~~~Lightening Up The Mantle!!!~~~

Happy Memorial day everyone and a HUGE thank you to all the veterans who have served and do serve to protect us all. Since we are officially now ushering in Summer (but I think Mother Nature didn't get the memo:):), I have been wanting to change up and lighten up the mantle. I used my new bottles with the white flowers for height. I love the 10 foot ceilings we have here! I may just be on the lookout for a new picture for here too, but for now this one blends in fine.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdynOtH-9L_k5PhzqsGVuF5FYBYoMvyLJA5ezCqp6X6davLSVEWXMtVSGczo5b_LwXRD9SPhI-Rbw9mdlzniLEezHeWPbnnZ6Hc46PT6q5hnMPChp6r04NMbOZ6asQFLY5HaJ_kUwmx_D8/s1600/IMG_0193.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdynOtH-9L_k5PhzqsGVuF5FYBYoMvyLJA5ezCqp6X6davLSVEWXMtVSGczo5b_LwXRD9SPhI-Rbw9mdlzniLEezHeWPbnnZ6Hc46PT6q5hnMPChp6r04NMbOZ6asQFLY5HaJ_kUwmx_D8/s640/IMG_0193.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> The whte flowers really pop against the stone.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2583xw3Xr5OmlJWx1s1Nq4l9ePricLNyOVeQ6r6uI-y0CPNfmgk7doGdWIHN4ck6iMCjbwdphJLTBcCCFmRPjjOL-lcJt7bhPDbjiHOdxjeqFbdNxev8OUnRfRqBDB2WEw0pV6iJVRhwR/s1600/IMG_0194.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2583xw3Xr5OmlJWx1s1Nq4l9ePricLNyOVeQ6r6uI-y0CPNfmgk7doGdWIHN4ck6iMCjbwdphJLTBcCCFmRPjjOL-lcJt7bhPDbjiHOdxjeqFbdNxev8OUnRfRqBDB2WEw0pV6iJVRhwR/s640/IMG_0194.JPG" width="480" /></a></div> I wanted to accent with some blue and white pieces from my collection. The 2 jars are favorite pieces and the center piece is a smaller planter filled with ivy.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4N87aiirfiOiI4W9kxSp5f0e2OtjmpTqIfg-dib60p0VmZPbpL1CdcMpVvYeKaYDzQvFx9zU5vM2Gh2eoUrjo1uokOFVOeMbdLuLbja1UFCJj7odgy0glZ46xbNk5xyAV5kPesTsk2ZXe/s1600/IMG_0195.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4N87aiirfiOiI4W9kxSp5f0e2OtjmpTqIfg-dib60p0VmZPbpL1CdcMpVvYeKaYDzQvFx9zU5vM2Gh2eoUrjo1uokOFVOeMbdLuLbja1UFCJj7odgy0glZ46xbNk5xyAV5kPesTsk2ZXe/s640/IMG_0195.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> On each end I have a faux hydrangea. The pots are wrapped with leaves and tied with raffia.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5H75sy2Wl3z-xXm0CC7eUJd8PN3sjmSfWNJdt2HZDF7uneOrUdqe6Elu3CJcLOhfn_b8p5CTpPo0IvubuWYhJIx77jO951I5YTkbEgHuvCJ5wxQHXMihS9MrxTCGRi4eNWh5-vRdZwEjp/s1600/IMG_0196.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5H75sy2Wl3z-xXm0CC7eUJd8PN3sjmSfWNJdt2HZDF7uneOrUdqe6Elu3CJcLOhfn_b8p5CTpPo0IvubuWYhJIx77jO951I5YTkbEgHuvCJ5wxQHXMihS9MrxTCGRi4eNWh5-vRdZwEjp/s640/IMG_0196.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNCyC1GobHOgtj3MYZ1BzDggBcDYJXXZuSytOX7b0ViZbdWid8q81Jy1ytDYkfK1s1wYjsjLWn7l5P4UbVwPnP-88cV0RDiRYpX6qYtwHenJo5D-w71kwBXH-BGRWhlyRg3Sek7i2_ZgU6/s1600/IMG_0197.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNCyC1GobHOgtj3MYZ1BzDggBcDYJXXZuSytOX7b0ViZbdWid8q81Jy1ytDYkfK1s1wYjsjLWn7l5P4UbVwPnP-88cV0RDiRYpX6qYtwHenJo5D-w71kwBXH-BGRWhlyRg3Sek7i2_ZgU6/s640/IMG_0197.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Here is the view as you walk into the great room.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-HykcaudOl51xvh6eTjS1u1WOwWVSWUW30UuE7Usb0tT_7RZh0ZtLl2gOvYNJHefAY7pbBu6lmMEnu4IEiqDUeiWGvMJjBVPkVQytTW_G0ETf4aEqn4qEkcu1bBFjCpFPhHw531fFB0TP/s1600/IMG_0198.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-HykcaudOl51xvh6eTjS1u1WOwWVSWUW30UuE7Usb0tT_7RZh0ZtLl2gOvYNJHefAY7pbBu6lmMEnu4IEiqDUeiWGvMJjBVPkVQytTW_G0ETf4aEqn4qEkcu1bBFjCpFPhHw531fFB0TP/s640/IMG_0198.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiou0vKbLRaEKfWNYeEUrCzFrQo4voxi5OuEheZeIKDkDOITcjoTU6cRQpiCiQ9m2xd935YEVB_aRCtE-V5m6-n6-oZJc2W68fGSnA921DXTUWZ6regE2nJkm0kZXxp8xcNMxmSAHL3-4je/s1600/IMG_0199.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiou0vKbLRaEKfWNYeEUrCzFrQo4voxi5OuEheZeIKDkDOITcjoTU6cRQpiCiQ9m2xd935YEVB_aRCtE-V5m6-n6-oZJc2W68fGSnA921DXTUWZ6regE2nJkm0kZXxp8xcNMxmSAHL3-4je/s640/IMG_0199.