So, perhaps I slacked off a little this summer, and my summer mantle stayed up until last week. It was patriotic themed and I figured... why not? I started thinking about my fall mantle a month or so ago and it took lots of thought, scouring other blogs and magazines for ideas, and eventually, LOTS AND LOTS of editing and styling. In fact, I took 3 sets of pictures for this post. I'd style the mantle the way I wanted, take pictures and edit them. Then later that day or night I'd be sitting there and think... no, I don't really like that there. Then I'd spend another day or two moving things around. Repeat that process 3 times. THEN, I came across the perfect pumpkin this last weekend and I just knew this was the finishing touch. Finally, I'm content with the outcome. So much work for it only being up there for a little bit. This mantle will stay until December, but I will take the jack-o-lantern tin down and find something more "Thanksgiving" to put up. Also, let me apologize in advance for these pictures. I couldn't get a clear picture to save my life. A nice camera is at the top of my Christmas list! Anyways, let's get to it... I wanted to try my hand at mixing textures. I love the way the Indian corn pops with a little color. The bundle of twigs wasn't originally an idea I had, but when I saw them I liked the look of them and worked it in. I got them at Joann's. The silver bark candle holder is from target, and the glass pumpkin is from Big Lots. I searched high and low for the indian corn and finally found it at a local grocery store. I knew I wanted to keep the frame on the mantle, but honestly I couldn't find any subway art I liked. And I didn't have time to make one. So, I decided to use a traditional Thanksgiving hymn. This is "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come". I made the print then added the leaves and "Give Thanks" and then had it printed at Sam's Club. The lantern I snagged at Ikea last month. That little owl started my whole vision for this mantle. I just thought he was so cute! I knew I wanted to include some fall leaves on the mantle, and originally I wasn't picturing this kind, but as soon as I saw these I was struck by the beautiful deep red color. It worked out well as it accents the color of one of the indian corn cobs. The little jack-o-lantern tin is from ages ago. I got it from my mom years ago and I love the old look of it. Plus, it adds a touch of halloween to and otherwise traditional harvest mantle. After Halloween I'll have to find something to replace it.
Well, there ya have it! I really like it. Finally. This was definitely a labor of love for me, but my persistence paid off! Happy Fall! Check back in tomorrow as I'm resurrecting Weigh In Wednesday! I'll be adding a link to a Health and Wellness support group I started on Facebook as well as listing some of my October goals! Happy Tuesday!
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