Monday I mentioned that I worked on our fall mantle over the weekend.
I kept it simple using things I already had.
Because my handwriting is so horrific I used stencils to write the word gather on the chalkboard.
The fact that it’s still 83 degrees outside can’t stop my love. Nope – can’t hold me down. But don’t get too worried, I don’t have any pumpkins by my front door……….yet.
Are you embracing fall in your home?
Linking up At The Picket Fence, Centsational Girl
Your mantel looks great! I like that you kept it simple…I am still working on putting together my fall mantel!
It looks awesome! Although I am thrilled about the weather, I haven't done any fall decorating yet. Thanks for the inspiration!
Love your mantel, it looks fabulous. Gorgeous room. No no pumpkins by the door, but I did put one on the dining table. Hugs, Marty
Love the simplicity of it, yet it still has warm textured layers and I'll always love your horse for the perfect bit of quirk! 🙂
The mantel looks great, your whole room looks amazing actually! I have been working on fall in my house slowly. This weekend I am working on the outside to make it fall.
Looks beautiful my dear. Love the leaf garland. Our temps just started to hear up again. Ahhhh!
It looks so comfy and cozy in there…I can just smell the pumpkin spice!! (c: I think I need to jump into my fall decorating…screw those 100 degree temps! I need a sweater!!! (c:
I love that your nod to fall is subtle. This room might be my fave in your house – but then you show another room and I think that might be my fave….basically I just want to move right in!
Pretty, pretty!
it looks beautiful! i love the gather and love the wheat!
It's 102 here. No. Not embracing fall. Damn desert.
So pretty Carmel! I love the warmth. I can't get geared up for fall yet!
This is my most fave fall mantel I have ever seen. 🙂
I would love to be embracing the approach of fall, but unfortunately it's 105 degrees outside today. So…instead, I'm embracing your enthusiasm for fall. The mantel looks lovely!
–Suzi
So cute! I love the leaf bunting!
Carmel, it looks nice, except for that horses head. I just do not get it. I have seen them everywhere, and it is not at all pretty to me.Sorry.
It looks wonderful Carmel!! I love the "Gather" on the chalkboard & the leaf garland! Very pretty!
Thanks everyone! Now if I could just get some cooler weather we could start a fire!
No apology necessary – we all love different things – that's what makes the design world go round.
Hi Carmel. I just have to say how much I love this room (pre fall mantle), although I like the mantle as well. I just live all the color and texture and layering and yummy ecelectic-ness that is this space. I actually really like the horse! Im hoping to find a giraffe one soon. They are my absolute fav. I actually recently discovered your blog and I seriously look forward to it every day. Its one of my must-read-during-my-breaks-at-work indulgences. Thanks so much for sharing your home with us.
Absolutely love! From the animal head to the "gather" – I would love to know how you stenciled with chalk. Simple and pretty – and the colors work so well with the room.
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It looks greats Carmel. Im soooo needing to get a little Fall on over here-but Im knee deep in projects and fear I may miss the Fall decorating all together. BUT theres always Christmas! 🙂