By the Sea Summer Mantle



 We live by the sea


It's about time for a change of scenery in our living room.  With all the heat and occupation with other issues this summer the winter cowboy scene was looking pretty tired.

With company on it's way I got busy 
and 
spruced it up and summerfied it! 


Again my grandfathers oil painting is the feature to bring light and color to the dark rocks.
I had a sea motif last summer with my mermaids and Grandpa Selleck's painting
 but with different items.


My mermaids are now surrounded with starfish and shells this time.



The bubble candle holders are back

 Mermaids are swimming into the painting 

And swimming out.


The Mosaic I picked up in North Carolina last winter was specifically purchased  for this and rests next to the pylon

It reads:   The sea appears golden against the sun-lit sky


I love seeing his signature on the painting.  My Gandpa Selleck was very special to me.
The painting was given to my parents for Christmas in 1957


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Comments

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said…
Jean Marie,
Thanks so much for stopping by and for your very sweet words!!

I love your mantle!! I wanted to change my Patriotic Tree over to a Beach Tree but time is not going to allow that so it will stay as a Patriotic Tree until I move it ( the white tree) upstairs in September to decorate for Christmas in the Guest Room and move mt big 7 foot tree into the Living Room and decorate it for Fall before it gets decorated for Christmas!!
Yes. I am crazy!! LOL!!

Hugs,
Deb
August 2, 2014 at 1:54 PM
Ivy and Elephants said…
What a great mantle, I especially love the painting by your grandfather, what a beautiful treasure.
Hugs,
Patti
August 2, 2014 at 9:48 PM
~Lavender Dreamer~ said…
The painting is so beautiful and special to you, too. Love your mermaid and starfish! It looks nice together. We are in NC now, enjoying some cooler weather! happy Sunday my friend! Hugs!
August 3, 2014 at 10:43 AM
Jill said…
Summery and nice!
August 4, 2014 at 8:29 AM
Diane Writes said…
Hi Jeannie! Apologies for the late visit. Work has been occupying me a lot lately. I miss blog hopping and reading your blog. Good thing it's Friday here and I finally got the chance to consume my leave credits.

I love all the artworks and items in your home. The "under the sea theme" Makes your home feel more "homey' and relaxing.

Wishing you a great weekend ahead!
August 21, 2014 at 10:22 PM
Ruth Cox said…
Your grandfather's painting of the sea is a beauty! I'm sure it's a treasure to you.

FYI... I found your blog link on Bubblews!
September 9, 2014 at 11:59 AM
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