This week, a fantastic group of home bloggers is ready to inspire you with fall decorating ideas and a different theme every day. Today’s theme is Mantels and I’m sharing my neutral decorated fall mantel, created from pieces I’ve gathered over the years.
Fall is definitely here in Indiana – the mornings are cold, the afternoons are still hot (for now), and the apple orchard is open for business again… their apple cinnamon donuts are delicious!
So last week I brought out all my fall decorations. This year, I left the traditional red, orange, and yellow behind and decorated in shades of neutral:
I used mostly items I already had (I’ve figured out how to incorporate my white painted frame and candlesticks into every season – yeay!) with a few small additions, including the $3 Target textured pumpkins that sold out too quickly near me… or I would’ve bought more than two.
Pssst: Awhile after this post, I ended up painting our stone fireplace! See how the fireplace looks now here.
Many of the other items I’ve collected over the years are from Hobby Lobby and from thrifting.
And I still love this FALL sign that I made with scrapbook paper decoupaged onto wooden letters and then glued on a burlap canvas with upholstery tacks around the edges.
Have you finished decorating for fall yet?
The Fall Ideas Tour lasts all week, with new blogs and decorating ideas being shared every day.
Vicki and Jennifer 2 Bees in a Pod says
Jen – you know that we love your style. Your neutral mantel is fabulous. The DIY “FALL” artwork makes such a petty statement. The candlesticks and their height are great additions too. Don’t even get us started on those adorable Target pumpkins…we missed the boat entirely on that deal LOL. Great touring with you today!
Marie from The Interior Frugalista says
I love and want your assortment of interesting pumpkins, Jen. Your DIY Fall sign combined with the picture frame make a fabulous focal point. A lovely Fall mantel scape. Pinned
Paula@SweetPea says
Your mantel looks so pretty and I love that you used neutrals this year. I went to Target last week because I’ve seen some cute items that people have shared and mine had not one thing. I love the pumpkins that you found there!
Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says
I love your neutral mantel Jen. Your fall sign is awesome and I always love your white frame and candle sticks. Thanks for joining us on the tour! Have a great week. ~ Angie
Lindsay Eidahl says
Such a pretty mantel! I found the same pumpkins at Target and went back and they had different shapes. They sold our quickly here too. It is fun touring with you this week!
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says
Everything looks so pretty Jen! 🙂
Shirley@ Housepitality Designs says
Beautiful mantel and I so love the way you so beautifully layered it!!!
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says
Love the vintage-looking trophy on your mantel. The patina on it is just beautiful.
Kathy Owen says
Love your mantel display Jen. That cat is just the cutest…and the perfect touch. You like to be fun and funky too….I can tell!
Jen says
Thank you so much, Kathy! LOL- that’s a white fox 😉
Kathy Owen says
I knew that 😉
Kim @Hunt & Host says
That Fall sign is to cute! ad man, didn’t Target knock it out with their décor this year! Looks so great friend!
Christy@Confessions of Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
SO pretty, Jen! I love that white frame as a backdrop and I still love that FALL sign too! XO
Jen says
Thanks so much, Kim! Target’s fall decor was awesome – I wish I had bought more before it sold out!
Jen says
Thanks so much Jennifer. I love that piece too. I’ve been searching for an authentic vintage trophy for a long time. 🙂
Jen says
Thanks so much, Shirley. I love playing with seasonal decor and seeing how it can evolve from year to year with just a few small changes.
Jen says
Thank you Marie. The pumpkins are mostly from Hobby Lobby – they have tons of different styles! And then the two new ones are from Target. One year I’ll make some of my own when I have extra time. 🙂
Jen says
Thanks Lindsay – yeah they sold out way too quickly! I knew I should’ve bought more when I had the chance.
Jen says
Thank you Paula. Ours sold out of the fall decor quickly and they have tons of Halloween stuff now, but that’s not really my thing. I’m all set until I decorate for Christmas now. 🙂
Jen says
Thanks so much, Vicki and Jennifer. Those candlesticks were brand new from Ballard Designs and I painted them to match the frame (haha). I have a couple more but they are even taller and won’t fit on my mantel. 😉
Debbie says
Jen, I love your collected mantel! I love collecting things over time and using them in different ways! Beautiful ideas!!
Karen @GraphicsFairy says
It all looks lovely Jen! Love the Fall sign that you made especially!!
Christy @ Our Southern Home says
So pretty, Jen! Congrats on the magazine feature!
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
Beautiful… love the neutral tones!
Barbara Garrett says
Love the letters. What a great project that can be used almost anywhere. Pretty mantel.