9.24.2012

Fall Mantel 2012

I recently updated my mantel for fall. I removed the sticks, coral, sea fans and other summery things from the urns and added some dried wheat in a beautiful amber color. Then I added some vintage books, a vintage box, a bunch of grapes and couple of critters. I didn't do pumpkins and gourds this time. You can see the way it looked before here.








I love this cute little brown squirrel that I recently picked up at the antique mall.











I found the grapes at City Farmhouse in Franklin, Tn. when we went up to Nashville.

The basket in the fireplace is filled with more of my dried hydrangeas and some other greenery.

Have a wonderful week and don't miss this GIVEAWAY.

Joining the following:
Centsational Girl for fall mantels
Between Naps on the Porch for Met. Monday
A Stroll thru Life for tabletop Tuesday
Cozy Little House for Tweak it Tuesday
Fox Hollow Cottage fall mantels party
52 Mantels  for fall mantel party

76 comments:

AshTreeCottage said...

Your mantel looks great Kim. Love those grapes and the squirrel is darling!

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

Carlene @ Organized Clutter said...

Beautiful! The urns look great with the wheat. The artwork says fall, and the squirrel and owl are very fun.

Becca said...

It's wonderful, Kim! Love the beautiful artwork ... and, your little "visitors" are a great addition! Happy Fall!

Amy @MaisonDecor said...

The mantel looks very fallish without getting into the oranges, which is what I love. I like the squirrel too.

Our French Inspired Home said...

The mantel looks very good! The picture is amazing and I love the dried wheat and urns. - Tonya

Beth Dunn said...

Very pretty!
xoxo
SC

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

I love it Kim!!

Barbara said...

So pretty Kim...love the beautiful picture over the mantel!

Eclectically Vintage said...

Gorgeous - love those grapes! Love that we're both simplifying things!
Kelly

Gee Singh Newbanks said...

The little squirrel is so cute :-)
Pretty mantle.
Cheers, Gee

Ron said...

Simple. Elegant. Beautiful mantle.

Debbiedoo's said...

You mantel looks so pretty Kim. I really love that painting above the mantel too! Cute owl.

Gail said...

Your fall mantel looks so pretty Kim!

Penny @ The Comforts of Home/From Harvest To Table said...

Your mantel looks great Kim. I love those grapes and the pheasant painting is wonderful!

Keeping it Cozy said...

It's gorgeous, especially with all of your unique finds! I love the squirrel and owl and the wheat on each end is so pretty. Beautiful fall colors!

Robin@DecoratingTennisGirl said...

I love the picture, Kim. I am so enjoying the first days of Fall!

Andrea said...

It is gorgeous, as usual. I just adore that painting you have over the mantel.

❀❀❀Ðαωᾔ❀❀❀ said...

Very classy, elegant look for Fall.

Pat said...

Beautiful, Kim!

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Very simple and elegant, Kim. I love that painting and think that sets a great Fall tone.

Linda (Nina's Nest) said...

Pretty mantel, Kim. Don't you just love fall?! Linda

Dear Emmeline said...

your little squirrel and owl are so cute! they look great and make the mantel!

Savvy Seasons said...

Very pretty Kim. I like your muted Fall colors, very elegant. I also love Mr. Owl, he is so cute! xo ~Liz

Debra @ Common Ground said...

Love this, and your squirrel and owl are so perfect !

Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR said...

Pretty mantel, Kim! Love your fall accents!

chateau chic said...

Your mantel is gorgeous, Kim!
Mary Alice

Karen Hilburn said...

Very elegant Kim, and I love the squirrel.
Karen

Olive Cooper said...

Gorgeous, love the grapes especially.

jkeppel said...

Kim, you have the best fall mantle in the bloggisphere! Those urns with the wheat! The paint job you did with your fireplace is AMAZING. Just have to tell you that it makes my morning when I get to read your posts, thank you so much for sharing.

Kelly said...

Love the wheat sheafs on each end. You left out something important though. Guess you'll be sharing that in another post. Ha! Love the box in the middle with the grapes on it too.

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Wow, jkeppel, not so sure about that, but thanks.

Designing Domesticity said...

Love the critters and the wheat. Looks so fall without going the typical route of gourds and pumpkins. well done. Thanks for sharing, liz

Sherry said...

Beautiful Kim! I love the finish on that mantel.
Sherry

KATHY said...

Your mantle looks beautiful!! I love the picture above your mantle. It's my favorite.

Kathy

Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda G said...

Very pretty indeed! And I love that gorgeous print!

Chrissy said...

