tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207039877752828957.post7894280945380753256..comments2024-03-08T02:22:22.115-06:00Comments on Timeless Treasures: Summer Fun ... Games and Fireflies MantelAudreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06517124107548276200noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207039877752828957.post-14671633113725282482016-07-06T23:19:44.056-05:002016-07-06T23:19:44.056-05:00Audrey, this is a fun mantel! Thanks for sharing i...Audrey, this is a fun mantel! Thanks for sharing it with me ;) My thrift store addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13158685096212282319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207039877752828957.post-7195611057185161982013-09-16T05:14:37.695-05:002013-09-16T05:14:37.695-05:00All you posted about here brings back MY childhood...All you posted about here brings back MY childhood, too. We caught many fire flies (we called them lightening bugs), played croquet and jacks by the hours...lay on quilts and watched the clouds...<br />I love your adorable mantel....:)bjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432398383127199206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207039877752828957.post-16749180064982737042013-09-05T14:59:21.383-05:002013-09-05T14:59:21.383-05:00Love your mantel, Audrey! You are very talented. W...Love your mantel, Audrey! You are very talented. We have not seen many lightning bugs over Uvalde way in a long time..but this summer, they were back! RevisSimply Lokalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08867486585244659872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207039877752828957.post-24112437461928116342013-09-05T14:56:15.543-05:002013-09-05T14:56:15.543-05:00Love your mantel, Audrey! You are very talented. W...Love your mantel, Audrey! You are very talented. We have not seen many lightning bugs over Uvalde way in a long time..but this summer, they were back! RevisSimply Lokalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08867486585244659872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207039877752828957.post-55897136602448050962013-09-04T21:18:32.874-05:002013-09-04T21:18:32.874-05:00Your mantel is so charming and fun! I love so many...Your mantel is so charming and fun! I love so many elements like the croquet balls and cement bird bath.Manuela@A Cultivated Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08282273791971364124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207039877752828957.post-26468595248507107752013-09-04T20:53:51.477-05:002013-09-04T20:53:51.477-05:00The mantle is so fun and creative! I love the use ...The mantle is so fun and creative! I love the use of toys and the memories they stir.<br />I grew up in the country and loved summers spent running around a playing outside while the adults sat and told stories far into the night. Thanks for a beautiful memory.<br />Hugs,<br />PattiIvy and Elephantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04274996970752357282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207039877752828957.post-87748757226509290382013-08-28T18:23:37.394-05:002013-08-28T18:23:37.394-05:00I think your mantel is so fun! I love vintage toy...I think your mantel is so fun! I love vintage toys and games and the primary colors! Carlene @ Organized Clutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025605992107688229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207039877752828957.post-84506967155297309892013-08-25T21:21:28.469-05:002013-08-25T21:21:28.469-05:00I love your wonky basket! I still have never seen...I love your wonky basket! I still have never seen a firefly. Thanks for sharing!!<br /><br />xoxANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09669855421350031273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207039877752828957.post-60463424304268822632013-08-24T05:55:43.655-05:002013-08-24T05:55:43.655-05:00Audrey,
My Goodness!! I LOVE this post!! What a be...Audrey,<br />My Goodness!! I LOVE this post!! What a beautiful and imaginative mantle you have created!!<br /><br />Thanks so much for visiting!!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />DebbieDebbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393980831584145593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207039877752828957.post-22718696672178728922013-08-23T02:22:09.519-05:002013-08-23T02:22:09.519-05:00Hi Audrey! I love your mantel. There's somet...Hi Audrey! I love your mantel. There's something so magical about fireflies. We got to watch some fireflies light up the night back in June. I love the idea of the jar you have on your mantel. And what a sweet note from your daughter. <br /><br />And they are lightening bugs to me too. :) Sharon @ mrshinesclasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17146251540064991619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207039877752828957.post-71472737883577409332013-08-22T00:27:57.336-05:002013-08-22T00:27:57.336-05:00How beautiful Audrey!! Your mantel is completely c...How beautiful Audrey!! Your mantel is completely charming. The croquet balls are such a great touch. And you know what? I have that little jar with the fireflies too! Mine has a green lid. Here's to the last days if Summer.. may they drag on and on :)Shannon Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17327314550194073890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207039877752828957.post-77208037494108440742013-08-21T21:15:37.851-05:002013-08-21T21:15:37.851-05:00What a beautiful note from your daughter! I treas...What a beautiful note from your daughter! I treasure my girls letters to me - they sent me tons when they were at camp! I teared up reading them - they are so sweet and innocent! Here's to fireflies and warm summer nights.