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I haven't changed the hearth yet but plan to maybe do that too.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA1PMUqCU2NAH9A3lfnvX21qvIEHcE4q5edL0WF73zlDCZI764ldviSRBFPLdYcGnpPHghJa4K06AaUYBdMHTYeLrQ8vQAFg0bLmqDLnsTylHm4rd6oIeQjE1060-OHde0hzbdZ0sD8Z4w/s1600/IMG_0200.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA1PMUqCU2NAH9A3lfnvX21qvIEHcE4q5edL0WF73zlDCZI764ldviSRBFPLdYcGnpPHghJa4K06AaUYBdMHTYeLrQ8vQAFg0bLmqDLnsTylHm4rd6oIeQjE1060-OHde0hzbdZ0sD8Z4w/s640/IMG_0200.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> We are going to a picnic this afternoon at our clubhouse and they will also be opening the pool. THIS GIRL will NOT be getting in, still WAY too cold for that:) But I hope to enjoy many days there this summer.  Thanks so much for stopping by. Hope you are enjoying this holiday weekend and remembering the real reason for the holiday.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQVWnoTErrmPtNFfGohzkJP-8XvbER3ZQeV5XCMqq7Gr68AiJbh_T07ax-ro5Uvog12dtEQ4AVaL4GeZhXwPee5YUKE0-GxDHDabitGTS8t6D8lO_z3G6dlOB1Jvknn5LVuVJ4OvghWsbN/s1600/IMG_0201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQVWnoTErrmPtNFfGohzkJP-8XvbER3ZQeV5XCMqq7Gr68AiJbh_T07ax-ro5Uvog12dtEQ4AVaL4GeZhXwPee5YUKE0-GxDHDabitGTS8t6D8lO_z3G6dlOB1Jvknn5LVuVJ4OvghWsbN/s640/IMG_0201.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will be linking this to:</div><div><span style="font-family: Times;">  </span><a href="http://www.nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/" title="http://www.nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #7d786e; font-family: Times;">No Minimalist Here</span></a></div><div> <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/" target="_blank" title="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/">Metamorphosis Monday</a>, <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" title="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/">Inspire Me Tuesday</a>, <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/" title="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/">Wow Us Wednesdays</a>, <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" title="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/">Tutorials Tips and Tidbits</a>, <a href="http://www.adelightsomelife.com/" title="http://www.adelightsomelife.com/">Home and Garden Thursday</a>, <a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/" title="http://www.commonground-do.com/">Be Inspired Friday</a>, <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" title="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">Feathered Nest Friday</a>, <a href="http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" title="http://thetablescaper.blogspot.com/">Seasonal Sundays</a>,<div><a href="http://www.attagirlsays.com/2013/05/21/homework-wednesday-favorites-linky-party-2/" target="_blank" title="http://www.attagirlsays.com/2013/05/21/homework-wednesday-favorites-linky-party-2/"><span style="color: #909674;">HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY</span></a></div><div><a href="http://www.cedarhill-ranch.com/2013/03/the-scoop-57-with-creative-juice.html#more" title="http://www.cedarhill-ranch.com/2013/03/the-scoop-57-with-creative-juice.html#more"><span style="color: #12004d;">Cedar Hill Ranch for The Scoop Tuesday</span></a></div><div><div><a href="http://www.flusterbuster.com/search/label/Fluster%20Muster%20Party" rel="nofollow" title="http://www.flusterbuster.com/search/label/Fluster Muster Party"><span style="color: #5c4e49;">Fluster Creative Muster Party</span></a></div></div></div>

~~~Lightening Up The Mantle!!!~~~

Happy Memorial day everyone and a HUGE thank you to all the veterans who have served and do serve to protect us all. Since we are officially...

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