Our lakeside home is full of reds, whites and blues for Summer. Tour our Great Room and find how I mixed in vintage treasures for a Patriotic mantel.
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I’m so excited to be joining one of my favorite hops again this season hosted by Marty of A Stroll Thru Life, You can see my 2019 Summer Tour in this post. I am always inspired by our lakeside views and I love combining vintage treasures, like my vintage waterskis, with new decor. Last Summer I paired them on the mantel with a favorite sign, FAMILY, from my Vintage Cabin Signs collection I sell in my online shop.
This year the lake inspires me again. I love using red, whites and blues all year long, but especially Memorial – Labor Day. I’m so glad you came to visit! If you are coming over from Thistlewood Farms, I’m sure you were so inspired by KariAnne’s Tour, she inspires me daily! Find a full line up and links of all participating at the bottom of this post.
I brought up some pillow from our lakeside room to help give the Great Room some patriotic Summer style. I’ve never used these pillows on our sectional and I love them here! My American flag, eagle and blue and white gingham pillows pair up with some of my vintage blankets in the same colors.
Camp Paradise is our lakeside log cabin home in The Northwoods of Wisconsin where my family lives surrounded by pine and birch forests on the shores of a gin clear lake. White Arrow Signs point your way throughout our community. The nostalgic signs inspired my blog name.
We live in a full log cabin, just like the Lincoln Logs my kids played with. Our front garden beds are getting redone this Summer. Follow along on my social channels and subscribe to my email list to follow along on the renovation, be sure you don’t miss a post.
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The Mantel
The mantel may be my favorite place to decorate! I love our chainsaw carved Moose head my kids named Tyrone. If you have kids my kids age then you know where the name came from- The Backyardagens.
The first thing I added to our mantel was the white framed American Flag. It usually hangs in the sunroom. Then I just started shopping my house and seeing what worked. My blue metal picnic basket and red cracker tin are favorite finds and I love to stack them.
My first antique shopping after being home for so long was a huge success. This metal red truck was one of my fun finds. I put some American Flags in the bed and pulled out a few blue and red hard back books to put next to it.
I pulled out two of my stars and stripes thermos.
The Declaration of Independence I found at Hobby Lobby already beautifully framed. The George Washington tobacco tin is a favorite find. I see them often, but found this one for a low price and in a box instead of a canister.
I love old trophies. I filled this one with red geraniums.
The Welcome and Liberty signs are from my Vintage Cabin Signs Collection. Send me an email if you’d like to purchase and see what else is on my shop website here.
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More White Arrows Home
I shared our Summer Table inspired by the ferns and daisies that grow along our wooded roadsides. You can see more in this post.
This area of our back patio just got a new seating area by simply shopping our home. See more in this post.
Next up on the tour is my friend Amber of Follow The Yellow Brick Home . I know you will love her home as much as I do!
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   A Stroll Thru Life  , Clean & Scentsible , Far Above Rubies ,  Remodelando La Casa ,  It All Started With Paint , Life On Virginia Street
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Setting For Four, Duke Manor Farm, Decor To Adore. House By Hoff , Inspiration For Moms, Pink Peppermint Design
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Modern Glam, Fox Hollow Cottage, Thrifty & Chic ,  11 Magnolia Lane ,  Grace In My Space , Hymns & VersesÂ
Thursday
Seeking Lavender Lane , StoneGable , Designing Vibes , CITIRINELIVING ,  Our Southern Home ,  Southern State Of MindÂ
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So I know i have said that your cabin is the ultimate winter retreat, but gah…..it is perfect for summer time too. i could totally see myself hosting a July 4th bash here with my boys. I love all of the patriotic touches, my friend. wishing you an incredible summer!
Thank you so much Erica! This comment made me smile! Hope you have a great summer as well!
Your entire home makes me happy Kristin. I adore the vintage touches. It’s such a treat to be on tour with you!
THANK YOU SO MUCH Laura!
Sorry my caps lock was on!
I am always impressed with your fabulous collection of Americana. Love your mantel and the way you always make it so interesting with each different vignette. Your home is a dream for most of us, I love it all. Thanks so much for joining the tour again this season, your home is always amazing.
Thank you so much Marty! Always love joining the tour!
I am just in love with this and all of your amazing finds – the nostalgia, your patriotic collection, your vintage pieces – everything! And your mantel is incredible…Your home is such a retreat! SO happy to tour with you! xo
Thank you so much! Glad to be touring with you!
Your home is summer perfection!!! I love touring it all dressed up in it’s patriotic colors! Thanks for sharing and happy summer!
Thank you so much for following along! Happy summer!
Kristin, I love your log home and the setting that surrounds. It is always fun to visit with you. The mantel is fabulous with your vintage finds and all things patriotic. I adore your pillows and vintage blankets. Your home is perfect in any season!
Thank you so much Pam!
Kristen,
I just love your decorating style! It’s literally like I stepped into a hallmark movie!
Happy summer!
karianne
Thank you so much Karianne!
Lovely tour! I love all of your unique finds on your mantel.
Thank you so much jenn!
Gosh your cabin is absolutely beautiful and I love all the different bits and pieces on your mantelpiece – this post was so fun to read through! Thanks so much for this tour!
Thank you so much for coming along on the tour! Glad to have yoU!
I just love your cabin Kristin! It’s the perfect place to enjoy the summer! I love the vintage waterskis!
Thank you so much!
Beautiful tour Kristin! I love your patriotic mantel and all of your vintage pieces, of course! I haven’t seen the George Washington Tin but I certainly want to find one now!
by the way, I featured your gorgeous summer porch at ALL About Home last week, not sure if you saw that. Anyway, love your summer porch and everything you shared.
Happy Summer!
Thank you so much for stopping by and for the feature! I greatly appreciate it! Happy summer to you Amber!!
I always love seeing your home. it reminds me of our family cabin in montana. and your home sure looks incredible for summer!
Thank you so much Ashley!
You live in a log cabin! How amazing! And I just adore your Americana red, white & blue decor. So happy to get to know you on this summer tour! 🙂 Linda
Thank you so much Linda! Glad to have you stop by the blog!
Kristin, I love every detail of your summer home tour, but your whimsical outdoor spaces are my favorites! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm–pinned!
Thank you so much Cecilia!