you later...have a great week!!
Deborah :)
Just found your blog- Beautiful room. So soft and sweet!
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