Saturday, September 25, 2010

My Fall Mantel

Today I got a little side tracked from the closet to focus on the fall mantel!! I put a lot of it out last week or the week after, but hadn't finished the mantel!! I plan on putting out the Halloween stuff shortly as well, probably next weekend in October!! Today I did make 2 things to add to the fall decor around here.

First I made a wreath. I used this bunch of chinese lanterns I bought today. I just cut them off and glued them onto a grapevine wreath.

The finished product is a super cute, plain wreath that works for fall and Halloween. I placed it inside a larger wreath!
The second thing I did today was update a pillow. I took the pillow that was sitting in the chair, and added some orange stripes.
I used duct tape and measured them out. And then painted with normal craft paint!
The cutest!!
With these two projects completed today, the living room really feels like fall. Here's the rest of the room and mantel.
I added 3 fake leaves in the frame and made a burlap banner with vinyl stickers.




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21 comments:

  1. KimmySeptember 25, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    Love how the pillow turned out!! Super cute!

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  2. LorieSeptember 26, 2010 at 12:24 AM

    It is all beautiful!!!

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  3. Nicole:September 26, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    Wow. That's a lovely spot you've got there ;D

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  4. ClassyGalSeptember 26, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    Wow, it looks great!

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  5. Jane @ The Borrowed AbodeSeptember 26, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    Oh that looks perfect! Great job! I just finished sewing some fall pillows too.

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  6. AshleySeptember 27, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    What a gorgeous room! The mantel looks beautiful!

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  7. Kim -today's creative blogSeptember 28, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    Love it! Everything looks beautiful. Love your wall color. To keep your link up at TCB, please link back to Today's Creative Blog when participating in Get Your Craft On.

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  8. JamiSeptember 28, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    Everything looks great, so cozy and inviting. I just love the fall colors!

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  9. the cape on the cornerSeptember 29, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    what a great little spot! love it!

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  10. BethanySeptember 29, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    very cute!

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  11. Megandvd@Beauty in the AttemptSeptember 29, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    Love the cheating pillow!!! I also heart your garland. Found my way over here via the nester. Love your little thrifty world. :)

    Cheers~
    e

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  12. Alison @ Welcome Sunshine HomeSeptember 29, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    Stopping by from the Nester's mantel party. I love how warm and cozy your fireplace area looks!

    Alison
    http://welcomesunshinehome.blogspot.com/

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  13. Lauren @ 31diySeptember 29, 2010 at 11:19 PM

    Super cute! I'm impressed with how well your stripes turned out.

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  14. katiOctober 1, 2010 at 1:16 PM

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  15. Krista@RustikChicOctober 1, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    Your mantel looks so good...what a cozy little corner! Love that pillow:)

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  16. SplendidlyImperfectOctober 2, 2010 at 6:55 AM

    Oh my goodness - I am LOVING that pillow! What a great idea.

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  17. Linda@Coastal CharmOctober 2, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    Ashley,
    Your fall decor looks outstanding and I just love your CUTE pillow!!! Happy Fall!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  18. Danielle @ Transforming HomeOctober 4, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    Love it all! Super cute.

    Danielle

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  19. Sandy AngOctober 5, 2010 at 4:54 AM

    So festive !

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  20. LynnOctober 5, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    i love the burlap banner. you inspired me to make one tonite!

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  21. UnknownNovember 1, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    Very nicely done! You have some great ideas!

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