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Tropical Summer Mantel

Published: May 23, 2017 · Modified: Jun 6, 2019 by Morgan · As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This site contains affiliate links. ·

It's really officially feeling like summer around here. I was so excited to be invited to link up with some blogger friends and share our summer mantels! You might remember that I went greenery crazy for my spring mantel! (Those candlesticks sold but I have a lot more available in my Etsy shop!) For my summer refresh, I decided that I wanted more of a summertime tropical feel.

Tropical Summer Palm Leaf Mantel - Charleston Crafted

Tropical Summer Palm Leaf Mantel - Charleston Crafted

These are all palm leaves that I gathered around the neighborhood. I just love the lush tropical feel. CiCi is less impressed 🙂 The driftwood is from my garage hoardstash.

Tropical Summer Palm Leaf Mantel - Charleston Crafted

Tropical Summer Palm Leaf Mantel - Charleston Crafted

I have really been enjoying challenging myself to use live greenery. It is outside my comfort zone (I tend to veer more towards hydrangeas in a mason jar) but it has been so good for me and is really opening up my brain to loads of good ideas!

Tropical Summer Palm Leaf Mantel - Charleston Crafted

Tropical Summer Palm Leaf Mantel - Charleston Crafted

Tropical Summer Palm Leaf Mantel - Charleston Crafted

If you are interested - here is the tutorial on how we took our basic mantel to the ceiling and here is my mantels pinterest board.

You can see all of our favorite inexpensive mantel decor ideas here!

Be sure to use the link up below to visit a ton of other bloggers' awesome summer mantels!

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Do you decorate your mantel for the season? What vibe are you feeling for the summer?

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  1. Vicki and Jennifer 2 Bees in a Pod says

    May 23, 2017 at 8:03 am

    Your color palette is gorgeous! The aquas and blues mixed with your fresh greenery is so pretty. Thanks for sharing.

  2. Tee @ Beauteeful Living says

    May 23, 2017 at 9:36 am

    That's awesome that you gathered those leaves from your neighborhood. This mantel definitely looks tropical with that centerpiece artwork. Look the look! Thanks for sharing. Your doggie is so cute!

  3. Tara @ Lehman lane says

    May 23, 2017 at 3:01 pm

    Love all the fresh greenery you added from your neighborhood and that blue painting is so pretty!

  4. Amy @ mylifefromhome says

    May 24, 2017 at 8:23 am

    I love the blues mixed with the fresh greenery! It's the perfect combo for your southern summer mantel! Thanks for joining this hop!

  5. Kelley @ Coastal Kelder says

    May 24, 2017 at 9:30 am

    The blues and greens look so great together!

  6. Morgan Smith says

    May 24, 2017 at 9:30 am

    Really cute! Great painting.

  7. Meg Taylor says

    May 24, 2017 at 11:32 am

    This came out so well! I love all the different vases and how you foraged in your neighborhood. I can't wait to check out all of the other bloggers, too.

    Meg, Borrowed Heaven

  8. Pamela says

    May 25, 2017 at 12:14 pm

    I love the palm leaves and ferns sprigs. Beautiful and fresh feeling. Visiting via Creative Circle. So glad I stopped by.

  9. Emy says

    May 25, 2017 at 1:39 pm

    The greenery is so pretty on your mantle with that painting!

  10. Bre @ Average But Inspired says

    May 25, 2017 at 2:53 pm

    I can't believe you can just walk outside your door and find all that amazing greenery! So awesome and such a budget-friendly way to swap out your decor!

    • Morgan says

      May 26, 2017 at 2:06 pm

      it's a definite benefit to living at the beach 🙂 thanks for stopping by!

  11. Ginger says

    May 27, 2017 at 9:12 am

    I love the blue/grey paint color! Do you by chance know what color it is? I've probably look at a million by now!

    • Sean says

      May 27, 2017 at 3:32 pm

      Yes it is Sherwin Williams Online. I love it for the blue undertones. Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂

  12. Kim says

    May 28, 2017 at 11:42 am

    Ahh.. yes, this reminds me of island living! I can almost feel the heat and beachy feeling in the air. Love it! `

  13. Meg @ Green With Decor says

    May 30, 2017 at 1:38 pm

    Love all of the greenery, it feels so fresh and summery!

  14. Emily says

    May 31, 2017 at 11:17 pm

    Gosh, I wish I could walk outside and find gorgeous palm leaves like that! They're absolutely perfect on your summer mantel!

  15. Samantha says

    June 03, 2017 at 11:39 am

    Gosh, I just love this! All the blue and green makes me so happy! The greenery is so beautiful!

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