Decorate for the prettiest season of all with a fall inspired mantel!
Ahhh, it’s fall! There is a chill in the air, and the leaves are changing. Love, love, love it! So I took advantage of a cool, windy day here and made over my mantel! It was time to take down the summery colours, and bring fall into my home! And the best part is, most of the stuff I already had! I only had to buy the pumpkins and squashes. So easy, affordable, and pretty pretty pretty!
For me fall means pumpkins, squashes and earthy accents. I started with a barn inspired mirror as my back drop and got to work!
I gathered some birch wood I took from my parents place, then added some leaves I already had. Put together some mason jar tea light holders. Simple.
I love the little punches of orange, mixed in with the whites, and greens. I don’t like a lot going on all at once, so the little bits of colour make me happy.
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Don’t you just love white pumpkins? They add such a simple funky touch! |
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Very very simple. Just the way I like it.
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I use these twigs for all seasons and holidays.
Here’s what it looks like at night with all the candles lit. Cozy!
Thanks for coming on my little tour! What are you working on? Do you decorate for fall? What is your style?
For even more fall mantel inspiration, here are the links to my previous years!
- My Favourite Fall Mantel
- Thanksgiving Fall Mantel
- Late Summer Harvest Mantel
- Late Summer Living Room Refresh
89 Comments
Barb
September 13, 2011 at 8:42 PMOh Jo! this is just so absolutely gorgeous! I could look at it all day . . . love love love!
Sharyn
August 7, 2014 at 4:39 PMI just wanted to say that your mantel is fantastic!!!!!
Jo-Anna@APrettyLife
August 10, 2014 at 11:49 AMThank you so much Sharyn!
Courtenay@Creek Line House
September 13, 2011 at 11:58 PMLove your mirror! And the birch!
The Loops
September 14, 2011 at 12:39 AMThe birchwood is gorgeous! I’m a new follower. I hope you’ll stop by!
BabiesandBargains
September 14, 2011 at 12:46 AMI love all the wood accents you have..So nice! I wanna have my hubby build me a mirror like that.
Stephanie @ henry happened
September 14, 2011 at 1:14 AMSo pretty! I just love those branches and the white pumpkin! I bought some pie pumpkins today & am starting to get into the fall spirit. You mantel has me inspired!
lindsay
September 14, 2011 at 1:16 AMThis is beautiful. I’m having mantel/bookshelves envy right now! Great job.
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Tanya
September 14, 2011 at 1:34 AMBeautiful! I love it 🙂
Madison
September 14, 2011 at 3:51 AMThose pumpkins down at the bottom would definitely be dragged away by a little dog in my house. 😉 Seriously, though, it looks great. 🙂
elaine
September 14, 2011 at 3:52 AMLooks fantastic! I’ve just finished repainting my mantel and can’t wait to decorate if for Fall. Thanks for the awesome inspiration. I’m with you – LOVE FALL!
Ali Richardson
September 14, 2011 at 6:05 AMSO pretty!!! I love it 🙂
Katie
September 14, 2011 at 9:44 PMoooh love it! Makes me want pumpkin bars and apple cider! 🙂
Laurie @simplyscratch
September 15, 2011 at 6:39 PMThis is STUNNING! Love love LoVe it!!
Julie
September 16, 2011 at 1:33 AMOooh! I love the birch wood & the white pumpkin! Stopping by from the Inspired Room.
Sally
September 16, 2011 at 3:02 AMYour mantle is beautiful — and I LOVE that mirror!
Natasha in Oz
September 16, 2011 at 4:14 AMWow, everything looks so gorgeous. I love all of your ideas, especially the twigs and leaves.
Best wishes,
Natasha.
Amanda
September 16, 2011 at 5:17 AMFabulous! I too go for a more neutral pallete with pops of color in my everyday decor as well as for Fall. Funny that you picked up the birch branches at your parent’s place. I was planning to scoure my parent’s burn pile this weekend (before they burn!) for some branches to work with! Thank you for all of the great inspiration!
Best Wishes and Blessings,
Amanda
MIchelle @ Pretty Puzzles
September 16, 2011 at 6:31 AMI love the mantel — I like that you keep it festive and stylish at the same time. So often seasonal decorations can look dated and stale. Love it.
Sarah Gill
September 16, 2011 at 2:42 PMOh wow, this is super! I especially love the birch logs!
Vivienne @ the V Spot
September 16, 2011 at 3:09 PMI love the birch logs! Fabulous and yes, it is very cozy with the candles at night. 🙂
Here from The Inspired Room.
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos
September 16, 2011 at 10:50 PMThis is beautiful! I love white pumpkins too. I have one on my front steps since I couldn’t resist buying it when we went to pick apples last weekend 🙂
We’d love it if you would share this at Seasonal Inspiration Saturday tomorrow! http://www.crumbsandchaos.blogspot.com
rebecca @ older and wisor
September 17, 2011 at 12:20 AMSimple? I say totally elegant – LOVE!!
Jessica @ Nuchey's Mommy
September 17, 2011 at 12:47 AMI love your mantle and how you tied it all in with your bookcase! Looks great ~ visiting from tatertots!
Beth
September 17, 2011 at 1:12 AMI love the birchwood! Pretty!!! I wish I had bookshelves on either side of my mantel because I would go crazy (in a simple fashion) on them!
