From Top Shelf to Mantel

This weekend on a whim, even though it is hot and sticky outside and not feeling a bit like fall, I started removing some of the summer decor and added some items that will work for fall. I love all the cute fall mantel ideas shared by other bloggers, but I can't do that in my house. The large dog painting is not going to be moved, so says the mister, so I just make my mantel decor work with it and not against it.

I removed the two white vases from the mantel and then started trying out different things. I used trophies, trophies with boxwood balls on top, old books, and the list goes on, but nothing was feeling right. So I left it bare until that light bulb moment hit (at least I was hoping that would happen).

I have always loved French confit pots and was so glad I found two while in France last September. They have been on the top shelf of the bookcases and really not at eye level where I could enjoy them so it dawned on me to try them out on the mantel.

First I just set them at each in empty and stood back and stared. They looked okay, but I thought to myself what can I fill them with from the yard? So with clippers in hand I went out and cut some crepe myrtle branches. I love the way these look with the berries hanging on and how they soften the hardscape.

Then I added these silver candlesticks, an antler shed in the center and called it done.

Of course the bookcases got tweaked, too and those will be shared later.

This is my view from my kitchen sink.


I sure hope y'all have a great week!

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