Are you thinking about putting together your fall mantel in the next week or so? I started mine last week and thought you might want to take a peek!
I’ve told you before that I think one of the biggest decorating challenges is having a TV over the mantel and still maintaining a beautiful focal point in the room. Our new (old) house has a large stone fireplace and that huge TV so my mantle decorations tend to get lost! With that in mind, I added height on either side of the TV and layered fall elements on the mantle to bring attention to the decor…
Every year my decorating is just a little bit different than the year before! Do you guys do that, change it up? I added a few picks to the tall arrangements on the either side of the TV…I got these great galvanized containers and the picks at Hobby Lobby...I love the containers, they remind me of a French flower bucket…
And when you start with a couple of inexpensive leaf garlands and add some fall picks your fall mantel looks beautiful without spending a ton of money. We always have candles and lights in the fall and through winter, the mantel glows at night with the LED lighted picks and the grapevine sphere lights…
I did a little video on my Youtube Channel that shows how the mantel came together from naked to warmed up for autumn…(this is not because you guys need me to show you how to decorate, it’s because some of you might be like me and enjoy decorating with friends!)
Sending love as always~xo
Julia @ Cuckoo4Design says
September 5, 2013 at 7:08 amWOW, you rock! You even make movies and you are a natural in front of the camera! I love your cutie on the ottoman 😉 sleeping away! The mantel turned out so pretty!
Robin says
September 5, 2013 at 3:55 pmJulia, isn’t the pup so cute!? Thank you friend xo
Diana says
September 5, 2013 at 7:08 amPretty, pretty I really like the containers. The selection of picks are wonderful, I always have problems putting them together not sure why. Oh well, you did a great job.
Robin says
September 5, 2013 at 3:56 pmDiana, I have a hard time choosing them! There are so many pretty ones at the store! xo Thank you friend
Angela says
September 5, 2013 at 8:42 amBeautiful mantle! I finally started get my fall things out yesterday too! You give such wonderful inspiration! Thank you!~Angela
Robin says
September 5, 2013 at 3:57 pmAngela, isn’t it fun to pull it all out and have a look at your inspiration!? xoxo Enjoy!
Julie Garmon says
September 5, 2013 at 9:00 amI could watch you and learn all day long!! This is so much fun and I’m so stinkin’ proud of you!!! You’re a natural TV star, Robin.
I don’t have a mantle–just a wood burning stove. Any suggestions?
XOXO Sending love right back to you.
Robin says
September 5, 2013 at 3:58 pmJulie , decorate above your big window behind your table (am I remembering right???) And on your coffee table (bet you do that already!) xooxox
Julie Garmon says
September 5, 2013 at 5:11 pmYou’re remembering exactly right! Thanks, Rob.
Gail Williams says
September 5, 2013 at 10:08 amRobin,
I love the mantle…the height of the containers is perfect! I am inspired and will go to the basement and
gather my fall decoration boxes! In NC there is a nip in the air in the early morning and late evenings…so fall is around the corner!
Have a blessed day!
Gail Williams
Clyde, NC
Robin says
September 5, 2013 at 3:59 pmGail, I love love love that you already have a bit of cool in the air where you are!!! It’s coming here soon I just know it! xo
Joanne says
September 5, 2013 at 3:01 pmLoved the video , and your southern accent 🙂
I can’t wait to decorate for fall !
Joanne
Robin says
September 5, 2013 at 4:00 pmJoanne, thank you sweet friend! I didn’t know I even had an accent until these videos! xoxo 🙂
[email protected] says
September 5, 2013 at 3:59 pmI love how colourful it is!
Robin says
September 5, 2013 at 4:01 pmIt’s all the colors of fall isn’t it Magali! xo
Sharon says
September 5, 2013 at 6:01 pmThe mantel looks great, Robin! The owl is the perfect touch.
I loved watching the video. You make me smile…and I adore you!
xo
Robin says
September 6, 2013 at 8:31 pmSharon, thank you for being you! So encouraging and gifted at making people feel valued …sending love my friend xo
Pam says
September 7, 2013 at 6:57 pmLove your tutorial! I really like the idea of the tin containers. I have a large collection of tin cans in my garage and this gave me an idea of how to them. I may try hot gluing a few together to get the height I need. Thanks for the inspiration! Happy Fall!
Robin says
September 8, 2013 at 3:57 amPam, I love the idea of combining the tin cans! Happy Fall to you too my friend xo
Jen M says
September 9, 2013 at 8:52 amRobin, Love the mantle. The owl is a fun part of it as well. Happy fall my sweet friend.