Twigs and Twirls
September 17, 2011 at 2:04 AMIt looks beautiful. I love the birch. I need to gather up some branches myself. Great job.
Creative Raisins
September 17, 2011 at 2:08 AMI love this, it makes me really want to have a mantle just so I can do this with it.
Tausha
September 17, 2011 at 4:01 AMSuch a beautiful mantle! I love how you used the tree limbs. Very creative! The shot at night, I completely agree-very, very cozy!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Have a happy weekend!
Tausha
sassystyleredesign.blogspot.com
Emily
September 17, 2011 at 7:54 PMYour mantle is gorgeous…the birch wood is such a great addition!
Ruth
September 19, 2011 at 4:14 PMYour mantle looks fabulous. I love fall and white pumpkins are my new favorite.
Ruth
Ellie
September 20, 2011 at 1:34 AMWhat a lovely mantle! I love all the natural touches. Great job!
Catie @ Catie's Corner
September 20, 2011 at 2:28 AMOh, it’s lovely Jo-Anna! I’m loving the Fall colors. You did a great job. I just did up my Fall display over the weekend. I think it turned out pretty nice. = )
~ Catie
WhyCuzICan
September 24, 2011 at 2:15 AMVery, very pretty! Makes me feel the nip in the air already and it’s not even Oct 🙂
Visiting from Funky Junk Interiors Linky Party tonight,
~Suzanne in NW Illinois
paige
September 24, 2011 at 7:51 PMI love the birch wood! I’ve been wanting some for along time, but I’ve always lived in the desert…not too much birch there!
I’d love to have you link up at my new linky party –
Creative Genius @ http://www.thecreativepaige.com
Inspire Me Heather
September 25, 2011 at 12:04 PMNice job – the orange really pops!
Amy @ The Happy Tulip
September 27, 2011 at 1:53 AMThe birch is absolutely perfect! Especially love the contrast it gives with all the brighter colors.
Lakeshore Cottage Living
September 27, 2011 at 3:18 AMSo pretty, warm and inviting! Love the wood on the mantel and all of your pumpkins…they look fantastic against your stone fireplace.
Diapers and Divas
September 27, 2011 at 6:23 AMWow! You have great bones to start with! That fireplace and those bookcase built-ins are to die for! I love the birch stubs. So cute! Great job!
Stopping by from The Lettered Cottage. Happy Fall!
Jenna
September 27, 2011 at 12:28 PMI LOVE the birch stumps.
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the cape on the corner
September 27, 2011 at 3:34 PMi am having birch stump envy right now!
Izzy
September 27, 2011 at 4:22 PMFirst time visiting…the mantle looks absolutely beautiful 🙂 I also love the fireplace and bookshelves.
cornerofmain.com
September 28, 2011 at 2:10 PMI love the logs and the barnwood mirror! Looks great =)
I am visiting from The Lettered Cottage,
~Kelly @ Corner of Main
Trude
September 28, 2011 at 6:06 PMCame here from Centsational Girl – love all the woodsy textures and the pops of color really work on that whole wall! Love it!
Thoughtfully Blended Hearts
October 3, 2011 at 1:49 AMYour place is beautiful…the orange is great!!!
Have a beautiful week!!!
Love the bloggy spider!!!
Debbie~refreshrestyle.com
October 3, 2011 at 2:21 AMIt looks great and I love the stone on your fireplace. Nice cozy spot at night! and your blog looks dressed for the season too! Love it all.
Debbie
Jodi
October 12, 2011 at 3:41 PMPlease share more of your mantel decorating ideas!! My mantel is almost exact to yours, and I’m always looking for decor inspiration! Great blog! Jodi
Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers
October 13, 2011 at 5:49 AMThis is beautiful! I featured it on my blog this week under fall mantel inspiration. Thanks for sharing 🙂
WhisperWood Cottage
July 19, 2012 at 1:42 AMThanks for linking up to The “Autumn Décor” Talent Scouting Party at WhisperWood Cottage, Jo-Anna! Your mantel display is warm and inviting! Great mix of natural materials!
Beth@UnskinnyBoppy
August 19, 2012 at 4:05 PMBeautiful! I’m showcasing your beautiful fall mantel on my blog! 🙂 http://unskinnyboppy.com/2012/08/fall-is-coming-get-ready-to-fabricate-your-fantel/
Shirley R.
September 22, 2012 at 11:55 AMThis turned out absolutely gorgeous! Fall colors shop up perfectly on your fireplace mantel! I love the birch stumps! They are a wonderful feature to bring in the fall feel. And I adore the twigs with leaves, and the white pumpkins. I’ve had thing for them this year! 🙂 This looks gorgeous, and I so wish I had a spot in my home to do something like this. Thank you for sharing, will be back!
Shirley
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ABowForMama
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April 11, 2014 at 10:02 AMI love everything in this picture! Simply perfect! Question. Is your fireplace electric? I’ve always wanted a fireplace/mantle and I think my hubby can build this for me. Maybe he can build it around an electric fireplace insert??
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April 11, 2014 at 4:00 PMHi Veronica! Ours is a gas fireplace, but I’m sure you could build something similar around an electric one! And thank you too, for your lovely comment – the fireplace is one of my most favourite parts of my home!
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