Summer is over. Really like in there is no denying it. It is Fall. Time to say goodbye to sea stars and shells, to breezy colors and unlimited amounts of fresh flowers from my garden.
Time to bring in the pinecones and pumpkins, to fill my house with candle light and the smell of hot chocolate, to embrace the orange in my living room and compliment it with warm browns and beiges.
I am working on it and I’ll show you the first real piece of Fall decorating Monday night in preparation of The Lettered Cottage Fall Mantel Party. But first I want to say goodbye for the last time to my summer mantel.
This was the first version I did back in May. Lush pink peonies, roses and some other purple flowers, all from my backyard. I think I did at least two other versions close to this (I can’t help it I love pink and purple flowers so my garden is full of them).
This one I showed you in June. Just some New Dawn Roses and yellow Alchemilla. It was hot here back then, and this simple, almost white mantel really cooled the house down.
The real summer version, with lots of shells, coral and sea stars I showed you after the summer break in September. I think it was one of my favorite reincarnations. I kept the flowers simple so the natural colors of the shells could shine.
I had this one up for weeks, I only changed the flowers from time to time.
I have also made a couple of ‘summer mantels’, that where already nudging towards Fall. With brighter colors and less summer decorations.
This one I coordinated with a tablescape I did for a diner party. That worked really well.
You see, matching flowers on the table and in the background on my mantel.
And this next one was just about the last one I did (and photographed). Gerbera’s again, but this time in wild, strong and bold colors. The colors of Fall.
This pallet wood project has served me well. It was so easy to change up and gave me an instant different look every time. I love doing projects like that, where you can use your creation more than once in different versions (so be prepared to see my twig wreath again this Fall 
). It gives me an opportunity to change my decorations according to my mood, play stylist and not having to do a major crafting session in the process.
For more awesome, and probably a lot more challenging, pallet wood projects, visit FunkyJunk Interiors for the special Saturday Night Special, it is all about pallet wood this week.
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PS I did a different watermark on the two new pictures in this post. Smack in the middle but more transparent. Which version do you like best and find least obtrusive?
PS 2 Do you hate or love these frequent reoccurrences of projects here on my blog? Does it bore you or inspire you? Honest answers appreciated.
PS 3 To answer some questions I had about this project: Yes it is quite heavy, you have to lean this one on something sturdy; I found the bottle clips in the hardware section, they are often used to hang broomsticks; I disassembled the pallet, painted it and then put it back together without the beams that give it height; I used nails to put it back together and simple white latex wall paint to paint it white. Hope I didn’t forget any questions.
See ye!!
I like the watermark on the bottom of a picture. Purely personal preference.
I love how you change the pallet or wreath or whatever it may be. That is how I like to decorate, by not reinventing the wheel but just small tweaks.
I too like the watermark on the bottom of the photo.
I don't mind any recurrences of projects, love that you creatively display, tweaking what you have on hand with in season florals. With so many blogs out there and the desire to visit them all…which is impossible I for one like that some repost or showcase previous projects that I may of missed ~ not intentionally ~ just have a really busy life!
I think bottom left, kind of transparent.
I really like your palette project — very clever. I am filing this one away.
I like the watermark on the last picture too. I love how you change out the pallet during the season. I like the ones with sea shells and the yellow gerbras best. Looking forward to your next one.
Barb
That was such a great idea! Marianne, most of us don't have multiple homes. I show my stuff over and over again. Don't sweat it.
Brenda
I agree with Cozy above. It's good to change up what we have. I love that idea. Deb
Love your vignettes with this pallet! So pretty!
Watermarks on the bottom of photo AND transparent is my preference. No question. I love to see a photo in all it's glory first, and watermark as an afterthought.
I was wondering about the repetitive thing as well for my post going up tonite… I mean even I am bored with my own stuff! LOL Time to make more I guess.
Donna
That's so lovely!
The appeal of your blog, for me, is your projects, posts and decorating. Love to see them. (Watermark-bottom left and transparent.)
Totally had to share this on FJI Facebook for SNS 100.
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Donna
I love this project and don't mind seeing things more than once! Watermark on bottom left…transparent is my preference!
Marianne, I love your palette with the vases! Simply gorgeous, then again everything you do is gorgeous
I prefer a smaller corner watermark that is transparent when needed. But, that's just my preference.
bottom left, transpaternt, love these pallets. beautiful work….
I love seeing the projects even if you have shown them before ~ I am loving your palette!
I like the faded watermark bottom left the best ~
Oh my GOODNESS! I am just now seeing this summer mantle for the first time. I am in LOVE! I can't wait to try something like this. Such a great idea!! Beautiful job. PS – I like the fadedness of the larger watermark, but the location on the lower left.
I’m catching up on your old posts.
I really like your bottle hangers.
I’ve been thinking about doing something like this in our bedroom.
Pinned it – so I don’t forget!
Very pretty.
~ Dana