Did I ever tell you what one of my favorite things about fall is – besides crisp air, falling leaves, cornstalks, football, that cozy nesting feeling, and cider. It is PUMPKINS!!! I love decorating with them. I am a classic orange pumpkin lover – no chic white ones for me. I love the pop of color the old fashioned orange ones provide in my neutral color scheme.
XO I could eat them all up! Visually as well as making pie and munching on toasted pumpkin seeds.
I have created my own little pumpkin patch right on my mantel.
I have two mirrors layered on the wall to add more interest. Either one alone didn’t look right – together they make a much better style statement.
I like decorating with bigger pumpkins too. Placing them in urns is my “go to” way to display them inside my house and out. Simple and classic – no fuss. I used book pages I shredded in my paper shredder to use in my jack-be-little pumpkin patch. The urns I found for a few dollars at yard sales.
I made the fireplace screen out of a cardboard pattern cutting screen. It was super easy and hides a multitude of sins. You can find the tutorial link at the end of this post.
I don’t decorate very much for Halloween – this is as close as I get –with candles :) Spooky
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Love your mantle it looks great. Thanks for sharing.
Vanessa
I am with you; nothing beats natures beautiful bounty and this season, “orange is in” ;)
Your mantle looks falltastic!
Looks like the perfect fall mantel to me!! I love that layered look of the mirrors too.
Diane- Your mantle looks lovely…and I really like the layered mirrors too! I, also, love the old fashioned pumpkins for decorating….that and a few hints of spice in the air! xo Diana
Love the little pumpkins in the basket. I want to do this in my entryway on our desk. :)
I love *orange* so I love me some orange pumpkins too! Your mantel is lovely.
My eyes were immediately drawn to the layered mirrors. I love it!!! Awesome =)
Really like what you’ve created. I too like the effect of the double mirrors, and the pumpkins with the shredded book pages. And your screen is fantastic. Really finishes the look.
Pretty Diane, great job! I love the layered mirrors!
That is the cutest pumpkin patch I’ve ever seen! Your mantel looks terrific! Love the screen, too!
Yes, It’s really pretty! I love the layered mirrors too and the screen….well, all of it!
I like the layered mirror! Definitely makes much more of a statement! And the pumpkins in a basket are adorable too!
Lovely! I feel the same way about pumpkins. lol :)
Yep, i love the way you made a basket full of pumpkins, your own little patch! And the white urn with the leaves and pumpkin looks beautiful.
Your mantel is beautiful! I love that you layered the mirrors and mini pumpkin patch.
Very crisp and pretty vignette! Really like the layering of the two mirrors! :)
VERY nicely done! I love how you layered your mirrors! I like to do that too! Your mantle is so simple but it is perfect! Thanks for sharing it! I love every bit of it!
You must know that pumpkin patch is adorable!
So pretty. I love pumpkins too. They are so fun to decorate with. I have never thought of placing them in urns, great idea. One I will definitely have to try.
Diane~ your fall mantel is so pretty! I love it.