I just finished up doing a little fall themed decorating on our fireplace mantel. It feels nice to have that cozy fall feeling in our house! So, what do you think?
I think it is simple and turned out pretty nice. I also didn't really have to buy much to decorate it (which was a bonus)! I used the antlers and Z stencil I picked up at Junk Bonanza and then picked up a couple items on the cheap at Goodwill. Other than that, I used a lot of what we had in the basement and made a couple things myself!
Here's a few closer looks at the decor...
At the base of the fireplace, I put some of our birch firewood in a wicker basket and then added some faux fall colored leaves.
On the other side I have some more of the colorful faux leaves with a real pumpkin and a Smith and Hawken pumpkin I got from Target last year. I am thinking the number of pumpkins will soon multiply though as we get closer to Halloween.
Up top, I have a candle holder I got at Goodwill for only $5.00! It fits perfectly under our TV which is nice because that always seems to be a challenge when I am decorating the mantel. I made the "Gather" banner with old book pages and a stencil, it was really simple!
On the left side I have two more little DIY projects- the framed leaf and the torn and stacked old books wrapped in twine. Both projects were super simple and low cost! I had all the materials at home for the framed leaf and I spent $1.49 for 10 books at Goodwill in their bargain bin (knowing I was going to tear them up anyway). Other than that, I have a candle in a vintage light bulb holder and I got to use my antlers!!! Yes!
On the right I have another stack of torn books wrapped in twine along with my Z stencil, antlers, my A bookend and a candle wrapped with some twine.
Here's one last look.
I hope you enjoyed a peek at our mantel! I think I might write up a quick post on those little projects I completed for the mantel, they were pretty easy and hardly cost any money! So I think I have to share!
Well, I'm off to Layla's Linky Party at the Lettered Cottage now. I think I am already late to the party, but I can't miss it! You should stop by too!
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So cute! I feel that twine makes EVERYTHING cuter :) And the A-Z is adorable! Visiting from Kevin and Layla's!
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So cute! Looks so warm and cozy!
ReplyDeleteAaah! Gorgeous, Carla! I love your 'gather' sign. I love the idea of all gathering around an open fire. SO warm and cosy!
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Looking good! Fall is totally in the air in MN. Katrina's been collecting pumpkins and getting out the fall stuff. I think we'll join the same linky party :)
ReplyDeletePretty, pretty! :) I adore your mantle - where did you purchase it, or did you make it? Haven't read that far back through the archives, yet. (I'm local.)
ReplyDeleteHi Erin, we made our mantle, DIY style :) I actually wanted to update the post I wrote last year so it was more thorough, but here is a link to that old (sort of amature and crappy) post: http://hammersandhighheels.blogspot.com/2010/06/living-room-building-fireplace-mantel.html
ReplyDeleteSomeone else pointed out that we don't cover the cords, cable box, etc. so I want to rewrite the post and make it new! Hopefully soon, but thanks for encouraging the idea :)
So you are local? Blog as well? I will check if you have a link in your Google profile!
~Carla @Hammers and High Heels