Falling up the Mantel

Fall is here - in case you didn't already know!

In the Chicagoland area, the change was pretty abrupt - 80's one day and 60's the next, but it's all good with me because this is my favorite time of year.


Of course, I couldn't wait until October to start bringing the fall decor out. 

Best place to start - the entryway.
Second best place to start - the mantel!



This year I decided to add my wood shaving wreath to the mix. It's hung by a ribbon, which is tied to the picture wire on the back of the mirror. I'm loving the added texture and interest to the mirror!


My birch candles have made a reappearance from last fall/winter. 


As well as my pineapple planter filled with ivy.
You know I love a little pop of green!


My white ceramic pumpkins, which appeared in the dining room last year, have moved to the living room mantel. Adding a bit of fall without being too over the top or predictably orange.


All I need now is a roaring fire!
If you follow me on Facebook, you know we've already had our first fire of the season - I can't wait for the second!

What about you, have you started bringing fall into your home?

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13 comments, now let's hear from you!:

Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee) said...

Wondeful fall decor! The warm autumn colours are gorgeous. You have a beautiful home.Thanks for sharing.
Hope to see you on my blog:)

The Wallace Family said...

Those Pumpkins are so cute. I love the look of them. The wreath looks perfect around the mirror! Mantels are so fun to decorate!!

Mandy said...

Beautiful! Love that wreath.
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Hi, I'm Laura Ingalls Gunn said...

Oh i just adore your I would love for you to to add your metamorphosis to my Fall In Love linky party on Wednesday.

Until then, stop by and see the pretty $20 makeover I gave an ugly brass light fixture.

Happy day!

Hi, I'm Laura Ingalls Gunn said...

How did the word "mantle" get forgotten? :)

abeachcottage said...

Great fall mantle. The wreath adds a lot of texture to the mirror.

Anne said...

You're inspiring me! You know I am a little more overboard than you with the fall/Halloween, but you're inspiring me to get my butt in motion!

Colleen @ MuralMaker&More said...

Just lovely. I admire how you achieved 'Fall' w/o the expected colors. That wreath is to-die-for!

Dropping by from Met Monday.

Mandy said...

Beautiful Wreath! Love it!

Mandy
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Sammy said...

That wood shaving wreath is to die for! What a pretty room.

Sammy ~ Renew Redo

the cape on the corner said...

that wreath fits perfectly inside that mirror! fabulous!

Michelle @ Sweet Something Design said...

Looks fantastic! Love those birch candles.

cornerofmain.com said...

Looks great! I love the wreath. I also live in Chicagoland, so I know how the weather goes! Ugh...now when will this rain end??

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