Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Autumn Mantle Decorations

My most favorite time of year is autumn. I love the crisp feeling in the air, the smells, the colors of the leaves and the sense of being closer as a family. Summer is too busy (not to mention hot) for me. I love how autumn slows things down and I get to think about upcoming holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving (my favorite holiday!) and Christmas.

Bringing out the fall decorations is a huge treat for me. Being in a new house this fall has been both excited and a bit overwhelming on how to decorate. I love the decor from my old house and found a nice home for them here.

My living room mantle


A close up of the flower arrangement that I created last year.


You can see my favorite wreath here (hung on my old door) and some decor from last year.

I am linking up to the Fall Nesting Week over at the Inspired Room!
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15 comments:

  1. Debbie @ ribbonwoodcottage.blogspot.comSeptember 1, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    Beautiful mantle! Congratulations too on your new little one. What a wonderful blessing for you both. Have a lovely week!
    Blessings,
    Debbie

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  2. Domestic Goddess..Diva sometimesSeptember 1, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    Very nice. I am in dire need of inspiration for my mantle. I want something different from last year. I love the idea of candles and I already have leaves. :)
    Beautiful mantle. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. RobinSeptember 2, 2009 at 4:22 AM

    love your pumpkin with the flowers. The mantle looks great! Happy Nesting~
    Robin
    All Things Heart and HOme

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  4. Pat@Back Porch MusingsSeptember 2, 2009 at 5:07 AM

    Beautiful Fall post!

    Happy Fall!

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  5. Brenda KulaSeptember 2, 2009 at 6:23 AM

    I can see that you're gearing up nicely in your new home. How fun to experiment with your decor in a new place! Your mantle looks so crisp and fallish!
    Brenda

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  6. LindySeptember 2, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    I love it! I think I am going to be doing some serious decorating for fall this holiday weekend!

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  7. Barb~Bella VistaSeptember 2, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    Hi....your mantel arrangement is lovely. Happy Fall.

    Barb :-)

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  8. A Touch of CountrySeptember 2, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    I too just moved and am trying to unpack.

    I think you did a fabulous job on the mantle and your fall floral arrangement.

    Remember to just take it one box at a time and we'll get through it!:)

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  9. GayleSeptember 2, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    I love how you used the pumpkin for the vase. Classy idea!

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  10. Pearl MapleSeptember 3, 2009 at 4:29 AM

    That is a lovely display. Fall is a wonderful time of year to celebrate harvests and family gatherings, always been my favorite!

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  11. Becky K.September 3, 2009 at 5:40 AM

    Very pretty!
    I love the pumpkin on the mantle.

    Becky K.
    Hospitality Lane

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  12. AllysaSeptember 3, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    I love your mantle but for me I'm not quite ready for fall yet and when it does come I hope it lasts as long as our spring did this year.

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  13. Lora @ my blessed lifeSeptember 3, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    Your fireplace & mantel look great! I like your pumpkin arrangement:)

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  14. AmeliaDecember 16, 2009 at 12:05 AM

    Your fireplace looks adorable with the pumpkin! This reminds me so vividly of autumn and grandma's garden! Thanks for this idea.

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  15. MarilynJanuary 17, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    This post gave me the idea to have different mantle based on the season! I am addicted to the color white hence I have this color as the main theme of my house - but you just gave me the idea.

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