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Sunday, September 23, 2012

Fall Mantel


I took a little time this weekend to get my mantel ready for Fall.  Poor mantel - I completely skipped any Summer decoration for it this year.

I didn't do much - just picked up a few pumpkins and gourds from the farmers market and brought out a few seasonal pieces.  If you've been here for a while, you've probably seen these same things several times!

Here is an overall shot:



I made the wheat bundle last year.  You can find my tutorial right here.


The apothecary jars are almost always on my mantel - I just change out the fillers to reflect the season.  I left the top off of the one above, and put in a candle & nuts instead.

The pie pumpkin above is the prettiest shade of orange in person.


The small gourd is sitting on a glass candle stick - an easy way to add a little height.


I saved the nuts from last year because I knew I'd want to use them to decorate for Fall and they aren't out in bulk at the store yet.  I might be a little crazy!






And the left side...


More wheat on this side of the mantel.  I bought a few bunches, divided it into four sections, and tied each section with a piece of raffia.


I think gourds are so pretty and interesting.  The patterns are beautiful!














One last overall...


Yikes, I didn't realize I had so many photos.  Thanks for sticking with me!  I have to say, it sure feels good to be posting something other than Tasty Tuesdays.  I think I may have gotten my blogging mojo back.  We'll see.

Make sure to stop back later in the week - I will be hosting a giveaway!

More Fall decorating posts:

I've linked up to Centsational Girl's Autumn Link Party - check it out RIGHT HERE

9 comments:

  1. This is a beautiful mantel display for fall!

    XO
    www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

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  2. How cute! I've been putting up my fall decorations this week too. Love your idea of the raw nuts in the candle holders, so cozy!

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  3. Simple but very pretty! I like the idea of decorating with nuts, I need to find that bag of hazelnuts I brought to the cottage...

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  4. I always love your mantels...this one is no exception!

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  5. Looks great! I love the wheat bundles.

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  6. I love your fall mantel. The wheat bundle is awesome. I am visiting from Centsational Girl. I would love for you to come and link up to my Fall into Fall party that opens tonight at 8pm EST. Hope to see you there.

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