Monday, June 7, 2010

Simple Summer Ideas


Are you headed to the beach this summer?
Do you have pictures from past beach trips just waiting to be framed?
If you answered yes to either of these questions, then I have a simple, but cute idea for those beachy pictures.



The idea for this project was found inside this book.  I found it brand new at the thrift shop last week and can see many cute and simple ideas I want to try. 

The hardest part of this project is selecting your favorite beachy photo.  I had to dig back in the archives to find this one of my boys and some of their cousins. 
In addition to your photo you will need a clear cylindrical shaped vase or glass, sand and seashells.
Dump some sand into the vase, stick your photo in the sand, and sprinkle seashells around the bottom of photo.

How's that for easy?


Here's another quick idea.

I like to keep a pitcher, vase or canning jar filled with mint in the kitchen during the summer months.  It looks and smells so refreshing on those hot days.

It's nice to keep some in the center of the dinner table to be used as a natural after dinner mint.  Very refreshing without any sugar or calories :-).

Sometimes I put little individual pitchers at each place setting.  If my guests want to add a sprig to their iced tea or ice water, all they have to do is break off a piece.


I know you will probably find this hard to believe, but every now and then I add a few flowers to my mint.  By the way, I was relieved to hear that so many of you don't mind my excessive flower postings because I'm not sure I can go too long without showing flowers.  :) :).



Just a few simple Summer ideas for you.




19 comments:

  1. What a beautiful blog you have! I'm so happy to have popped in to take a look! Thank you for sharing the wonderful idea about displaying beach photos! Don't you find that the most simple ideas turn out to be our favorites? I love looking at all of your lovely blue items. Your blog heading is gorgeous! I shall return..... :o)

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  2. A great idea..and it's all so pretty! Come say hi :D

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  3. What a cute idea! I have photos..and shells! I need some sand! Love fresh mint, too! I had a lot at our last house and I brought it in all the time and let it dry to used in iced tea! ♥ Your flowers and mint are beautiful together! ♥

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  4. Wonderful ideas, Kim! I love the mint one, and I'm going to use it. Your photos are lovely.

    Hugs,
    Donna

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  5. I came across your blog today by accident. The hydrangeas caught my attention. I am so glad that I took time to browse. You have a beautiful blog! Thanks for the inspration!!!

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  6. Very good ones, too. I really like the beach photo idea. Would love to sit down at your table and have some iced tea with a sprig of mint. I need some refreshing!

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  7. GREAT deal on that book! It has some really cute ideas in it! Looks pretty,and summery!

    Suzanne

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  8. Great tips Kim, especially putting the mint on the table. I grow mint, and have not thought of doing this, thanks.
    Sue

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  9. I love these ideas Kim! Thanks for reminding me to use my mint I have growing in a container in my courtyard!

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  10. Another exceptionally beautiful post! That idea is so clever and so perfect for beach pictures. I can imagine how excited you were to find that book. The mint and the daisies look so pretty together. You are one very creative lady! Thank you for these fun ideas. You can be sure I will use them.

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  11. Hi Kim ~ Such sweet ideas that you have shared! Thank you! Teri

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  12. I love that beach picture idea. Sweet! We love mint around here. It's very popular in hot tea -- even my 11 year old loves it. Too hot to have mint out on the balcony right now though -- it would dry up in no time. Love your new banner -- it is new, right??!! Best wishes for a beautiful day. Tammy

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  13. Simple but beautiful and elegant. Your blog is always a delight to visit! :-)

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  14. Love the beachy picture display! What a great idea...I love the mint idea too!

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  15. Blue, blue, blue!!! I love all the blue in your home. And I love the mint idea. I have spearmint on the side of my house that may now get moved indoors!! Lovely! Thank you!

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  16. Hi Kim.... your pictures are lovely, I especially love the daisies with iced tea.....Yummm...Everything looks so fresh and 'summery'....

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  17. I love this idea and have just the photo in mind. I sure would not have thought about doing that!!! Thanks:)

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  18. Fun ideas! Thanks for sharing. The mint always seems to explode outside...so why not bring it in and have it on the table?

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  19. Great ideas...love the mint one...and I saw that sweet daisie glass....sooo cute!

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