06 November 2011

autumn mantel

So this home is the first {and likely last for a while!} time that we've had a mantel!! Usually housing for DH's rank doesn't get fireplaces, so we're relishing in it while we have it :) hehe... anyways, so I'm new at this decorating a mantel thing- but I'm pretty pleased with the outcome! Let me walk you through what I have on it... most of it is frugal or DIY!
So first up we have....
  • great glass leaf plates made in Italy :: $3 from The Christmas Tree Shop
  • autumn scented candles :: $5 for three, on clearance at Kohl's
  • woven basket {always reminds me of apple picking!} :: $2 from Goodwill
  • yarn balls- I change out the colors every season :: DIY, so cost just for the yarn and the time to wrap the yarn!
  • great crystal bowl :: $16 from Main Street shop in Disney's Magic Kingdom
  • framed pumpkin :: DIY, tutorial {here}
  • twigs in a vase :: $20 for the various twig bundles, vase inherited from my late grandmother
And on the other side we have...
  • glass jar of acorns :: $2 jar from Goodwill, $5 box of acorns on clearance at Kohl's
  • candle display :: $1 for bag of beans, $2 for grapevine at Michaels, candle from above mentioned set
  • framed leaves :: DIY, tutorial {here}
  • fabric wrapped balls :: DIY- fabric strips wrapped around styrofoam balls, adhered with hot glue or straight pins
  • more great glass leaves :: again $3 for little one and $6 for big one
We're not currently using the fireplace because it's not really autumn or cold weather yet here in the south! Of course our first home with a fireplace and it may never get cold enough to use it! *sigh* oh well, it still provides a great smell and look- depending on the day, we can often smell the burnt wood that's been baked into the brick over the years :)
  • autumn scented candles :: $6 each on clearance at Kohl's
  • candle holders :: $6-12 each on clearance at Kohl's
So there ya have it! A little look into our home and our fun autumn mantel :) Thanks for visiting!!

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7 comments:

Debbiedoos said...

Thank you so much for sharing your lovely mantel with the newbie party.

Unknown said...

Shauna,
I love your blog. I am a new follower. Your mantel turned out lovely. I like the colors you used. I host a linky party each Wednesday (tomorrow is my 2nd one), and I would love to have your join in! Hope to see you there.
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ღ Jans Life According To Milo ღ said...

I love your mantel, such great choices. I love the pumpkin cutout in the picture frame. : ).. Such great touches! Great job!

G Inspires said...

Your mantel is really cute! Thanks for sharing!

RHome410 said...

Really lovely!!!

Roeshel said...

Beautiful job! So warm and inviting! Love it! Thanks so much for sharing! ;)

Monica Benavidez said...

Love it! Great job. :-)