It was time to take down the Summer mantel, but I’m not ready for skulls and spiders yet so I made a transition mantel. Mostly generic with a little bit of Fall. I left the window and wreath up for now.
I added a few white pumpkins to bring in some Fall. Then added some books to bring height to the pumpkin and to represent the start of school. You can see how I made the framed word art here.
And how I made the little display plate here.
I’m sure you recognize the candle holder and wire cloche from previous posts.
I think it’s perfect for now. Don’t worry, give me a couple weeks and I’ll have the Halloween decor out. This time of year I would be happy to change my mantel every week. What about you? How often do you like to change your mantel?
I always love your mantels… They make me wish I had a fireplace -or even a shelf that would work. But anyway, your look lovely. Love the fall feel 🙂
You’ve inspired me so much over the last few months to change out my mantle. I used to dress it for the seasons and had stopped, but I wanted a simpler more subtle mantle in between times. I took my cues from your mantle and it’s been so much better! Thanks! Gayle
I always LOVE seeing what you have. 🙂 It’s a treat. I just saw your link on Cheri’s Spotlight Yourself. This mantel is so peaceful and calming. I’m a big fan of white pumpkins too.
IM a fan of ‘fall-ish’… I cant change my mantle out nearly as often as I would like, so what you have done is perfect. Its fall, but long lasting.
Have a great week.
What a perfect Fall mantel. You have inspired me to change mine for the holiday season. Please stop by my blog this Sunday for my Show Off Sunday Party. I would love for you to share this with my followers. 🙂
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Looks mighty nice to me!! Great job.
My Victorian Ribbon Afghan——done!!!
I love your “transition” mantel! You do a great job of layering things. Very, very pretty. 🙂 I’m visiting from The CSI Project. Hope you’ll stop by my blog to say hi. 🙂
Such a cozy fireplace- love all your warm changes!
xoxo
I really love your fall mantel! I found you on The CSI Project! I really like your blog and think your ideas for organzing are great!
Love your Fall mantle !!
I love it and it speaks warmth and fall to me! Great job! I’m going to include it in this week’s highlights! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome decorating skills! 😉
Happy Fall!
R
Hi Leanne- I like the simplicity of what you’ve done to the mantel- the window layered with the wreath, the cloche filled with “punkins,” the candle holder topped w/the white pumpkin… All a nice transition into fall. 🙂
~ Sue
Love the wire cloche!!!! I need one of those or even a glass one!
Love your mantel. Love the framed word art. Cute idea.
Love your mantel and such a great idea to make a pedestal to give your number 4 some height. Our favorite number is four so I have several 4’s also. Fun post. Thanks for sharing.