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September 12, 2018 by Bre

A Pumpkin Filled Fall Mantel

The weather has started turning cooler and the sun has begun setting earlier with each passing day.  Although I’m still in somewhat of a summer mindset, there’s no denying that fall is on its way.  Because of that, I’m so glad to be part of the Decorate Your Mantel Fall Blog Hop, which is hosted by my friend Amy at My Life From Home.  It gave me the kick in the pants that I needed to pull my fall decor from storage, pick up a few new items, and get things moving toward a cozier look in my house!  Beautiful! See how this blogger used inexpensive items like faux pumpkins, book pages, and acorns to create a pretty fall mantel in shades of green, orange, and white.

Although I love the vibrant colors that fall brings, I went with a muted look for this mantel.  For some reason it just felt right this time around.  Maybe I’m craving a break from the sun and brightness of the summer – who knows?Beautiful! See how this blogger used inexpensive items like faux pumpkins, book pages, and acorns to create a pretty fall mantel in shades of green, orange, and white.

Buckets, bowls, and containers in varying shades of silver give faux pumpkins the height they need to flank the mirror.  Beautiful! See how this blogger used inexpensive items like faux pumpkins, book pages, and acorns to create a pretty fall mantel in shades of green, orange, and white.

Although each pumpkin is different, the commonalities in their pedestals makes the look cohesive.

The picture frame holds oak leaves cut from book pages (a terrible piece of chick lit I read back in the early 2000’s.  My tastes have matured since then.  Ha!), and acorns I gathered from my mom’s yard over Labor Day weekend.  Beautiful! See how this blogger used inexpensive items like faux pumpkins, book pages, and acorns to create a pretty fall mantel in shades of green, orange, and white.

Beautiful! See how this blogger used inexpensive items like faux pumpkins, book pages, and acorns to create a pretty fall mantel in shades of green, orange, and white.

Faux floral picks stuffed in a wood centerpiece box I use all the time completes the look.

Beautiful! See how this blogger used inexpensive items like faux pumpkins, book pages, and acorns to create a pretty fall mantel in shades of green, orange, and white.

Beautiful! See how this blogger used inexpensive items like faux pumpkins, book pages, and acorns to create a pretty fall mantel in shades of green, orange, and white.

P.S. the new candelabra I put in the fireplace is totally beautiful when it’s all lit up.  Just perfect for my non-functional fireplace.  Beautiful! See how this blogger used inexpensive items like faux pumpkins, book pages, and acorns to create a pretty fall mantel in shades of green, orange, and white.

To me there’s something very peaceful and comforting about this year’s fall mantel.  I love looking at it and thinking of all the fun fall activities ahead for me and my family.

Now that you’ve seen my fall mantel decor, I’d love for you to visit the other ladies participating in this blog hop!  They have wonderful ideas for your fall mantel, too.  Click any of the photos below to be taken right to their blog posts.

Have you begun decorating for fall yet?  What type of look are you going with this year?

-Bre

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  1. Amy @ mylifefromhome says

    September 12, 2018 at 7:05 am

    This is so beautiful! With the rich wood of your fireplace, the neutral pumpkins and garland are perfect! I cannot wait for the fall weather!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      September 24, 2018 at 8:50 am

      Thanks, Amy! I hope you’re feeling fall down there in OH now! It’s starting to turn here in Chicago!

  2. Kim says

    September 12, 2018 at 7:42 am

    Beautiful! I, too, normally love the rich fall colors, but this is lovely! Peaceful and calming – I think we can all use a bit of a break from the hot colors of summer.

    Reply
    • Bre says

      September 24, 2018 at 8:49 am

      Thank you, Kim! 🙂

  3. Iris Nacole says

    September 12, 2018 at 10:33 am

    Bre, this is so serene and beautiful! I love the tips on using various heights to display the pumpkins. It works perfectly here!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      September 24, 2018 at 8:49 am

      Thank you, Iris! I was lucky to have all of those different bowls and planters that work together to give the pumpkins some height! Love it when things just happen to work out that way! 🙂

  4. emily says

    September 12, 2018 at 2:15 pm

    This is beautiful, Bre! I think the muted colors you chose really mix well with the dark stain of your mantel. I’ve still been in somewhat of a summer mindset, too, but the sun setting earlier is starting to shift that! I can feel Fall in the air now!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      September 24, 2018 at 8:48 am

      Thank you, Emily! It was fun being on this blog hop with you! Happy (official) fall!

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