Fall Mantel 2013

Here's a look at how I've decorated my

 mantel for Fall this year. 

I'm having way more fun decorating the mantel since our fireplace makeover. There will be a link at the end of this post if you want to see that.

For a different look, I changed the centerpiece above the mantel from the black round mirror (pic coming up) to this new sunburst mirror. It was a recent purchase at a local home décor store's clearance sale.  

To me, it mimics the sunflowers in the garland I used on the mantel. 

No doubt, the black mirror will be making a return appearance before long as I like both looks.

 Fall Mantel 2012

                                                                         

(link at end of post)

 

 

 I thought my Global Fusion collection of Partylite vase and candle holders went well with the burnished copper colour of the sunburst mirror.

 

 

 I love the amber, orange and burgundy tones in the mosaic glass on them.

 

 A full view from another angle.

 

 I attached gold/copper-toned faux leaves to the curtain rod below the mantel which also brings the colour of the sunburst mirror down a bit. 

 

 Clear mini-lights placed behind the garland add a warm glow at night.


On the hearth, a faux pumpkin (Walmart this year) is placed in a tall basket with faux fern leaves in fall colours.

 

The other side of the hearth gets a vase with brown grasses and an accent faux gold leaf branch to match those attached below the mantel. A lantern with a pumpkin spice scented pillar candle completes the vignette. 

 

You might notice that the pillow and throw switched chairs in the two pics below.  You never know what you might spot in one of my photo shoots!  One of the chairs even gets changed out in an upcoming pic!

 

 

 

 

 This is what I'm dreaming of doing in my spare time during these fall days.

 

 Do you enjoy the "drawing in" and coziness of fall after the time spent outside in the warmth of summer days?

 Thanks so much for stopping by!

As promised, click HERE for link to our fireplace makeover.

I'll be linking this post to these fantastic blog parties:

 

**FALL MANTEL PARTY at THRIFTY DECOR CHICK**

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