My {little bit of} Fall Mantel
As much as I love it when it properly arrives…
Fall is a hard season for me.
Being here in the Pacific Northwest, it rains.
Lots.
We had a long, wet Spring.
We finally got some SUNSHINE and >>> whoosh...
Now it’s Fall.
So I went pretty simple & light on the Fall decor.
I’ll whoop it up come Halloween and Thanksgiving will be more lush.. but for now this is as Fall as I am willing to get!
I’m just not ready to let go of the sunshine
and admit the season is changing.
Fox Hollow Fall 2012 Mantel
I picked up this mini urn over the Summer at a thrift store.
A set of two actually. They had some icky floral arrangements in them. I ripped those out, scrubbed them up and set them aside.
It was fun to feel like I had something “new” to play with since I had not decorated with them yet.
The thrifted vases got a shabby, distressed finish after a
quick coat of La Craie paint in Cobblestone.
These are my Fall leaves from last year!
No kidding. I saved them.
Thank goodness I’ve got home decor storage.
I really didn’t want to part with them.
This is the first time I have officially decorated since
(Best $150 bucks we ever spent!)
It was a joy to be able to put anything I wanted
on the deep mantel and the finished hearth.
That’s my frugal Fall Mantel.
I shopped my home and completed the mantel without spending any money.
The little hooties are from last season.
Budget priced at Ross.
(they really should start paying me. lol)
I did get to use the basket I got at Hobby Lobby in California when I went done in June. I was saving it for Fall.
So it’s sort of new, but not.
enough burlap in it to make the cut.
It makes it really versatile.
I’m still very much enjoying it!
Hope you’re having perfect Fall weather!!
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I absolutely adore how your mantel turned out! I would say you perfected it!
My Mantel is still in a state of undone. Challenging… TV a few inches above it :-/
Luv yours.
Cheers, Gee
So pretty, Shannon. I love the branches of leaves. That is the first thing I think of when I think of fall. Cute owls, too.
Looks like we both pared down this year! What’s better than a few branches and cute owls for fall?!
Kelly
it looks perfect! soft and simple, natural and elegant, and i love the wood tray that anchors it all.
Gorgeous, Shannon! It’s beautifully simplistic, yet makes a huge impact! I love your sweet owls, too! As always, very inspiringm, friend.
Well it’s simply adorable my friend. LOVE those cutie owls too. Perfect Fall mantel. You did a great job of pairing down and balancing just the right touches!
Shannon it’s very pretty. This year I am really liking the simple mantles. I like the whooshed mantle too, but I think for the beginning of fall simple is perfect.
Simple & perfect! It really looks great.
Beautiful.
Great job! My favorite part is the painted vases!
So bright and beautiful!
This is so awesome, Shannon!! I love the simplicity of the twig/leaves int he apothecary jar. And you must just be loving the new mantel to play with. Perfect spot for that fab wreath.
Very pretty Shannon!! I love the neutral/natural feel to it! Love your little owls too!!
The mantel is such a challenging spot! You nailed it! I love how it’s simple but inviting and cozy at the same time. One question that it’s been on my mind for a few days now…all around blog land people are decorating for fall, when do you guys decorate for Halloween?, just curious =0).
So pretty, so fresh. I love it! Those little owls are darling!
Shannon, I love it! You used all of my favorite things, love the Cobblestone
Debbie
Shannon,I’m seeing lots of hooty owls they are becoming very popular,I think these are
hoo-ti-ful….I lOOking for some myself…your newly re-stored firepalce and mantle is outstanding gorgeous,love your FALL decor!
Beautiful fall decorations! I adore your coffee filter wreath.
Dee
Oh, Shannon! It’s beautiful! I love how it has all come together for you! Do you just sit there and look at it??? And I totally want your owls! LOL! Gorgeous! (And really, really good pics too – Shooting on manual are we? Was that course not awesome or what?! They look fantastic!!)
Shannon this is absolutely beautiful. I love that wreath!
It is just gorgeous Shannon!!! I love everything up against the blue!!!!
XO
Kristin
Love the owls…I have one out my window occasionally. They are so peaceful to listen to. Beautiful Mantel Shannon!
Pretty! I especially like the owls in the wreath. Now I have to correct myself–your glittery pumpkins are not Tiffany blue as much as they’re Fox Hollow Cottage blue. What is that color you use?
Pretty mantel, Shannon!
Shannon, I love the simplicity, yet warmth of your mantel.
Mary Alice
love those white owls!
I love your mantel, great ideas!
This is beautiful, Shannon! It’s a wonderful and unique color scheme!
Beautiful.
~Bliss~
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What a refreshing take on fall! I just love the soft blue with the neutrals. Perfect!
I hear you, I was just getting used to summer, and now with the days getting shorter, it’s fall…
Love these vases-I’m featuring them on my Saturday favs so stop by for a visit-Have a great weekend! Claire
It’s gorgeous Shannon!
Beautiful mantel, Shannon! I had to check out the painted, distressed bottles because they look so shabby chic!
We’re in the process of updating a brick fireplace so I enjoyed reading about all the phases your fireplace went through to become the lovely fireplace it is today. It gives me hope!
Have a lovely day
I love! I’ve been collecting old bottles just so I can try it myself! Love the branches and bird!
This is beautiful!
I LOVE the light aqua color. So serene and beautiful. Very inspiring.
I love your Mantel Shannon!!! Featuring you…XO, Aimee
Beautiful color scheme!
Lory
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