(I want to thank Alderberry Hill and Boogieboard Cottage for featuring this post!)
Hi, everyone! I've been reluctant to say goodbye to summer, but with the cooler temps and the changing leaves, I can't resist any longer. So in the spirit of the new season, I made a few changes to 'fallify' (is that a word?) my mantel.
I left most of the mantel vignette the same, just tweaked it a little to bring in some fall flavor. 'Keep it simple' is my motto. First, I stamped these little tags then clipped them onto my shabby white frame with my new glittery clothespins. (I got these on my Columbus trip, and I love them!)
Then, I replaced a dried hydrangea that was in the enamel container with branches.
Next, I added these tiny pumpkins that I got at a sale last year...they're not real (I think they're made of resin) but they look close to the real thing, and I still think they're adorable!
Finally, I replaced the chippy candle holders that were on the end with a metal crow that I'd forgotten was in my basement. (Yes, I could open a shop in my basement! My friend Suzanne said that my basement would make the best/most stylish episode of 'hoarders' ever! Ha! :)
So that's it! Like I said, I'm all about keepin' it simple! But I think it still gets the message of 'fall' across. (Just for comparison, here are some pics of my mantel before the changes.)
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, have a wonderful day! :)
I'm linking to these great parties: Twigg Studios
My 1929 Charmer
You Are Talking Too Much
Alderberry Hill
i should be mopping the floor
Sunny Simple Life
Boogieboard Cottage
The Dedicated House
Coastal Charm
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Cozy Little House
Shabby Art Boutique
Cedar Hill Ranch
Knick of Time
Get Outta My Head Please
A Stroll Thru Life
Jennifer Rizzo
DIY by Design
Primp
The Brambleberry Cottage
The Vintage Farmhouse
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs.Olsen
Rooted in Thyme
Common Ground
Fresh Eggs Daily
aka design
live laugh rowe
Lavender Garden Cottage
Stuff and Nonsense
I love it! Especially your little Fall banner with the sparkly clothespins, have to make that!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the ANTIQUE FRAMES! That's my MOTTO too~~~~Keep it SIMPLE! I really enjoy that look. I think those sparkly clothes pins are DARLING and ADD that special touch! I am still in a work in progress on my mantel and foyer~~~~I've been FLUFFIN my PORCH! I really felt like doing a little more this year~~~Anyway~~~you have a BLESSED weekend! LOVE YOUR BLOG! from one sweetie to another~~~Roxie
ReplyDeleteLove the overlapping frames, the books and branches. Nice 3D mantel
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the spooky crow. It's also my least favorite.
ReplyDeleteSusan you fall vignettes are so pretty! Love those blingy cloths pins!
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Anne
Really cute--I am loving this fall display!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful mantel. The frames and the garland draped across one of them. So cute!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful Susan! I love using branches for fall decor! And your pumpkins are adorable. sounds like I need to come go through your basement!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful Susan! I love using branches for fall decor! And your pumpkins are adorable. sounds like I need to come go through your basement!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteIts' just perfect. I love the use of the neutral colors. Very striking:)
ReplyDeleteSusan, Your fall mantel is delightful! Love the subtle bling of the sparkly clothespins. The combination of your beautiful frames makes the perfect backdrop to the rest of your display. LOVE it!!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
i love it!!!! you have a fireplace?????lolololol! call me! i miss u!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour fall decor looks fabulous! I watch that hoarder show and get sad to see some of that neat stuff being thrown out. You just know someone goes through that stuff and pulls it out lol
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love the layering of the frames it really is adorable. Thanks for sharing as always fun to see what you are up to.
ReplyDeleteSusan, your mantle is vintage, fun, and very unique!!! Those frames make a fabulous vignette!
ReplyDeleteLove your fall mantel, especially the use of the frames, and that cute little chippy white one! And the glitter clothes pins are a great touch!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting, and for leaving the sweet comment! Love your blog name! ~Now following you, too! :)
What a beautiful mantle! I love those little pumpkins. :)
ReplyDeleteYour mantel looks wonderful dressed up for fall! Thank you for visiting my blog and becoming a follower! I am you newest follower too!
