September 17, 2014

fall mantel inspiration + autumn bucket list giveaway!

it’s almost autumn, but around these parts, we’re seeing little hints already. 
we have begun collecting wood for our winter wood stove & wrapping ourselves in blankets during the evening hours. the days are cool, which our garden & animals really love, & that warm autumn light is absolutely magical. 
hints of autumn also mean autumn mantels.

…pumpkins, happy flags, red & orange tones, bright leaves & whatever else might strike my fancy.
i keep a little basket in our guest bedroom closet of seasonal decor. it’s so exciting to pull out my little bits of festive goodies to decorate our home for the seasons.
i have become a big fan of clipboards. if you’ve stuck around for long enough, you know this.
my dear friend, sara of the rosy life, gifted me this print. i clipped it to one of my favorite rusty clipboards & placed it on our mantel. it’s the focal point of our decor & the best reminder of the good stuff about autumn.
i now want to curl up with a book & rest next to the cozy fire, yes? grab me a slice of that homemade apple pie while you’re up! 

sweet sara is offering up one of her autumn bucket list prints from her rosy life etsy shop to a natalie creates reader! 
it’s simple to enter this giveaway…
1. check out sara’s shop & browse a bit. what’s your favorite print in her shop?
2. leave a comment with your email address & one activity you plan to add to your autumn bucket list this season!
3. follow sara on instagram @therosylifeblog
happy winning, friends! 
love,
natalie

 p.s. sara is offering 20% off in her shop with the code “ROSYLOVE20.” grab yourself a print right now, y’all!

— giveaway closed! congrats to elizabeth for winning! sara will contact you soon! —