Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Fall Mantel

Although I decorated our mantel several weeks ago, I hadn't shared it yet. I wanted to keep it simple and seasonal. Don't be distracted by the reflection of the plantation shutters caught in the mirror.


I began with my favorite glass jar and filled it with oversized metallic faux acorns.  


To add texture, I set it on a burlap remnant and for dimension, I inserted some artificial fall leaves.

I coupled my chunky candlesticks (a teacher gift I received from a sweet family) with a picture I took a few years ago. To balance the leaves on the other end of the mantel, I added a sprig of matching leaves.

I typically pilfer through my stash when I decorate. Putting together new combinations for fresh looks each season is just the odd way my brain works! Sometimes people ask me where I store all of my loot. Labeled totes containing seasonal decorations go in a storage room in the basement. You can click here to look at a post in which I addressed the topic three years ago.

I hope your day was a good one!