Fall Mantle

Took a break today from doing birthday decorations and I finally decorated my mantle. The fire mantle is one project I would love to redo, however we are not ready to take on this project. I have seen beautiful mantles, but with my mantle its more like a love and hate relationship, so I am going to be grateful I have a mantle and make it look lovely for the fall. I have two looks and I would love for you all to tell me which one you love. Everything I used is from stuff I had on hand, yard sales and the dollar store.

The mantle, the wood is rough cut cedar wood

First look -added some pumpkins, candles, mirror and fall leaves.

After I was writing this post, I realized I didn't care too much for this look and I redid the mantle again. This is the second look and I love the way the mantle looks now.

Second look - not cold enough for a fire, its just for ambience 

True story, I forgot we closed the flue so the smoke was coming in the house. I had to laugh, because I was trying really hard to set the mood. LOL! The good thing it was only paper burning and it was burning out. Lesson learned.

This is a meddlion

Put the swag underneath. It looks like it fills the space.

Add fabric and leaves and I made art.

Living in Florida, I don't really get into fall till October, so how did I do? I love the second look, which one do you like? I love comments so drop me a line and let me know what you think. : )  Have a great week.

Vanessa