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Fall is definitely creeping in a bit in my part of the country.
We have cooler temps . . . well, cooler to me means it is not in the 90’s . . .
and I can see some slight changes in the color of the leaves on some trees.
That being said, it is time for my Fall Home Tour AND A GIVEAWAY!!!
So grab a seat and your favorite beverage and come along!
I am “fall”ing for blue for Fall decor this year.
I am doing this for two reasons.
One, because I love blue.
Two, because I need to keep my interiors simple in these days
of being in the process of selling our home.
I was able to visit a couple of Pottery Barn stores while I was in California
and I caught some great sales.
As I start to gather ideas about how I am going to decorate my home
for Christmas, I wander about the house enjoying the Fall decor that I created this year.
For me, it is always sad to put away decor of the previous season,
however, exciting to bring out the decorations for the Season of Joy.
Before I put the Fall decor away, I decided to do a recap of my home for Fall this year.
It all started with the front porch.
A French Country Fall Home Tour with Soft Surroundings and Romantic Homes Magazine
is happening both today and tomorrow with a most fabulous group of French Country bloggers.
I am presenting my Great Room today with the star of the room . . . my new chair.
The Helena Chair from Soft Surroundings.
Fall cannot come soon enough for me.
We have had an extremely hot summer and I long for the cooler, crisp days of Fall.
I have been doing some prep work to ready for some Fall home decor.
I always look back on what I did in years past.
These are some of the things I have done.
Some of you may remember them, and hope my new readers will enjoy it.
In decorating for Fall, I usually start in the Great Room with the mantel.
Yesterday I participated in a Fall Ideas Tour.
Day One featured mantels and I want to share some great Fall Mantel Inspiration today.
A Fall Mantel of blue and white and vintage Charles Dickens books was my plan for
“fall-fy-ing” the mantel this year.
I was thrilled when I found these books on one of my antiquing adventures this year
with my friend and day trip partner. Our motto: No place is too far!
The last area to “fallify” was the mantel . . .
~ ~ however I did not want to add much fall foliage . . . just a simple vignette . . .
~ ~ ~ ~ to include the warm colors of Fall.
A bit of a departure from a past Fall Mantel.
I started with this small platter by Myott & Sons, England/Banff, that I purchased for $5.00 . . .
~ ~ in an antique shop in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
A loud “hello and bon jour” from France…
Today, I am sharing my 2012 Fall Mantel…
…..and hope that I can get started on this year’s mantel as soon as I return…
I do not think my hubby would like to get it started while I am away…:)
So here is the 2012 post for the Fall Mantelscape….
I did it….
…..I just completed the Fall Mantel.
Yesterday, I met my friend Frances who monogramed “We Gather Together” for me…
…..she monogramed it on burlap.
I took my $1.00 frame I purchased several months ago and framed the inscription.
I love that message of family and friends coming together for the holidays..
…..and every day for that matter.
I gathered fall florals and arranged them on the mantel using command hooks to keep them in place…
And could not forget the cute little squirrel that I received at our neighborhood “Tacky Gift Exchange”….
…..a party that we have after Christmas….to exchange tacky gifts that we had received.
Now, I do not consider “Sammy the Squirrel” tacky…was thrilled to get him!!
The plates are the Fresco Bird plates from Pottery Barn…a set of 4 different designs.
I added the pretty blue/green pumpkins and a faux pumpkin from Pottery Barn..
…..a giant iron acorn and mums from Trader Joe’s.
My hubby chuckles at the fact that I will take all this time to create the “mantelscape”….
…..only to take it down in two weeks to start my Christmas decorating….I start early…
……….it takes me that long!!
The pillow in the chair is Pottery Barn…love that it coordinates with the plates.
So, mantel completed…and moving on to decorate the front porch…
Hope you enjoyed my 2012 Fall Mantel and I thank you so much for visiting!!
And you can gather more Fall Inspiration from this upcoming Fall Party…
…..that I have to honor to participate in with 11 other wonderful bloggers!
Have a wonderful day!
I did it….
…..I just completed the Fall Mantel.
Yesterday, I met my friend Frances who monogramed “We Gather Together” for me…
…..she monogramed it on burlap.
I took my $1.00 frame I purchased several months ago and framed the inscription.
I love that message of family and friends coming together for the holidays..
…..and every day for that matter.
I gathered fall florals and arranged them on the mantel using command hooks to keep them in place…
And could not forget the cute little squirrel that I received at our neighborhood “Tacky Gift Exchange”….
…..a party that we have after Christmas….to exchange tacky gifts that we had received.
Now, I do not consider “Sammy the Squirrel” tacky…was thrilled to get him!!
The plates are the Fresco Bird plates from Pottery Barn…a set of 4 different designs.
I added the pretty blue/green pumpkins and a faux pumpkin from Pottery Barn..
…..a giant iron acorn and mums from Trader Joe’s.
My hubby chuckles at the fact that I will take all this time to create the “mantelscape”….
…..only to take it down in two weeks to start my Christmas decorating….I start early…
……….it takes me that long!!
The pillow in the chair is Pottery Barn…love that it coordinates with the plates.
So, mantel completed…and moving on to decorate the front porch…
Hope you enjoyed my Fall Mantel and I thank you so much for visiting!!
Have a wonderful day!
I am joining the following great parties:
At the Picket Fence for Thanksgiving Traditions
Between Naps On The Porch for Metamorphosis Monday
Debbie-Doo’s for The Newbie and Newbie Graduates Party
Fox Hollow Cottage October’Fest of Fun
From My Front Porch to Yours Treasure Hunt Thursdays
Jennifer Rizzo Fall Impromptu Linky Party
Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesday
The Polohouse for Favorites on the First
The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sundays
The Inspired Room Nesting Party Fall Mantels and Front Porches
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