Memorial Day & a Summer Vignette
Happy Memorial Day! Isn’t it a great day to be an American? I hope you’re having a great holiday wherever you are. And since today marks the unofficial start of summer, I’ve dressed up my seasonal shelves for the occasion & thought I’d share them with you. 
Like I’ve done for other seasons, I gathered things from all over the house that seemed to say “summer” & put them all together in one place.I kept my old window that I found in the Spring…
Made a new chalk board with some ever-popular Chalk Paint in Aubusson Blue. (Yes, you can make chalkboards with this stuff, too! Isn’t it great?)
I grabbed some croquet balls from the garage…
Created some flag art (you’ll be seeing some more of this later)…
Made some little pinwheels & stuck them in mini galvanized buckets…(Never made pinwheels? Click here for an easy tutorial. If you don’t have double-sided paper, just use a glue stick to glue 2 pieces together.)
Added a little bicycle from World Market I bought a while back. Yes, the wheels really turn. Each of my 4 kids had to try it out :)…
Yay for summer!
You can see some of my other seasonal shelves by clicking here.I’m joining some of these parties. Stop by & say hi!
Like I’ve done for other seasons, I gathered things from all over the house that seemed to say “summer” & put them all together in one place.I kept my old window that I found in the Spring…
Made a new chalk board with some ever-popular Chalk Paint in Aubusson Blue. (Yes, you can make chalkboards with this stuff, too! Isn’t it great?)
I grabbed some croquet balls from the garage…
Created some flag art (you’ll be seeing some more of this later)…
Made some little pinwheels & stuck them in mini galvanized buckets…(Never made pinwheels? Click here for an easy tutorial. If you don’t have double-sided paper, just use a glue stick to glue 2 pieces together.)
Added a little bicycle from World Market I bought a while back. Yes, the wheels really turn. Each of my 4 kids had to try it out :)…
Yay for summer!You can see some of my other seasonal shelves by clicking here.I’m joining some of these parties. Stop by & say hi!
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May 30, 2011 @ 1:31 pm
I love it..great inspiration for me…I have a hard time decorating with red, white and blue! Great job!!
May 30, 2011 @ 1:51 pm
The croquet balls in the wire basket are too clever!
May 30, 2011 @ 4:33 pm
Julie- What a darling, sweet display! Love the chalkboard and ummmm…I think you need to fill the little bicycle carrier in front with flowers! ;>) Hugs- Diana
May 30, 2011 @ 4:42 pm
I really like your summer shelves. I have several items that are very similar to what you used, and now you have inspired me!
May 31, 2011 @ 3:40 pm
Love the summer inspiration! Also, just wanted you to know I featured your Silhouette Necklace from Mother's Day on my blog today http://www.joy4today.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the idea!
June 1, 2011 @ 1:51 am
looks good. I have had my eye out for some vintage croquet balls for about 6 months…haven't found any yet. Now I know where to look, your garage! haha!
June 1, 2011 @ 2:09 pm
this is adorable! I love the pinwheels and bunting 🙂
June 3, 2011 @ 3:45 am
Hi I'm visiting from "Stuff and Nonsense" I saw your link up there! What a creative blog! I LOVE it! Your great! Thanks for sharing 😉 I'm your newest follower 😉
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Have a great day!!
June 3, 2011 @ 2:03 pm
What a fun summer vignette! I love the croquet balls in the basket! Coming over from the Shabby Nest and your newest follower!
Jeanine
June 3, 2011 @ 6:21 pm
I love your all-American Summer theme. The croquet balls and pinwheels are just adorable. Stopping by from Shabby Nest.
Sarah
June 4, 2011 @ 1:33 am
I love the pinwheels – so cute! Stopping by from Tatertots and Jello.
June 4, 2011 @ 2:42 am
So fun! Great idea using the croquet balls!
Jo-Anna
June 4, 2011 @ 3:32 am
very pretty! Love your decor!
June 4, 2011 @ 6:23 am
This just makes me happy. So cute! I featured it on my blog tonight. Feel free to stop by and grab a button.
June 4, 2011 @ 2:43 pm
OMG, I am so on the hunt for a croquet set now! I love the use of the balls in your decor. So colorful and fun! I could totally see using the sticks too! Let's hope one turns up in the thrift stores in the next few weeks. I love it!
June 4, 2011 @ 3:08 pm
Off to the shed for some croquet balls. Hopefully the family won't miss them. I love that little bicycle too. You've put together a beautiful and inspiring vignette. Thanks for sharing it.
June 4, 2011 @ 5:49 pm
VERY cute! I LOVE the croquet balls in the wire basket — what a great idea!
June 5, 2011 @ 3:37 am
Adorable! All of it is so fun.
~Heidi
June 5, 2011 @ 4:18 am
All such fun ideas! My favorite too is the croquet balls in the wire basket. Very clever. Happy Summer! 🙂
June 5, 2011 @ 4:32 pm
Love the croquet balls in the wire basket. I just picked up an old criquet set at the dump and can't wait to display it using your idea.
Great post,
Cheryl
June 6, 2011 @ 2:44 am
I'm in love with your croquet balls. Just thought you should know… Lol! Love them and your little bike. Perfect way to add a little summer to a space.
June 7, 2011 @ 3:47 am
So cute! I love it all!