When decorating my family room for the summer months, I was on a mission to keep the fireplace decor simple. Hopefully, I’ve managed to pull that off by using a few simple, natural and organic elements.
With the arrival of summer and the temps and humidity on the rise, I want the decor inside my home to stay on the simple side. I want my home to feel light, fresh and welcoming, so no heavy or bulky decorations for me this time of year.
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I added a small amount of blue and green, to tie in with the summer decor in my dining room and breakfast nook, but I mainly focused on organic elements for my summer fireplace.
A hanging basket, overflowing with daisies, is a sure sign that summer has arrived at Worthing Court! A crockery vase is filled with unexpected spindles, instead of stick filler of some kind. A flat basket filled with draping greenery vine and a grapewood branch dressed with wooden beads and jute tassels fills out the rest of the mantel.
Down on the hearth, I’ve continued the simple and organic theme by using a basket to contain a large fern and my spikey wood orb. A tiny wall basket, attached to the brick with a removable hook helps to fill a spot that looked a little too empty.
This is just a little peek at one side of my summer family room. I hope you’ll come back on Monday for the full summer tour of my home!
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Lauren says
May 20, 2017 at 6:08 AMLove the pitcher on the mantle with the (?) spindles!
Deb says
May 20, 2017 at 6:46 AMReally loving your simple but elegant mantles. So peaceful and inspiring!
Gina says
May 20, 2017 at 7:03 AMLove the touches of blue. That pitcher with the spindles is gorgeous!
Linda says
May 20, 2017 at 7:18 AMI will be waiting for the full tour. Love your home. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy this super Saturday.
Phyl says
May 20, 2017 at 8:03 AMLove the crockery vase and the touches of blue. Your mantle looks ready for summer.
Jacki Salinas says
May 20, 2017 at 8:49 AMLooks great! I like the three pictures by the cabinet, behind the gray chair – don’t recall seeing those before.
Shelley says
May 20, 2017 at 10:42 AMSo lovely and relaxing! Can’t wait to see the full tour.
Carol Elkins says
May 20, 2017 at 12:33 PMI love the basket of daises over your fireplace. Perfect!
Karen says
May 20, 2017 at 2:40 PMClean, crisp, and welcoming! I love it!
nancy dempsey says
May 20, 2017 at 4:49 PMSo sweet and simple. I love the daisies!
Tina says
May 20, 2017 at 10:39 PMI love the spindles and the blue pitcher!
Minnie mccoy says
May 21, 2017 at 1:02 AMSimple is something I have never been able to do…for anything. I drive ME crazy!
Marian says
May 21, 2017 at 7:25 AMSo pretty! I wish I had a fireplace.
Sandy says
May 22, 2017 at 8:13 AMSimple and oh so pretty!!
Julie Briones says
May 22, 2017 at 2:51 PMLOVE! Did you make the beaded string/garland? Where did you get the beads? I *need* to make one. 😉
Love the basket ‘wreath’ with the daisies. I just picked up a summery straw purse at a yard sale on Saturday… $1! I’m gonna fill it with flowers and put it on my door. 🙂
Suzy says
May 23, 2017 at 8:02 AMHi Julie. No, I didn’t make the beaded garland. I just walked into Target a couple of weeks ago and there it was! It was in a display with several of their new items for spring/summer. Love your idea for the door basket!
Kathy E. says
June 10, 2017 at 11:31 PMThe moment I saw the basket with daisies, I knew my fireplace décor needed the same thing! We usually have an antique mirror over the mantle, but the basket is so light and fresh…going to add this tomorrow! Thanks!
Kim says
June 13, 2017 at 9:29 AMSo beautiful!! I love the ideas you shared. Could you tell me where you found the large wood and metal piece on your mantel?
Suzy says
June 14, 2017 at 4:16 PMHi Kim. You’ll find the link for where to purchase that piece in this blog post: https://www.worthingcourtblog.com/the-things-that-i-get-asked-about-the-most-and-where-to-get-them/
Dori says
June 13, 2017 at 3:04 PMSo simple and so elegant! I really like this a lot. It’s just beautiful!
Kim~madeinaday says
June 13, 2017 at 9:48 PMWhat a beautiful home! Love the fireplace, so pretty. Sharing on FB. Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Have a great week!
Kim
Melissa says
June 16, 2017 at 10:04 AMWow! I’m loving every element of this mantel and your living room! The touches of blue and wood are perfect and very inspiring. Simple and beautiful and an amazing share for the #HomeMattersParty
Carol ("Mimi") says
June 16, 2017 at 3:25 PMSuch pretty updates for summer! I love the over-sized wooden beads with tassels.
Theresa says
June 19, 2017 at 8:01 PMSo pretty! I really want to paint my fireplace. Love the ideas. Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight party @DearCreatives Pinned & shared.
Janet says
July 13, 2017 at 9:54 PMLove the hanging wicker basket with daisies! Also I’ll be checking target to see if they still have any bead garland still in stock. Great look!
Linda says
August 10, 2017 at 7:09 PMLove it all. Would like to know the paint color.
Suzy says
August 24, 2017 at 12:48 PMHi Linda. The wall color is Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige and the paint used on the fireplace is Sherwin Williams Extra White.
Lachelle says
August 23, 2017 at 5:51 PMWhere did you find the hanging basket? It’s an awesome decorative piece thats so versatile!
Suzy says
August 24, 2017 at 12:20 PMHi Lachelle. I found the basket at World Market. 😀