Everything look great, as usual. You all, are making me so jealous of your fireplaces. Ilove those urns and wheat with the painting.
Have a great day,
Chrissy

Julie Taylor and Danni Greenwalt said...

Looks great Kim! I also love your coffee table vignette.

Karen said...

Beautiful, Kim. I have wheat and owls on mine too! If only I could find the squirrels that you've managed....

Katie Sue said...

So cute. I love the squirrel and the owl.

Princess Kate said...

So beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Jemsmom said...

You find the cutest squirrels!!! Love the owl too!

Andrea at Opulent Cottage said...

The critters are so cute! And that painting, wow!

Cozy Little House said...

All looks very pretty with that painting! Colors blend in so well.
Brenda

Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheap said...

love the urn with the wheat...perfect touch of fall

Mama Sue said...
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Mama Sue said...

How lovely! So very fall...it's still hot here I can't get into the mood for it...I guess I had better hurry up though!

20 North Ora said...

Kim - A beautiful and elegant mantle.

Judy

andrea@townandprairie said...

Classically elegant as usual, from the house of Southern Style!

Calypso In The Country said...

I love it Kim! The colors are so warm. I was thinking of working on my mantel tonight. The beachy theme I have going on isn't very appealing to me this time of year...
-Shelley

Michele said...

I know owls are trendy right now, but I really love your little brown squirrel!

SHERRY HART said...

Of course I love your fall mantel and even better is what you did to that cabinet! Looks so different!!! WOW!

City Farmhouse said...

Hi Kim, Your mantel looks sooo pretty. I LOVE your painting! Have a great week, Jen

Anne Boykin said...

Hi Kim, Everything looks so elegant and welcoming. Beautiful shapes and textures. Happy Fall!

Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky) said...

Very pretty, Kim. I love all the neutrals and layers. Thanks for stopping by and for the kind comment.

Infuse With Liz said...

I like what you came up with! I didn't even recognize your fireplace! I guess I've missed a few posts! What a great picture- the antique pieces mixed with it along with the wheat clusters look really great!

Carolyn@Sweet Chaos said...

Looks great, Kim! Love those grapes!!! I really need to do something new with my mantel... just not sure what yet. Thanks for the inspiration :)

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

Kim...your mantel is amazing....just love the painting...it is so very beautiful...you have done yet another great mantel vignette!!

Babs said...

Kim, Gosh I LOVE this! Especially the grapes and wooden box. LOVE that!

Low Tide High Style said...

It's the definition of understated elegance Kim, very pretty!

Kat

Angie said...

I love how your painting ties into your marble(?) on your fireplace. Very pretty

❀ JoAnne said...

Your mantel is gorgeous, Kim. That's a beautiful painting and it all goes together so well. Love your urns with the wheat in them!

Cynthia said...

Simple elegance. I love the pots and the squirrel is great.

Cynthia

Marsha said...

Your new look is so pretty! I loved the City Framhouse when I was there in the spring. Great things!

Beverly said...

I all looks great, Kim. I love the painting.♥

One More Time said...

It all looks beautiful...Love those grapes great find.

Sarah said...

Beautiful inspiration, Kim. Love that little squirrel........Sarah

Sue (Someones Mom) said...

I love the wheat...the natural look is so pretty.

Athena at Minervas Garden said...

What a lovely mantel, Kim--the squirrel is so cute! I love the wise old owl and the expression on his face, too.

Sue@pineapplehillinteriors said...

The mantel looks lovely. I like the owl and squirrel they are so cute!

Hi I'm Shannon! said...

Happy Fall Kim! It's a beautiful mantel. The little brown squirrel is a Qt, I see why you brought him home :)

Suzy said...

Very pretty, Kim. I love the understated elegance of it. I'm thinking that Mr. Squirrel needs to take a trip to visit his cousins in Greensboro!

Haworth said...

Your fall mantle is beautiful, Kim! That squirrel is so adorable. And the ivory grapes are a perfect (unexpected!) touch. Take care and enjoy these first days of Autumn!

Debra said...

I love that little squirrel:)

dorothy erdely said...

has mr. savvy figured out yet that you painted the mantle??!!! remember how long ago that was?!?!

Homa Style said...

Love your mantle and those grapes. Will be figuring out how to make them!
Homa Style is having a No Orange Autumn Display Link Party tomorrow on Wednesday and would love to see your creation there. Here's the link... http://homastyle.com/wp/2012/09/25/no-orange-autumn-decor/

Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home} said...

I'd like that little squirrel much better than the ones that like to sneak in our attic! Beautiful peacock picture, too.

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