Summer Florals

I've mentioned how I like to keep my floral arrangements current with the seasons, so a few weeks ago I got around to changing out all my silk flowers to be in keeping with Early Summer. I like the look of "just picked and stuck in a container with casual abandon". To me, that concept makes all those faux flowers look a little more "real" and a lot less "faux".

Daisies are the flower du jour here in the Entry, 

along with some budded branches.

I like keeping this heavy old iron urn here with the sticks,

then I just change out the flowers for each new season.

This is a spot where a "complimentary" print on the console

also changes with the season.

On the other side of the Entry next to the door is my big white wicker basket

filled with green hydrangeas and the grape vine twigs.

That big basket on the little Eastlake dresser keeps the kitties 

from using it as a perch for front porch viewing.

(especially in nesting season)

I have found it on the floor on numerous occasions

when they feel like putting their little furry carcasses in grave danger.

Here's an old basket with wheels that I haven't shared very often.

It still has some faux Dogwood branches, but they were white so they're still here.

(Dogwoods in late June? what's wrong with me?)

In the Living Room I traded out the windowbox for the basket,

now filled with another boatload of green hydrangeas and ivy.

(when in doubt, a hydrangea will work)

(the windowbox is currently back on the Dining Room table

with a Patriotic theme)

Love this old Frenchy look laundry basket.

Last Fall I had a running joke about my mantel...

I had the "Early Fall" mantel,

the "Fall" mantel,

The "Fall/Halloween" mantel,

and then the "Fall/Thanksgiving" mantel.

This would be the "Early Summer" mantel...

Whitewashed Wolff pottery vases filled with

 flowering branches and white Viburnum.

Another hint that it's still "Early Summer" is that there are still "birdie" nests out.

This will change soon.

I have an idea brewing.

Next up will be Black-Eyed Susans and Sunflowers,

with a little color added.

...stay tuned.

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The Marketplace: Etsy and Online Boutique Showcase

Hi Everyone, it's time for
The Marketplace!

Here are some of the great links from last week:

Summer is now officially here 

and before we know it we'll be celebrating the 4th of July.

 I just love this America America Burlap Runner from Sweet Magnolias Farm

What's Summer without the Farmstand and this Farmhouse

Fresh Berries Hand Painted Sign

from Anderson and Grant

These little creatures are amazing.
Just check out the Felted Wool Handmade Fox

from Wild Wood Hollow

 Add this wonderful old Vintage Green McCoy Water Pitcher
to your  summer table. from Vintage Chateau Chic

And speaking of Summer, this

Summer Romance Lace Top and Cami

from Oh Sister Sister

would be perfect for that casual evening out.

Today's sponsor is Leslie Janson who creates one-of-a-kind wonderful

upcycled jewelry and pillows. Her cuff bracelets are amazing.

You'll want to run by and check out her shop filled with beautiful new items!

thanks so much Leslie!

Time to link up to three of your Etsy Shop and Online Boutique items. You don't have to have a blog to join in. Please link to individual items if possible. And please make sure those items are FOR SALE. If you have a blog post about your items or your shop, that's great too, just make sure the items are for sale. If you have a blog it would be nice if you grabbed the image below for somewhere on your sidebar, (nice, but not mandatory) and please be a follower of Common Ground.

Thanks for joining in, and remember this link is open all week, 

so drop back by and check out the new items being listed.