an autumn-inspired handmade + vintage mantel
tis the season for warm apple cider, campfires, flannel, colorful leaves, hand knits & pumpkins!
happy first day of fall, y’all!
in celebration of such a lovely season, i thought it might be fun to kick things off with our autumn-inspired farmhouse mantel.
i shopped around my home & pulled together some things from here & there along with a few pieces from the steph loves ben shop (don’t you just love her handmade goodies?!).
last year i picked up that little woven pumpkin for one buck at the thrift store & paired it with my antique scale.
while junkin’ with my mom last weekend, i picked up that rusty antique trophy & planted fake succulents in it.
y’all that little yellow polka dot happy flag was the first one i ever made years ago! i just can’t get rid of it. doesn’t it look so cute in my little trophy? memories…
i also added a wooden crate to the mantel for height & put little treasures inside including a stuffed pumpkin purchased at a craft show & a cute little shot of us surrounded by pumpkins on luke’s momma’s porch. it’s the perfect spot to also add found treasures such as colorful fallen leaves & acorns.
i absolutely adore my fun felt circle bunting & “happy fall” banner from steph loves ben! you can customize the colors to fit your own unique theme! i just can’t handle the cuteness!
i’ve used stephanie’s pom pom flowers in my home for years. the mustard yellow pom poms are my absolute favorite & match everything. i paired them in a cute green mason jar with an antique flower lid. i love having touches of handmade goodies mixed with vintage finds on my mantel.
i hope this little tour of our mantel inspires you to put out a few pumpkins & spruce up your farmhouse for fall!
also, i am so excited to share that steph loves ben has created a little “natalie creates fall decorating package” for you with a fun kraft happy fall banner, felt circle bunting & pom pom flowers! it’s the perfect package to complete your mantel decor. click here to purchase! xo!
do you decorate your mantel for the seasons? please share in the comments!
love,
natalie
Unknown | 27th Sep 15
I haven't done my autumn mantel yet. I must be really late because even my 6 year old son was asking, "Where are the pumpkins, Mom?" Thanksgiving is only 2 weeks away here in Canada, so I'd better get a move on before the family comes for turkey dinner. I think I'll start with some pom-pom flowers just like yours!
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