Southern Scraps

I don't know where time goes anymore. I don't even have my summer flip flop wreath hung on the front door. It needs a repair. After a few years in the southern heat and humidity, I need to glue a flip flop back on. Or maybe I could make a new summer wreath.... when I find the time. For now, here are 10 summer wreaths I adore for inspiration.

    Everyone has fall on their mind, but it's so hot here and I'm not really ready to give up summer. Well, the heat, yes, but not summer's colors and styles. So to get a jump on fall decorating but to still be able to enjoy some summer tones too, I married the two seasons with a combination of color, birdcages, and butterflies.   I never did really finish the porch for summer. Yellow was the color I gravited to for the season and I picked up some yellow pillows from Pier One. I just didn't get around to adding all the things I wanted to for the summer. Here is what I had:     A mix of blues, greens, and my new yellow pillows.  I used the placemat pillows from last year again.    To transition to fall I replaced the green lanterns and candleholders with red, and the pillows with the orange placemat pillows .      

  1. Make tin can lanterns .       2. Make a picnic caddy    3. Make over an Off tabletop candle with vinyl     4. Paint a unique piece for the porch       5. Paint an outdoor rug     6. Make a flip flop wreath 7. Make beach signs from reclaimed wood 8. Makeover a serving tray 9. Plant a succulent garden Sharing at Project Inspired

  I changed out my winter mantel to my summer decor (we skipped spring decor due to illness in the family) a few weeks ago. I kept some of the same things I had out for winter and just swapped out a few others. I'm using the same elements I've used for the past couple of years , just in different ways.  I also kept the succulents in place as they go well with summer and beach decor.   Here's an overview of the whole mantel and hearth.