<br /><br />P.S. - love this mantel too - the croquet balls look fabulous! <br />KellyEclectically Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07374655411728383631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207039877752828957.post-90947132216810463572013-08-21T04:23:30.702-05:002013-08-21T04:23:30.702-05:00What a beautiful post and what a beautiful mantel!...What a beautiful post and what a beautiful mantel!!!<br />I LOVE those oversized jacks ( one of my all time favorite games as a little girl ) <br />And the email you sent your daughter?<br />That should be framed!!!<br />Loved reading this Audrey!<br />Thanks for sharing<br />Hugs,<br />SuzanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207039877752828957.post-11521218752663003122013-08-20T20:32:35.290-05:002013-08-20T20:32:35.290-05:00What a lovely summer time mantel. I have several s...What a lovely summer time mantel. I have several sets of old croquet sets. We used to love to play that game. I tried here in Florida, but the grass is too thick for the balls to roll. lol!<br />Have a wonderful week,<br />Bev<br />@ <a href="http://www.eclecticredbarn.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Eclectic Red Barn</a><br />Eclectic Red Barnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07526374597971388139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207039877752828957.post-53316700621156314022013-08-20T14:46:10.315-05:002013-08-20T14:46:10.315-05:00This mantel just screams vintage summertime fun! ...This mantel just screams vintage summertime fun! Love the fireflies in the jar (thanks for sharing how you did that!) The croquet set and the jacks are all part of my childhood. And a secret? I was outside last night watching the fireflies. You're never too old!Donna Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985036983888082763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207039877752828957.post-39625609979863648492013-08-19T11:04:01.156-05:002013-08-19T11:04:01.156-05:00Love the summertime mantel. My grand-daughters wo...Love the summertime mantel. My grand-daughters would love those fireflies! Such neat ideas and a talent you have for decorating. I don't always post; but I always enjoy! <br />Revis Simply Lokalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08867486585244659872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207039877752828957.post-46499978384159991462013-08-18T21:42:15.205-05:002013-08-18T21:42:15.205-05:00Love your fireflies! Hopefully, there's still ...Love your fireflies! Hopefully, there's still a bit of kid in each of us.<br /><br />Great to have you at Seasonal Sundays.<br /><br />- The TablescaperThe Tablescaperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13046015889036397874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207039877752828957.post-37624744629501599322013-08-18T20:26:54.038-05:002013-08-18T20:26:54.038-05:00Your new summertime mantel looks very nice! Yes, y...Your new summertime mantel looks very nice! Yes, yes, I still love to see the fireflies! Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207039877752828957.post-86384637870708577952013-08-18T18:44:43.004-05:002013-08-18T18:44:43.004-05:00Your summertime mantel is Wonderful, Audrey!!! Bri...Your summertime mantel is Wonderful, Audrey!!! Brings back a lot of good memories. I especially remember catching fireflies when we visited my grandparent's home in Maryland when I was very young.<br />Very sweet post!<br />Mary Alicechateau chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11861535167732654354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207039877752828957.post-77020284456315282962013-08-18T17:01:15.284-05:002013-08-18T17:01:15.284-05:00Hi Jenny ... thanks for your visit and nice commen...Hi Jenny ... thanks for your visit and nice comment. The fireflies were bought off the internet years ago. It is just four or five small battery-operated or LED lights in the shape of flies that blink. I stuck some blades of grass in there. You should be able to find some. You could even get a small string of LED lights and make your own.<br />Good luck, Audrey Z. Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06517124107548276200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207039877752828957.post-39528051956393479972013-08-18T15:35:48.757-05:002013-08-18T15:35:48.757-05:00I love this - please come back & tell us how y...I love this - please come back & tell us how you made the jar of fireflies. I think I'll be copying some of these ideas on my screened porch. Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00305409125105992525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207039877752828957.post-34399934287409242142013-08-18T15:31:29.093-05:002013-08-18T15:31:29.093-05:00What a lovely mantel you've set up! I love the...What a lovely mantel you've set up! I love the pretty picture and how you pulled everything in that looks spectacular with it. I so remember fireflies when I was little. I'm from Alabama and we called them 'lightning bugs'. Would catch them and put them in a jar and have our own lantern! I'm popping over from Seasonal Sunday.<br />Be a sweetie,<br />Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4207039877752828957.post-12980609773912505612013-08-18T13:50:20.495-05:002013-08-18T13:50:20.495-05:00Love your summer mantel, Audrey! I especially lov...Love your summer mantel, Audrey! I especially love the croquet balls and jars for the fireflies - I have fond summer memories of both of them as well. My parents, sister and I frequently played croquet in our yard and catching fireflies was a nightly event!Angie @ Knick of Timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592092244297461144noreply@blogger.com