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10/01/12

Fall Mantel

Decorating for fall has been really difficult this year.  I would take the decorations out and just stare at them, nothing…..Usually my creative juices start going right away, nope, not this time.  Could it be the weather?  I think so…It is going to be 105 on Monday!  Darn weather is interfering with my decorating!

~I went with a very simple design,  white with pops of orange~

YAY~I can actually participate in next weeks party!
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  1. Gee says

    September 29, 2012 at 10:20 am

    I am in luv with the apples in the rustic container!!!
    beautiful simplicity. luv it 🙂
    Cheers, Gee

    Reply
  2. kelly turk says

    September 29, 2012 at 10:32 am

    Hi, I love all your beautiful and inspiring ideas!! It must be the teacher in me (but “thankful” is only one l at the end:) How easy will that be to fix??? (just remove a little bumpkin:) God Bless and thank you for sharing your creative thoughts!

    Reply
  3. Martina says

    September 29, 2012 at 11:05 am

    Love it Kristin! Love that pretty metal fire screen too!

    Reply
  4. Kristin says

    September 29, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    Love the simplicity! I totally agree I’m sooo not in the mood for decorating for fall, even with the apple cider candle burning!! We went to Oak Glen today and it was almost 90 degrees. Still got some yummy apples and a few pumpkins…hoping to get the table decor finished today! Stay cool my friend!

    Reply
  5. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says

    September 29, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    Gorgeous and simple…just perfect!

    Reply
  6. [email protected] This Top That says

    September 29, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    I am a big fan of simple. lovely

    Reply
  7. [email protected] says

    September 29, 2012 at 7:41 pm

    Beautiful! I love your fireplace any day of the week – dress it up for fall, and I love it even more!

    Reply
  8. Holly says

    September 29, 2012 at 8:35 pm

    Your mantel is always beautiful. We are too hot here on the east coast to decorate for fall too. Dang!

    Reply
  9. Pamela says

    September 30, 2012 at 3:41 am

    105? Wow. Okay, that is one thing I don’t miss about living in So. Cali. I love the little white pumpkins on top of the mantel as well as the reminder to be thankful.

    Reply
  10. Laura @ Our Prairie Home says

    September 30, 2012 at 4:39 am

    Beautiful! The simplicity of it speaks volumes. What a great idea to write the letters directly on the pumpkins. It turned out fantastic and I’m not sure how you were able to do that with 105 degree days. I would definitely not be in the Fall spirit! Gorgeous!

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  11. Rhonda says

    September 30, 2012 at 4:52 am

    So glad I’m not the only one with a late start! Just finished my mantel yesterday…

    And can I also say how happy I am to see I’m not the only one who has to work around a big TV? !

    Reply
  12. Kim Chobanian says

    September 30, 2012 at 5:32 am

    Very nice! Now you motivated me to get my decorations out! 😉

    Reply
  13. Lisa says

    September 30, 2012 at 5:40 am

    Wow, even with decorator’s block you pulled together a pretty fall mantle!! Your fireplace is one of my favorite parts of your house – love the stained wood and stone!

    Reply
  14. Bliss says

    September 30, 2012 at 6:50 am

    I agree, hard to think Fall when it’s still swimming weather outside.

    ~Bliss~

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  15. Becca says

    September 30, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    105 … seriously? Ugh. Well, you sure wouldn’t be able to tell that by the incredible beautiful Fall mantel that you’ve created inside! I absolutely love it … while you may call it simplistic, it’s sure does pack a punch. Adding the letters to the pumpkins is genious, and the pops of orange are fabulous. You always inspire!

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  16. debbiedoos says

    October 1, 2012 at 4:02 am

    So pretty! Did I see it is your birthday today? Happy Birthday, have a great day. See you mid week for the party. I must get busy too.

    Reply
  17. Tiffini says

    October 1, 2012 at 7:51 am

    I am feeling a wee bit the same Kristin..but honestly – I love the simple look. It is not so much that you are going to be sick of it.
    It is classic and simple…love it:)
    xo

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  18. Vanessa says

    October 1, 2012 at 9:37 am

    It’s just lovely Kristin and I found myself going with a much more simple look on my mantel this year too. Yours is just lovely and so elegant! 🙂
    Vanessa

    Reply
  19. Betsy(@coastal-colors) says

    October 1, 2012 at 10:36 am

    I love your Fall mantel! The tiny pumpkins are so cute with “Thankful” on them! I also love your hearth; it ties in so well with your mantel! I know what you mean about the heat; it doesn’t feel like Fall!

    Reply
  20. Pam @ Simple Details says

    October 1, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    We’re getting lows in the 30s later in the week, so despite your mood & heat wave it looks beautifully inviting & cozy to me!

    Reply
  21. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    October 1, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    Love your simple mantel – must be tough to think fall in that heat!
    Kelly

    Reply
  22. Kristy says

    November 9, 2012 at 8:06 am

    Love your fireplace stone, what is it?

    Reply
  23. Gloria says

    March 30, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    I live in Cold “Canada”…and am thinking of putting our flatscreen TV over the fireplace, such as you have.

    Does the fireplace effect the TV at all? Do you have your fireplace on very much, is it gas or wood?
    Enjoyed your blog and all your ideas!

    Reply
  24. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    June 24, 2013 at 10:48 pm

    Loved clicking through and finding this while pinning your other post. You see, this was posted on my first day of blogging – October 1, 2012. I love that so much. And I love reading the comments and seeing how many friends I now recognize after just 9 short {and sometimes long} months. I’m so glad we connected here online. Your home is beautiful, just like you!!
    xoxo

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  25. Anita says

    January 5, 2015 at 8:56 am

    Hi!
    This is beautiful! Where did you purchase your fireplace screen? I have been looking for one just like that.

    Thanks!
    -Anita

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    • Kristin says

      January 5, 2015 at 7:03 pm

      We actually found it when a business was moving and was selling everything out of their warehouse, wish I could be of more help.

      Reply
  26. Joe says

    March 16, 2015 at 3:57 pm

    Kristin,
    What is the stone used on the elevated hearth?

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      March 16, 2015 at 5:24 pm

      Hi Joe- I looked at the invoice and it does not give the brand name. The stone is also faux, wish I could be of better help.

      Reply
  27. tarra says

    April 8, 2015 at 8:58 pm

    Love your mantel where did you get it?

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      April 12, 2015 at 4:55 pm

      Hi Tara- We built it using a 4×2, stained and distressed it.

      Reply
      • brittany says

        June 29, 2016 at 6:15 pm

        Do you know what color stain you went with?

        Reply
        • Kristin says

          July 5, 2016 at 6:29 pm

          We went with a dark ebony stain

          Reply
  28. Kristen johnson says

    March 1, 2016 at 5:06 am

    Does your stone have a cut out space behind of the big screen tv or is the tv mounted with bracets to the stone?

    Reply
  29. Sara Meyer says

    November 29, 2016 at 6:28 am

    is the name of the stone mountain blend from Eldarado?

    Reply
    • Kristin says

      November 29, 2016 at 7:03 pm

      Hi Sara, yes it is, let me know if you have any other questions, happy to help

      Reply

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