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Monday, June 13, 2011

Summer Hearth




The hearth in summer is wickedly fun to decorate.


Let's see what's up there today shall we?



All my green things straight up and turned over.



The handled flower basket was found this weekend at a garage sale. The center copper urn was a gift from a friend. The remaining items are all from recent estate sales.


I love that the basket has a galvanized container inside it so that I can arrange fresh flowers in it.


I am partying here:



 
grace surrounds us
Olive
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29 comments:

  1. Rosemary@villabarnesJune 13, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    I love the wicker and wire basket. Great shades of green.

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  2. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJune 13, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Nice hearth arrangement. Love your tall green flower basket.

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  3. Blondie's JournalJune 13, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Very nice, Olive! I have been trying to get ideas for my hearth now that we aren't using the fireplace...something the dogs won't knock over. I love the greens in your arrangement! Great job!

    XO,
    Jane

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  4. GailJune 13, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    O'Olive I love your summer hearth especially the tall green flower basket.

    Have a wonderful evening,
    Gail

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  5. SueJune 13, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Ooohh.... lots of pretty greens! I especially like the wire basket. :-) Sue

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  6. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    love what you have done! so perfect for the season- never thought to do that- you go girl...

    Karen

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  7. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJune 13, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    I like seeing your garden stuff! I never find those wicker baskets with the insert intact. I always have to use a jar! Nice one!

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  8. DebbieJune 13, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    What a beautiful fireplace you have! I love the way you've decorated the hearth for summer. That tall green basket is my favorite part.

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  9. Debra@CommonGroundJune 13, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    That wonderful green wicker basket is just yummy. I see it with lots of black-eyed susans. My hearth needs real help! xoxo Debra

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  10. Honey at 2805June 13, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Your hearth look so fresh, light and airy for summer.

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  11. SusanJune 13, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    That wicker basket is my favorite!

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  12. Pam KesslerJune 13, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Looking good. Is the green wicker basket a funeral basket? I love those things, but never saw one that wasn't plain old white.

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  13. Pam - @diy Design FanaticJune 13, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    I love the urn and the basket!

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  14. MelissaJune 13, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Still loving those whimsical metal flowers.

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  15. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    You got some really cool stuff! I love the urn and the funeral basket is awesome. They are kind of hard to find now. NICE!

    ~Liz

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  16. SouthhamsdarlingJune 14, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    I have a hearth like that Olive, and what you have done makes it look really good =- really eye-catching. I just cover mine with a pretty decoupage screen in the summer, but you have given me ideas there. I shall look round the house and see what I have to make it look lovely! Thank you.

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  17. OliveJune 14, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Pam-the handled flower basket probably is a funeral basket. I bought it from an antique dealer who was having a "garage sale" and she had several funeral baskets that were white. If I had many thousands of dollars I could have some European antiques right now. It was not a "garage sale" as I understand them.

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  18. trash talkJune 14, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Green...it's not just for Christmas anymore. Love your grouping....now bring on the home made ice cream!
    Debbie

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  19. bjJune 14, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Really pretty, Olive..love what you've done here.

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  20. Tammy @BeatriceBanksJune 14, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Love all your vintage baskets! The wicker one looks great in green!

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  21. Chari at Happy To DesignJune 14, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Hi Olive...

    Well, my friend...I can see why decorating your summer hearth is sooo fun! You have some great pieces there! I love the large green wicker basket. Ohhh yes...it would be so pretty full of freshly cut flowers! I also love the green wire basket...it's awesome! So many pretties and such a beautiful fireplace! Thank you for sharing it with us today, my friend!

    I also wanted to thank you for stopping in and taking a peek at my Tea Rose bedroom. I sooo enjoyed your visit and sweet note...thank you, Olive!

    Warmest summery wishes,
    Chari

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  22. CindyJune 14, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Very cool stuff to decorate with. I love the green wicker basket with the galvanized tin inside, how special is that?!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  23. Blooming Rose MusingsJune 15, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Your hearth looks fantastic. Love the tall green flower basket. Your summer arrangement is very lovely. Oohh, that shell is wonderful!!!

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  24. Cindi MyersJune 15, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Well, I stopped over here to say Hi! and thanks for visiting my blog and I got totally distracted! I LOVE your photos and your garden is BEAUTIFUL! I will be back!
    :) - Cindi

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  25. Katherines CornerJune 15, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Nicely done. I'm loving that wire basket! Hugs

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  26. The Charm of HomeJune 15, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Olive,
    You have a gorgeous fireplace! I love your gardening things too. That one wire basket is really neat. Thanks for stopping by!
    Sherry

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  27. LindyLouMacJune 15, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Great arrangement:)

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  28. lvroftiquesJune 15, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Oh Olive I love them all!! Is that an alabaster urn to the left? Me wanty girlfriend! *winks* Vanna

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  29. Nita StacyJune 19, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Oh...I love this mix of green wire and green basket. Looks great sitting in front of your fireplace. Thanks so much for linking up this past week at Mod Mix Monday!

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