Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Fall Mantel 2013...just can't wait any longer...



I LOVE fall...and whenever I can, I like to decorate with natural fall elements.  Real leaves, fresh picked pumpkins and gourds.


I've been waiting "patiently" for the leaves to change around my house.


Last year at this time I was out there "harvesting" until my arms were full for centerpieces for a women's event at church.


Yesterday I finally gave in and gathered the few that I could find and clipped them here...


...and there.


Can you tell the pumpkins and gourds are "faux"?  I grabbed them while shopping for groceries the other day.  I'm thinking when I can get my hands on some real ones I will mix them in.  Who knows, might make my fall decorating a little more "frugal" in the future??


We added these license plates this fall...that big space has always bothered me, but I never had the "right thing" to hang there.


My husband and I will celebrate our 13th anniversary on Oct. 7th...so I added a favorite photo for fun.  "Personal touch" :)
Thanks for the "visit"...
I'll be sharing more fall SOON!!

Enjoy your day!
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18 comments:

  1. Carlene @ Organized ClutterSeptember 24, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Very fun, Laurel. Is that a scale on the right?

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  2. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesSeptember 24, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    You are so creative, Laurel...love how you included the wedding photo, too!

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  3. JunkchiccottageSeptember 24, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Laurel,
    This is so creative and fun and so vintage. Love it all. Love the wedding photo touch too. So cute.
    Kris

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  4. Jeanette@Creating a Life StudioSeptember 24, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    Such a fun mix of things, Laurel! I finally got some things going on my faux mantel yesterday, but I still need to find some pumpkins for several spots around here. Love the addition of the sweet wedding photo!

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  5. NanaDianaSeptember 24, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Laurel. That looks great. Love your Fall mantle -it is homey and cozy looking- xo Diana

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  6. Larissa ~ Prodigal PiecesSeptember 24, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    So perfectly fall festive, Laurel! I'd love it if you linked up to my new party: http://www.prodigalpieces.com/2013/09/its-party-time-whats-your-prodigal.html
    Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces

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  7. pballardSeptember 24, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Love you style. Love your home, love your blog..

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  8. Ivy and ElephantsSeptember 24, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    What a really cool mantle, love you eclectic mix!
    Patti

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  9. Parlor Room PonderingsSeptember 24, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    So many unique combos! I admire people who think outside the box. Really enjoyed looking at all the pictures!
    Blessings, Diane

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  10. cynthia lee designsSeptember 24, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    Love your Fall mantel...so pretty! Love how you have your wedding photo displayed too!
    ~Cindy

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  11. GadgetSponge.comSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Love it Laurel! Always fresh and very fun to look at with what you come up with. Don't leave your doors unlocked or I might have to run over and steal a few of those pieces!

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  12. Mimi@blueroofcabinSeptember 25, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Love it! You have some very interesting pieces mixed in, I was all ooh and ahh ;) Love the way you put a vingette together! Happy Anniversary ;)

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  13. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~September 25, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Love your mantel! Especially all the rusty charm to it!! So cute! Happy Fall! xo Holly

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  14. must love junkSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    Those license plates look perfect there! Love your leaves, too :)
    Susan

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  15. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresSeptember 26, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Eye candy everywhere I look. No, I wouldn't have guessed the pumpkins weren't real. Love what you did with those old wheels. I have a big one I bought a while back, love this idea.

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