I’m so excited that the Fall season is here! Even though the weather is still in the triple digits around here, there’s just something ‘fallsy’ in the air (yup, made that one up). Could be the leaves starting to turn a reddish hue, or could be the Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Starbucks I keep picking up!
I wanted to decorate my Fall porch on the first day of the season, but honestly it was just too hot to be out there! I decided I’d work on my Fall mantel instead.
This year I thought I’d go with a mostly white mantel. I went to Michael’s and picked up a few faux pumpkins — I know, you’re shocked I didn’t hit the thrift store for these, aren’t you? Well, I did! No luck though, so I went to Michael’s with 40% off coupon in hand!
With mostly items I ‘shopped’ for in my home, or made myself, I was able to decorate my Fall mantel in no time!
Decorating my mantel for Fall
To ‘anchor’ the sides I went with glass vases. Glass can give any decor a touch of ‘fancy’ and, I just love the crisp, classic look of clear and shiny glass! I shopped the other rooms of my house for these inexpensive vases and filled them with faux gourds, Spanish moss, and pine cones. I turned them over, so that I could sit a flat bottomed pumpkin on top.
The tall pillars are garage sale finds. They’re a sturdy and beautifully embellished wood, that I had painted red a few months back, and had been using in my foyer. I have plans to re-do that space so I stole borrowed the pillars and painted them a glossy white. Notice I didn’t distress them–go ahead be proud of me! The details are just too pretty to mess with! I also ‘borrowed’ the shorter porcelain pillars from another room.
The mirror and family sign were already up there, and I love them, so I decided to work around them, and I’m glad I did!
Overall, I’m really happy with how my ‘white’ fall mantel turned out, so I’m now planning on a ‘winter white’ Christmas!
Remember to stop by later this week to get the tutorial on the ‘Fall’ blocks!
Have a great week!
It’s So Very Cheri
SweetPepperRose says
It looks sweet and simple – the white is big this year ;-)
JoAnn
~ rooms FOR rent ~ says
I LOVE those fall blocks!! great job :) I really like your vase fillers with the pumpkins on top! Everything looks so nice :)~Bre
Judy says
I love your fall mantel. I love that you made it an all white mantel. Those FALL blocks are very cute. 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.
Erin @ Chronic Christian Crafter says
I love it…especially the “fall” blocks as well as the white pumpkins! Great job!
Erin
Amy says
Oh, I like!! Stumbling!
Molly says
I love your mantel! Yes, I definitely shop my other rooms, lol. I actually posted my Fall mantel as well and did the same thing (shopped rooms, found sentimental items), great minds think alike I suppose. Thanks for sharing, I’m coming back for that tutorial on those blocks!
-Molly
JustALittleCreativity.com
Homa Style says
Love that you used scrap wood!!!
I would love to invite you to Homa Style’s No Orange Autumn Display Link Party going on now.
Here’s the link…
http://homastyle.com/wp/2012/09/25/no-orange-autumn-decor/
Hope to see your white mantle there!
Laurel@chippingwithcharm says
Looks great…those blocks are fun :) Laurel
Gina @ Kleinworth & Co. says
Love it all!!! It just makes me happy.
Stuff and Nonsense says
love the white themed
fall mantel you’ve got
going on here
thanks for sharing
at Fridays Unfolded!
just followed you via GFC
and FB!
alison
Iris says
This is so gorgeous and inspiring! Great job!
Erin {Home Everyday} says
This mantel is gorgeous. I really like the fall blocks. What a great project! Also, I’m always looking for ways to decorate for autumn without the traditional red, orange, brown scheme. Thanks for sharing!
Vivian says
love it!! good job!!
ShantyGirl says
Very nice mantle love it
Sherry
Marla and Steve says
Simple is classy. Great mantel.
Deidre says
Hey Barbara,I Love your mantel and the fact that you home shopped:)It feels so festive:) Deidre~
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
You already know how much I love your mantel! =) Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party!
Homa Style says
Thank you so much for linking to Homa Style’s No Orange Autumn Display Link Party. Your mantle and fall wood scraps are incredible and I was excited to show it to my readers. Homa Style will be hosting a Simple Holiday Handmade Gift Idea Link Party {Please no sale items} on Oct 31. Hope to see you there. Thanks again!
Angie Granata says
Your mantle looks great! I love the wreath and the ribbon you used to hang it. Thanks for sharing.
