Fall Mantel 2014

Hi, everyone!

I just completed my fall mantel so I thought I'd share it with you.  I kept it simple (as always) and went for a more 'French farmhouse' look.

I used this beautiful Madonna as a starting point.  She was one of my birthday gifts from my mom, and she's a favorite!
I recently found this Rosary at the flea market and think it's perfect draped on her.

Beside her is a metal candlestick adorned with crystals (the pair also gifted to me by my mom, years ago) with a tiny faux pumpkin perched on top.

Next, as a centerpiece I filled a white ironstone pitcher with pheasant feathers, placed it on a stack of vintage books...

...and snuggled it up against a couple of sweet sweater pumpkins!

To the far right I added a matching candlestick and pumpkin...

...along with a pretty metal lantern.

I used a new backdrop for this whole vignette...a huge shabby but ornate window that I picked up at a friend's garage sale!  This baby is HEAVY!

I fell in love with it, and she let me have it for a steal!

(Love that is still has some original, rusty hardware attached!)

And I left my trusty burlap and rhinestone banner up!

So there you have it!

My mantel is finally dressed for fall!

( To complete the look, I added some tall rustic candle holders and a large wicker bottle to the hearth.)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Have a fantastic week :)