I’ve told you about Minted before (fab holiday cards) and they have gorgeous artwork. I knew as soon as I saw this beauty, it had to be on the mantle.
It’s called “Float”. It reminds me of my Nana. We belonged to a fabulous summer club when we were kids in Halifax, NS and she would float in the pool wearing her latest bathing cap. This is what the artist, Betty Hatchett, says about her piece:
There's something to be said about relaxing and letting go of
fear's impulses. It helps us rise to the surface - in water, in painting, and
in life. I wanted to capture that peaceful space when fluid, transitory water
supports us, as a metaphor for learning to rest in the middle of life's shifts
and transformations.
Isn’t it so peaceful? Beautiful.
I also chose this one, Ethereal, as I just love the
softness.When choosing Minted prints, you can opt to have them framed or un-framed. I decided to go with the weathered barnboard frame. It feels summer to me!
In Winter, I don’t mind a heavier mantle,
it feels warm. Summer…needs to be light, fresh, spacious. I paired the prints with a few pieces that I
had around the house and voila…a fresh.fabulous.sophisticated summer mantle for
2015.
At the same time that I chose the above
prints, I couldn’t resist choosing a couple for the basement gallery wall when
it’s all done, as well as, a print for the cottage gallery wall that I want to
do in the kids’ room. Stay tuned.
I know you'll love what you see on Minted and so I've got a code for 10% off :) Woot! Happy browsing. Use the code: KEEPITBEAUTIFUL10
Happy summer my friends!
Keep it Beautiful.
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Minted. All words and opinions are my own. They produce high quality, beautiful products and I want you to know about them. I love pretty things and Minted definitely makes them. Thank you for continuing to support the brands that support this blog.

Those prints make the mantel! The ones you chose are PERFECT for summer. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThese are great ideas. I need to get rid of my dust collectors and do this.
ReplyDeleteI love the aqua. Serious mantle envy.
ReplyDeleteprettiness!! Happy summer!
ReplyDeleteI love 'float' - gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love 'float' - gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI like the pop the prints bring to the mantle vignette, and love the way it has all come together. So fresh and pretty... I can almost feel the summer breeze!
ReplyDeleteI love the prints and I love your driftwood bowl :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful mantle. I love your new "Float" art!
ReplyDeleteThose prints are beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors and the touches of water colors. Perfect for Summer decorating.
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