It seems like most of Blogland started decorating for fall a few months ago so on one hand I feel like I’m late to the party.
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But on the other, I don’t really live in Blogland – I live in Georgia where it’s still summery. 🙂 Besides I’ve been so busy planting things that I’ve barely spent any time inside!
So instead of cleaning my house … I decorated my mantel for fall!
I didn’t only just use your traditional orange and brown colors…
I filled this little brown transferware pitcher that I got at Goodwill last year (I think) with some fallish things I already had.
I did buy one set of fall window clings at Dollar General and a few pieces of fall scrapbook paper to use on my mirror and upcycled window. Other than that, I used what I already had.
That’s one of the free fall printables I showed you in this post. There’s my red toile decoupaged pumpkin from years ago. Here’s how I used it last year – Decorating with Faux Pumpkins
Yellow (used to be a white faux pumpkin and spray painted it yellow) and green pumpkins with some birch logs for height.
Linda says
I have to say I always love what you do. I look forward each year to seeing what you’ve come up with. I think it’s the colors you use, they are always so cheerful. I love the yellow.
donna says
Just beautiful maunela….love the green pumpkin. The whole display looks great!
Cindy says
Very pretty! I really wish I had a mantel to decorate!
Penny @ The Comforts of Home & Flea Market Makeovers says
I must be behind too. I just bought two mums and a pumpkin today to set on my front deck. I only did it because my sister from Florida was coming up and knew she would appreciate the fall touches. Because we are moving soon, I didn’t want to unpack my fall decor only to have to to repack to move.
Your mantel looks wonderful. I love the touches of brown transferware.
Vee says
I’m noticing the brown transferware pitcher and the small plate to the left. I have that same plate only the color is in rose. Lovely mantel…cheery and bright.
Glenda/MidSouth says
And it is all very pretty!!
At least you still accomplish something when you don’t clean. 😀
Enjoy your weekend.
Brenda Kula-Pruitt says
As usual, your place looks ever so cozy!
Brenda
kathleen grace says
I love all the sunshiney yellow Manuela, and you are w-a-y ahead of me on decorating for the season. I’m in the process of packing things up and getting rid of things for some new flooring, so no decorating for fall. I’ll just have to enjoy yours:>)
Linda says
Love all of the splashes of yellow in your fall decorating Manuela! I never think of putting much yellow with the oranges and browns…but the soft yellow looks lovely! (:>)
We are having rain last night and today and possibly tomorrow. But then I think we will get some sunshine again and some 70’s temps. Our trees around here are changing and putting me in an autumn mood. Think I will go heat up some apple cider! (:>)
Happy Saturday!
Linda @ Truthful Tidbits
Kelley Highway says
What a beautiful fall mantel. So creatively designed.
Lisa Lynn says
So pretty! I live vicariously through your decorating 🙂 I never seem to be this organized when it comes to home decor.
Mimi Sue says
I know what you mean! People were decorating for fall in August! Don’t rush it. Enjoy each season is what I say! Anyway do love what you do with your mantel. Each and every season. Mimi
Theresa H. Roach says
Happy Fall to you too dear friend! Love your pretties:) Enjoy your weekend! HUGS!
Debby Messner says
So cute. Love all that went into that little pitcher. Very nice.
Carolynn "Chenille Cottage" says
This is so very pretty! I love the yellow throughout.
thanks so much for sharing as I have yet to decorate my mantel for Fall.
Smiles,
Carolynn
Leslie's Garden says
Hey, at least you’re decorating for fall! It’s all I can do to decorate for Christmas, I’ve never gotten on the fall or other season decorating wagon. I love your mantle, so cheery and fall-fun. I love the little arrangement in the brown transferware pitcher. I’m hoping to plant tulips tomorrow.
Susan says
Well you may be a bit late, but I think your charming displays were worth the wait!
Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
Very pretty, Manuela! I love how your brown and white transferware fits right in with the Fall theme.
Karen says
What an excellent idea to spray paint those pumpkins !!
I will have to give it a go !!
You mantle is so pretty !!
xoxo
Manuela says
Thank you! I painted one red last year but decided not to use this year.
Tracey McBride~Frugal Luxuries ® says
Hahahah…I don’t live in blogland either (soCal) and September is our hottest month as a rule and October seems to be competing with September this year…so my autumn decorations didn’t go up until last week when we had a little bit of temperature drop…thus I dooo relate Manuela! As it is, you seem to throw together festive vignettes out of nothing (LOVE how you spray paint that faux pumpkin and the green one is gorgeous)! You always inspire!
Love,
Tracey
x0x
Melanie says
As always…your display is just beautiful. I love how you’re using the upcycled window. And thanks for the link to the fall subway art – I just printed one out for myself and will now find a frame for it!
Nicole says
It’s gorgeous! 🙂 I’m a fan of the green pumpkin too. And I love the brown transferware. I’m going to have to be on the lookout for some of that at my local thriftstores!
DFW says
Lovely! I almost snipped some cotton branches today on my way home. They are less than 25′ from my front porch. But, I never got around to buying the hay bales or the pumpkins to go along with them.
salmagundi says
I really love the brown transferware with all of your Fall touches; and the birch logs could not be more perfect. Thanks for stopping by my blog today – keep looking for those Pendleton skirts at the thrift stores as they will show up eventually! Sally
Deanna says
It’s still fall so you are not behind at all!
It looks great – love the scrapbook paper with the window! And the cute red toile pumpkin!
Debbie says
I’m just as behind because I am still working on mine too. Yours is so festive and happy! Mine is kind of understated this year because I’m kind of under stated this year. I love yours.
Pamela Gordon says
I love your fall mantle. The colours, pumpkins, old window and vintage transfer ware all look very pretty. Blessings, Pamela
Lynn Wood says
Really pretty display! I love your bright fresh color scheme.
~Lynn
cindy says
Your Fall mantel is beautiful!!! I especially love the birch logs holding up the pumpkin. Really pretty, Manuela!
Hugs, cindy
Skip says
I love the yellow window! Beautiful!!
sabrina says
I love your brown toile? plates or what is it called? I started collecting some pieces here and there I will post it on my blog tomorrow. Outstanding decorating! Good Job!