Full Circle Creations says
Your mantel looks great! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.
Holly
tara says
Looks great! I borrow stuff from other rooms all the time and usually forget to fill it back in :)
ohiofarmgirl says
Sorry, previous comment was from me! Dianntha
Liz says
I love how crisp and clean it looks with all the white! New follower from the blog hop!
Liz @ Lizzie Jane Baby
mrswhitetwigandtea.com says
Love your fall mantel. Love your thrifty finds and projects. Visiting from Coastal Charm. -Angela @ Mrs. White Twig & Tea
Unknown says
The blocks are a sweet addition to your decorating! Dianntha
Shasta Farrar says
Your mantel is beautiful! I featured it tonight at the beginning of this week’s All Star Block Party. Thanks for sharing it :)
http://intheoldroad.blogspot.com/2012/10/all-star-block-party-18.html
Shasta @InTheOldRoad
Sarah @ Becoming Martha says
You just amaze me. I love you! And thank you so much for linking up to the Keep Calm & Link Up party. I can’t wait to see you again next week.
HAHAHA… sorry, you were in my column. :)
Crafty Mischief says
I love the white with the brick! Beautiful mantle!
Trisha @ The Sweet Survival says
Love the fall blocks – they are super adorable! Stopping by from Not Just a Housewife.
thistlewoodfarm says
You are such a rock star! I love your fall decor….absolutely amazing! Thanks for the inspiration today!
blessings,
karianne
Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust says
So pretty. I love this “thinking outside the box” idea of using white for fall!
Warmly, Michelle
Smart! School {House} says
This is so pretty! I love crisp white. But, I also love that you kept the wreath rustic looking. No zhuzhing needed and it looks perfect! Thank you for linking up at Whimsy Wednesdays with The NY Melrose Family and Smart! School {House}
Kelly at Smart! School {House}
http://www.smartschoolhouse.com
http://www.thenymelrosefamily.com
Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says
I love all the white! So pretty. Thank you for sharing. Visiting from Kristen’s Creations. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/10/make-it-pretty-monday-week-17.html Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Jaime Lyn says
It is officially official, I am IN LOVE with your fall mantle!!! It is perfect! :o) Thank you SO much for the inspiration and for linking up at happy hour sweet friend!
Jaime from crafty scrappy happy
Mariel says
Thanks for linking up on ‘Or so she says…’, hope to see you again tomorrow for another round of ‘Your Great Idea’. http://www.oneshetwoshe.com
[email protected] says
Beautiful job. I love how you hung the wreath! Thanks for joining the party at One Creative Weekend! I hope to see you back today.
Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says
First, congrats on having this and your blocks featured on some blogs this week. It’s awesome! Second, love the white! It’s gorgeous.
Ruth says
Your fall mantle is gorgeous!! I love the simplicity and the color theme.
Ruth
Mackenzie says
I seriously LOVE this! So simple and so cute! Thank you for sharing this on Saturday Show & Tell on Cheerios and Lattes last week! You are featured favorite this week! Can’t wait to see what you have for us this week! Have a great weekend!
Mackenzie :)
cheeriosandlattes.com
Tammy says
What a lovely mantle! Thank you for sharing this at Rustic Restorations weekend.
Paula Miller says
Beautiful! I love the glass vases the most. Such a great idea :)
Thanks for sharing with my NO RULES Weekend Blog Party!
Paula
lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com
Kathryn Pepper says
This is gorgeous! I’m sharing this tonight at the link party. Thanks for linking up!
Kathryn
destinationcraft.blogspot.com
Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says
Such a gorgeous display! Will be featuring you tomorrow! Have a great night!
Take care,
Trish
Betsy @ Romance on a Dime says
Your mantel looks amazing!! I think the “fall” letters are my favorite part of your mantel too! Thanks for linking up at Romance on a dime. Hope to see you tomorrow. Pinning this on my fall inspiration board.
Green Willow Pond says
What a great fall mantle! I love the blocks, and those candlesticks are gorgeous! Have a great week!
Deborah
cathy@my1929charmer says
Your mantel does look amazing, and I really love the fall letter blocks. I really really love your candlesticks. Yes I shop other rooms to find the “right” piece when doing vignettes. Thanks for sharing your inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!
annmarie says
Love your wall color; purplish grey. Would you mind sharing the brand and exact color name? Happy Fall!
Barbara @ Chase the Star says
Thank you! It’s Milestone by Behr.