I have to admit that I've been lazy this summer. Well, actually it's more like so. dang. busy! If I could sum up this whole 2013 summer in one word, it would be exhausted. We did VBS, lots of lake time, said goodbye to my Grandmother, spent lots of time with little friends on playdates, and played at the pool. It's been tons of fun {and tiring}, but my idea of a relaxing summer with my hubby home just hasn't been my reality. I thought I could get a bajillion projects done while Coach hung out with Miss A this summer, but no. Just no.
So, very few projects have been finished. My laundry room makeover is going e'er so slowly. {Definitely not going to meet my self-imposed deadline of August 1. Especially since I leave in a couple of hours to go to Haven. Eeek!! I've been packing and shopping, and taking my daughter to my parents' house, making sure Coach has food to eat while I'm gone, etc.}
But life has been lived, loved ones have been celebrated, and we've spent a TON of time together. That's what is important, right?
Which brings me to my post title: My Lazy Summer Decor. Last year I created my first summer mantel, and I loooved it. Unfortunately, when I did my summer mantel last year I didn't have my DSLR camera, and I was in the middle of getting my new computer. So I used some terrible iPhone pics as my photos. I really should go back and re-create the mantel and take proper pictures of it. {And this picture right here was from my old camera, and I used the flash!!! For shame! I still have a long way to go in the photography department, but this is just bad. I hesitated to even put my logo on it.}
But this year, I looooved my spring mantel. So, I decided to keep it and just add some summer decor around the house. I added a few cute starfish to my spring mantel.
I created a cute vignette on my Board and Batten shelf, which I love to decorate.
I added my favorite summer project so far: my DIY weathered wooden beach buoys on the side table under my gallery wall.
I had to crop the picture because if I showed you the whole thing, you'd see how we got home the night before from the lake and just dropped a bunch of junk on the floor. Summer living, y'all = the house is a constant disaster zone.
And then I added some sea glass I picked up at Pottery Barn {on sale!} to my favorite little vase from Target. I cropped the picture close because I've got some new fun things in my entryway that I'll be showing you soon!!
Oh, and here's another shot of my mantel. I wanted to show you my new little friend on the floor. Well, he's not new … do you see it?
My huge globe originally belonged to Coach's dad before he passed away. We'd had it in storage for the past 4 plus years because I had no idea where to put it. I finally found the perfect place! I love having it in the living room with us. Miss A loved to play with it. I'm thinking I'll use a little Rub n' Buff on the brass and have a little makeover one day. But until then, I'm enjoying having it out on the hearth.
Thanks for taking my little lazy summer tour.
How did you decorate for summer this year?
Did you go all out or just wing it like I did?
Have a great day!! {And now I've got to load the car and head for Haven … sooooooo excited!! I'll be sure to have a recap next week once I recover!}
