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9.25.2011

Autumn mantle love


I've decorated my mantle and house for autumn and Thanksgiving (our Thanksgiving is in October). The weather has been nice but it won't be long until it gets quite chilly and it will start getting dark earlier and earlier. That's where these bright colours and sparkly lights and candles come to the rescue. I kept a few things from my spring inspired mantlescape but I added some new elements plus some things I already had around the house. For my mantle I decided to try the (fake, battery operated candles). I have straw and leaves scattered all around and now I don't have to worry about burning the house down! I admit that they aren't romantic, but they do add some sparkle and I have come to like them. The other thing is, that I have real candles on the hearth and the coffee table so I think the combination works - at least it does for me.

a complete re-do: new picture, some new accessories

cozy

my homemade millet topiaries

simple elegance

I kept my heron

new vases (from HomeSense) filled with oats

oats gathered from a nearby field (goes with my rustic country wreath on my door)

my antique decoy - centre stage

my banister - all colourful and twinkly

. . .  a friendly little bird I found at my country store . . .

. . .  couldn't get just one . . .

So there you have it, my simple autum mantle. I started with a trip to HomeSense because I know they have seasonal decorations and I wanted a new picture (my winter moose just wasn't going to cut it). I also bought new candle holders, potpourri to fill my glass vases, a wreath, and some candles. I added two new brown vases and filled them with oats, then stood back and was happy with what I saw: my house - looking very twinkly, inviting and colourful! a celebration of autumn and Thanksgiving!

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23 comments:

  1. Lisa GordonSeptember 25, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    So beautifully done Barb!
    It surely looks like you are ready for autumn.

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  2. NickSeptember 25, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Gorgeous shots...and lovin the autumn glow!

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  3. DeannaSeptember 25, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Right out of a magazine...love all that soft glow coming from the candles. Haven't tried those battery operated ones but they sure are tempting, especially the large ones. Your home feels so warm and cozy and filled with love.

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  4. EG CameraGirlSeptember 25, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    You've decorated your house very beautifully! Fall is such a gorgeous time of year!

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  5. TriciaSeptember 25, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Your mantle turned out beautiful, Barb! It's the perfect spot for those pretty topiaries.

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  6. Nadege,September 25, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    What a beautiful post. I love your collage and that picture on your mantle looks fabulous.

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    I love how you've decorated the mantle. That picture is gorgeous for the season.

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  8. The 4-feet WonderSeptember 26, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Lovely clicks, the liked those vases a lot. :)

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  9. jooSeptember 26, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    I love your autumn decorations, they are so lovely!
    Autumn is marvellous, isn't it?

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Oh my goodness. Love. Can you come decorate my house?

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  11. Jo-Anna@APrettyLifeSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    It looks gorgeous! So chic and cozy at the same time! Love, love, love it!
    Jo

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  12. SusanSeptember 26, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Very pretty. I lovey your cute little bird! :-)

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  13. deb dutySeptember 26, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Beautiful fall decor. Your mantle looks great!

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  14. Jennifer @ A Fine RomanceSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    So elegant and cozy...love it! :)

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  15. Barbara PilcherSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    It's all lovely! My favorite is the millet topiaries. You MADE those? Tell us more.

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  16. JennaSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Now I think I need some millet bundles just like yours! They are gorge!

    2027

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  17. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleSeptember 27, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I love your autumn mantel. Great highs and lows and love all the nature inspiration.

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  18. SherrieSt.HilaireSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    I'm so inspired! Your decor (and photos) is so beautiful! You must have quite the storehouse of goodies to pull from...LOVE it all!

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    So much rustic goodness here! Love it!

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  20. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeOctober 14, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Love your fall decor, especially your decoy and little bird...too cute!
    Visiting from Funky Junk!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  21. The Charm of HomeOctober 23, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    It is all very pretty! I love the wheat topiary. Thank you for joining me for the HSH Fall Open House!
    Sherry

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  22. UnknownNovember 7, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Very Gorgeous, I love the ambiance of it all. I shared this on my COM-FB page. winks, jen

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  23. La-Dee-da crafterNovember 7, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    seriously so yummy. I would love it if you linked this up to my blog link party on Thursday. The challenge is Thanksgiving and fall so this is perfect. You could win the top prize and great giveaway.
    www.thecsiproject.com
    We have a different challenge weekly so stop by and enter. Also, some great tutorials during the week.

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