ReplyDeletePenny
Susan,
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you visited my blog, because I was able to visit yours back and see your wonderful fall decorating. I am mad at myself for not being completely done. I try to put up everything early to mid September because I LOVE LOVE LOVE all fall and Halloween decor. I'm almost done, but still have a ways to go!
Thanks so much for visiting, following, and leaving the nice comment. I'm so glad to meet you. I am your newest follower. By the way, I saw your profile picture and you are just the cutest thing, and I LOVE the haircut!!!
Hugs,
Julie
Love this mantel....I so love all the beautiful details that flow so beautifully....trying to catch up on your posts...my email subscription must have dropped again!
ReplyDeleteSusan,
ReplyDeleteGreat job with all those wonderful materials, I especially love the clothespins--haven't seen those yet!
Leslie (aka Gwen Moss blog)
I love these! They are all so my style!
ReplyDeleteYour Fall mantel looks great! It has that vintage look that matches the rest of your decor. I really like the twigs and the open frames you used.
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of your fall decor, it has a vintage feel and love the twiggs. I also love the clothspins and and the crow on the right. Love you sense of style, but then you already knew this. Also love how you layered your frames. Thanks for sharing your inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!
ReplyDeleteCool mantel. Love the frames, the crow and the glitter clothespins.
ReplyDeleteLOVE that shabby white frame!
ReplyDeleteI love those glittery clothespins! Your mantel looks fab! Thanks for stopping by my blog; I can't wait to explore yours! :)
ReplyDeleteI have that same metal crow...always use it outside, but may be moving it inside this year...love your mantle with all of the old frames. Great ideas and thanx for sharing...if you have never visited me...please do over at my "royal blog"!!!! tiff
ReplyDeleteLooks great!! I really want to come check out your basement ;) Laurel
ReplyDeleteLove the Fall mantel! Thanks for stopping by and following my blog. I've been following and enjoying your blog for a while! I love junk too!
ReplyDeleteHi Susan, I am so jealous that you were able to go to the CL fair! I sold there a few years ago but want sooobadly just to go again for fun, I am hoping next year. Your mantle looks so great!!! I love the frames. I am so happy fall is here and hope you are enjoying it too, Jen
ReplyDeleteSusan this looks terrific. I love the empty frames too. big hugs P.S> I sent you an email :-)
ReplyDeleteI love your mantel and those glittery clothes pins are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteAngela
Very pretty mantel. Love the layers! Love the glittery clothes pins..how fun.
ReplyDeleteLove your fall decor. Everything is beautiful. I would love for you to link this up to my Fall into Fall party that opens tonight at 8pm EST. Hope to see you there.
ReplyDeleteVery creative! I love it! I'm so behind on decorating my mantle!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I hope I can persuade you to come share at my Blog Fest: http://fresh-eggs-daily.blogspot.com/2012/09/farm-girl-friday-blog-fest-2.html
ReplyDeleteFun autumn mantel display! I'm just like you as far as shopping in the basement. Maybe they can do a dual feature on the next episode of hoarders. :@
ReplyDeleteHi, Susan
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful. I love all the detail you added, the crow, books, frames, pumpkins are just lovely!
Vanessa
Everything looks great, and the keys of all things really pull the look together. Very well done!
ReplyDeletedarling. I have just started to get out my fall things and love your mantel. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to Make the Scene Monday, you are being featured later this evening!
ReplyDeleteI love the layered frames look! I swear... I can't part with a frame these days, because I know I can just take the glass out and repurpose it in so many other ways.
ReplyDeleteYour fall mantle design look great!
It's so fun with the sparkly clothespins. Lovely! Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome. Love the little clothesline with the fall tags.
ReplyDeleteLove your approach as well as your fall tweaks! So...will we ever get to see your glamorous hoarder basement? Sounds like a fun place!
ReplyDelete-Revi
It is so perfect the way you decorated! Simple is beautiful, and I think it looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSaw you partying at Live Laugh {Linky}
Debbie :)
I love this, the frames, the little fall tags, perfect! Thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your fall mantel on Simple & Sweet Fridays. What a creative way to display the Fall Tags. I always love seeing your creative ideas and want to thank you so much for always commenting on my blog. Thanks blogging friend!!
ReplyDeleteJody
I loove all of this. reminds me of fall. And it fits well with the rest of your home. At least the parts of it that I have seen on the photos :)
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