Dear Friends,
I have missed seasonal mantel decorating. My favorite piece of art is sitting in the foyer because I really, really wanted to do a fall mantel. I had to sub out a mirror because the painting is difficult to decorate around. One day I’ll have to do a mirror count because I seriously might be violating the mirror occupancy code in this house.
Woe is me and all that.
Because I decided this on Sunday, I didn’t shop for it.
In my head a fall mantel would be full of natural elements.
This one? Not so much. I shopped the house.
I chose the throw as my inspiration piece and used similar colors on the mantel.
The garland was a fun project. I strung together cork and felt coasters from Target.
I liked it but it felt like elementary school. So, I added the bead strands and random pieces of burlap.
The pumpkins are from Hobby Lobby & Target. I picked them up last year.
I love Harry Potter and the books were the perfect colors.
Ahh. Fall.
It has finally cooled down this week. The leaves are beginning to turn. Chilly nights are followed by sunny days. Pumpkins spices are prominent. Bonfires are lingering. Yes, please to cardigans and riding boots. And plaid. Oh, plaid.
Sensory overload indeed.
Yes, please! I LOVE your fall mantel! Your use of the Harry Potter books is just wonderful–can you believe how wonderful the colors are with your plaid throw? Awesome.
I do very little seasonal mantelscaping (is that a word?) because, like you, I find a large piece of art difficult to navigate around. But oh my word–if I were to put a mirror above the fireplace, I really WOULD be violating some kind of mirror occupancy code! They’re just too good to pass up, aren’t they?