Sunday, October 5, 2014

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 :)



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44 comments:

  1. SusieOctober 5, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    Susan, I just love it. The window is great. Nice that you use the things your mother got for you . Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  2. Rita C at PanoplyOctober 5, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    I love the quiet style you have, Susan. Beautiful.

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  3. chateau chicOctober 5, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    That window is fabulous, Susan! And I love your use of the feathers.
    Mary Alice

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  4. AnonymousOctober 5, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    That's beautiful! You really put all that together well!

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  5. JacquelineOctober 5, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    A beautiful mantle...

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  6. Ruffles and RosesOctober 5, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    Has a beautiful spiritual light feel to it....Beautiful......

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  7. Sandi~A Cottage MuseOctober 5, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    So beautiful...the window is amazing and I love the feathers too!!

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  8. JoAnneOctober 5, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    That window is gorgeous and I love the rusty hardware too. I recently purchased my first little sweater pumpkin which I love. Your entire fireplace display is beautiful!

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  9. Row homes and CobblestonesOctober 5, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    Susan,
    Your items displayed in the vignette are all lovely pieces. I envy you being able to display Pheasant feathers ... Even when displayed up high my >^..^< Max and Simon work together plot a plan of attack to steal and maul feathers! the ornate window is a stunning backdrop. I would enjoy staging that beauty throughout our house.
    XO,
    Vera

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  10. pballardOctober 5, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    Love you mantle. I love the feathers. Have a great Sunday!

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  11. GARAGE SALE GALOctober 5, 2014 at 2:27 PM

    Love the old window and your mantle!
    warmly,
    deb

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  12. DebbieOctober 5, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    LOVE this, Susan!! Looking a little Jeanne d' Arcish over here. lol
    Seriously...your mantle looks very pretty.
    Debbie
    xo

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  13. Janet- OPEN MARKET STYLEOctober 5, 2014 at 3:17 PM

    So pretty !!!

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  14. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresOctober 5, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    Gorgeous! I love the chippy salvaged window you used in the center of your beautiful fall mantel. So pretty!!

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  15. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsOctober 5, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    Very pretty, Susan! I love putting those little pumpkins on candle stick holders like that. Your little sweater pumpkins are very cute. Pretty window and it makes a nice backdrop. Love your burlap and bling banner!

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  16. Joy JunktionOctober 5, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    Your fall mantle is so pretty. Just the perfect blend of peace and calm! Blessings for a super week, Cindy

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  17. Marsha @ Tattered ChickOctober 5, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    Very lovely mantel, Susan!!! I'll be switching over to a fall mantel once Halloween is over!!! :)

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  18. AnnetteOctober 5, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    That window is spectacular! The mantel looks lovely. It is warm and friendly without being too dark in color (as some "fall" décor can be).

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  19. ReviOctober 5, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    LOVE IT! That window is a beauty...

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  20. UnknownOctober 5, 2014 at 7:30 PM

    It is absolutely lovely! So much class!

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  21. KathleenOctober 5, 2014 at 9:22 PM

    I love your mantel Susan.....and your beautiful Madonna from your Mom!

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  22. Cathy @ My 1929 CharmerOctober 5, 2014 at 9:26 PM

    Really like the calm and simplicity of your mantel. The window is spectacular. My fall mantel is done but I haven't shared yet...but I'm a girl of color. Color is just in my blood. I hear you had a great time in Chicago...to bad you two didn't head out my way for a "gourmet" meal.

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  23. CherylOctober 5, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    Beautiful......love the window!

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  24. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesOctober 5, 2014 at 10:52 PM

    This is beautiful, Susan...what a gorgeous window!

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  25. JunkchiccottageOctober 5, 2014 at 10:59 PM

    LOVE!!!!
    Kris

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  26. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonOctober 5, 2014 at 11:28 PM

    Love that new window Susan! Such pretty details!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  27. sweetvintageofmineOctober 6, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    Morning Susan, You're like me....I like to keep things simple! I love the pheasant feathers in the ironstone pitcher!! Anything "nature-natural" in a home is beautiful.....I'm on the look-out for some feathers myself and wheat stalks. Your mantel is beautiful...such sweet touches. The window is striking! Blessings~~~Roxie

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  28. JeanieOctober 6, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    So elegant and yet simple. It's perfect, Susan. Could not be better.

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  29. JeanieOctober 6, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    So elegant and yet simple. It's perfect, Susan. Could not be better

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  30. LaraOctober 6, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    Oh I love! It looks so peaceful. You know what I really like? I think the way you added the subtle color in the rosary and little pumpkin is brilliant!
    Lara :-)

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  31. NanaDianaOctober 6, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    I love the sweet serenity of your mantle, Susan. It looks really nice. The Madonna is beautiful. What a great gift from your Mom! You did a ice job. xo Diana

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  32. AlessandraOctober 6, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    I love your mantel, it' s so soothing. The banner is very lovely and shabby...just adorable!
    Kisses
    Alessandra

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  33. KellyOctober 6, 2014 at 4:36 PM

    Love the soft neutral colors you used for your mantel. That Madonna statue is so pretty!

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  34. Fox and Finch AntiquesOctober 6, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    My favorite colors and textures: old white, old patina and little bit of sparkle. Perfect.

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  35. Shabby chic SandyOctober 6, 2014 at 9:06 PM

    Just love your mantle! My mantle has been taking on a religious theme--quite by accident but I love it! Your Madonna statue is beautiful :)

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  36. Vickie @ Ranger 911October 6, 2014 at 9:40 PM

    Your mantel looks lovely, Susan. I love your chippy old window as a backdrop!!

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  37. cynthia lee designsOctober 6, 2014 at 9:51 PM

    Love your Fall mantel!!

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  38. Our Hopeful HomeOctober 6, 2014 at 11:19 PM

    Love it all, especially the Madonna, the feathers and the banner (so cute). Very serene, it's a great fall mantel!
    xoKathleen

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  39. Tina@WhatWeKeepOctober 7, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    Love that window and the feathers. :)

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  40. farmhouse-storyOctober 7, 2014 at 1:20 PM

    soft and pretty! lovely fall mantle:) have a great week!

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  41. Katie MansfieldOctober 7, 2014 at 8:14 PM

    It's darling. I love the sweater pumpkins.

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  42. RostroseOctober 8, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    Dearest Susan,
    your autumnal decoration is really enormously tasty - I'm thrilled by all the wonderful collectibles that you've used! And the beautiful Madonna is in fact a perfect starting point of this design.
    Warm hugs from Austria, Traude

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  43. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsOctober 9, 2014 at 9:29 PM

    You did it again...used such fabulous vintage items, added just the right touch of items that depict a feel of Fall and there you have it...you created another masterpiece....Beautifully done Susan!!

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  44. Art and SandOctober 11, 2014 at 4:23 PM

    Everything is just perfect!

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