My Fall Mantle

I don't think I have ever decorated our fireplace mantle in the family room  for Fall before.  I've seen such a plethora of inspiration here in blogland, I just knew that I had to give it a try.

Everything that I used came from my stash with the exception of one thing that I'll talk about later.

It just occurred to me this would have looked much more inviting if I had started a fire!

I wanted to add as many natural (or at least natural looking) elements as I could.

The sticks in the green urn came out of my backyard.  Then I hot glued fishing line to some faux leaves and hung them from the branches.

On the other end of the mantle is a lantern that I've had for quite a while.  I filled the bottom with some preserved acorns, set a candle on top of them and added a few little berries.

I tied a strip of burlap and some raffia onto the handle for added interest.

I've had these pumpkins for years and don't even remember where I got them.  I like that they are made out of straw.  I added a few faux leaves to perk them up a little.

I just layered and layered and layered.  Faux cedar, magnolia leaves and tree leaves.  Then I wove strips of burlap through it all and layered some more.

The one new element is the garland of wooden beads.  I totally copied this idea from Becca at Adventures in Decorating.  I've had it pinned to my Seasonal Decor board on Pinterest for quite a while, just waiting for a chance to use Becca's idea.

I purchased a box of wooden beads from Michaels (around $4), strung them on fishing line and attached them to the bottom of the mantle using white tacks. 

This last view is from the upstairs landing - kind of a bird's eye view.

Good grief, my wall is not that gold.

Hope you enjoyed seeing it as much as I enjoyed putting it all together!

I'm sharing at these fun parties:

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch

Motivated Monday at Be Colorful

Making the World Cuter Monday at Making the World Cuter

More the Merrier Monday at DIY Home Sweet Home Project

Savvy Homemade Monday at Home Savvy A to Z

Tabletop Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Tutorials and Tips Tuesday at Home Stories A to Z

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Fall in Love With Your Home at Decor to Adore

Sunday Showcase Party at Under the Table and Dreaming

Addicts (not so) Anonymous on Friday at Addicted 2 Decorating

Inspiration Friday at At the Picket Fence

Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors

It's A Party on Thursday at A Creative Princess

Show and Share on Thursday at Southern Lovely

Open House Party Thursday at No Minimalist Here

Share Your Creations at Kristen’s Creations

Hookin’ Up With Houseof Hepworths

 Fall Mantle Party at The Lettered Cottage
Fall Decorating Party at Hooked on Houses
Autumn Arrives Party at Savvy Seasons by Liz
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm