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Last week on the blog, I added a new kind of post about how I have been decorating around the house for fall.
Nope it’s not a spiritual message, nor is it a teaching, but I think to some it may be inspirational, and kinda fun.
I started last week by showing my front porch decor, and this week, I am spotlighting my mantle. Next week, I will share my dining room table.
Last week, I shared on the Vlog and went into depth later in the week about 4 R’s we can implement when we are feeling overwhelmed. (click on the pictures below to check them out)
It seems that I have been beyond overwhelmed lately, and staying in bed all day with a good book wasn’t gonna help. I thought about what else I could do to recharge, and yet still be active and moving… so I decided to get creative and do some decorating for fall. I actually made it to the end of September before taking down the spring/summer decorations and breaking out the fall items. Partly, because, I just didn’t have the time to do so before then, but secondly, becasue I was just not quite ready to give up on summer.
I am always on the lookout for unique pieces that speak to me. When on vacation, I always try to bring a souvenir home that reminds is uniquely me and will remind me of that trip.In fact, several pieces of my mantle decor where found on separate trips to visit friends in South Carolina.
Since many people have been commenting and asking me questions about it from my Instagram pictures, I decided to dedicate a fun filled blog post to the decor around my home over the seasons. We have only been living in our lake house for a little over 2 years, and I have never had a front porch or places to decorate around my home besides my table, so I have been having a blast being creative.
Here is what the Kitterman Fall Mantle 2016 decor looks like.
I just love fall and all the bright bold array of colors. Like my front porch, I have many pieces on my mantle that are “staples” and get used for every season like the lantern, candles, clock, and candlesticks.
This is a close up view of the right side of my mantle . I use battery operate candles with timers in as many places as possible so I don’t have to remember to turn them on each day. I also like to use candlesticks for other things besides candles to give different elevation.
The lighting was hard to fix with the lake light behind it, but here is a close up of the lantern. I have an owl statue sitting on top of an amber candlestick, some amber colored battery operated lights, and some burlap and pumpkin floral pick filler as well.
This is the view of the left side of the mantle. I have a a mix of pumpkins, including mercury glass pumpkin, crystal acorn(which was a great find in a store in Grenville, SC). The clock is a ‘staple’ on the mantle and I work it into the seasonal decor. I also have these great amber colored crystal decorative finials that I found at a great little antique store in Simpsonville, SC.
Here’s a close up view of the crystal acorn and the pumpkin stacked on top of books.
Instead of just candlesticks, to give them varying heights, I used books. These books are actually readers digest books with fun decorative designs and covers on them. You can find an amazon link below.
Here’s a side view of the left side of my mantle decor. I just love this squirrel statue.
I have also included some amazon links for you, just in case you want to find items to match mine, or even some that are similar. I am always on the hunt year round for little additions that I can add to my porch for the following year.
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I wasn’t ready to give up summer either this year. But, of course I did and like you, use creativity to stretch my soul! Your mantel is lovely and so is your porch. Looking forward to seeing the dining room table!
thank you so much Susan… it seems I am needing to let my creativity flow more and more these days to deal with the stress and busy demands of life and ministry. I look forward to sharing my table next week. Blessings to you my friend, and again thank you so much
Debbie, I enjoyed your pictures. I love decorating for fall too! One of my favorite seasons!
Oh thank you so much Debbie – Fall is so fun with all the vibrant colors, its so refreshing and makes me happy. thanks for stopping by.
Debbie, how fun! I love fall colors too. 🙂 I don’t decorate my mantle, but I have two floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. One shelf has no books, but pretty fall decor on it, to add a little seasonal color to the room.
It’s great that you’ve discovered what recharges your battery. Thank you for sharing your little piece of beauty here!
I’m your neighbor over at Holly Barrett’s place today. It’s so nice to “meet” you!
Jeanne – Your bookshelf of goodies sounds so great! What a fabulous idea. It is great when we can recharge and even better when we figure out what recharges us and what doesn’t? Thank you for stopping by and sharing what you do to add color and decor to your room for the seasons too. So very glad to be your neighbor at Holly’s
I just love your fall decor – the colours are perfect! The little owl in the lantern is just adorable too. Thanks so much for sharing over at Friday Frivolity 🙂
Awe, thank you so much Jess! I love all the colors of fall, probably why its my favorite season. Thank you for being on of the hosts at Friday Frivolity 🙂