We love our mantels around the blogosphere.
I had ours decorated in the summer, but the last one we talked about was my spring mantel. Very green, crisp, and well, spring.
My buddy Layla is hosting a Fall Mantel party, and I wanted to share with you guys what ours looks like this year.
Pretty simple. Very simple, actually.
I am not always in the mood to add pumpkins, leaves, etc. and have themed fall decor. Sometimes, but not always. This was one of those sometimes when I still craved a cleaner mantel-scape, but wanted to warm up our living room with some wood and fall color.
The two newest additions are those lovely printer drawers. I heart them with all my wittle heart.
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I grabbed them from an Etsy shop, Sweet Atmosphere, and they are fab. The architectural structure of them alone was reason enough for me, and filling them with little somethings is exciting, too.
Speaking of little somethings, the little blue cards you see are from one of my FAVORITE Etsy shops, 58 and Grace. I got these antique hotel cigar machine cards simply for their color…and I’ve used them all over.
You know me and books. I had to use a stack to hold this little turquoise tid bit that I received while working with Southern Living at HOME (now Willow House).
And this guy might be my new favorite accessory.
I picked it up at an antique mall, and while I paid $18, I knew it was a work of art and reclaimed wood…plus, I LOVED it, and didn’t have to make it myself. The colors are muted, warm, and easily pull some fall decor into our living room.
There you have it, friends. The perfectly imperfect Fall mantel.
I can’t wait to link up and check out everyone else’s work this year!
Happy Fall, Y’all!!!
It looks so pretty and you are right it brings just he perfect touch of fall with the warm woods. Happy Fall!
OH! Love the drawers on the mantel! I just purchased 2 of them from another collector last week! Was not sure where/how I was going to hang them.Thanks for sharing and your continued Inspirations!
Very pretty. Love the printer drawers.
I love love your mantel. I think mine needs some help, thanks for the inspiration!
Love the simplicity. I only slightly change my mantle at Christmas, no other time of year is it touched.
TTFN ~
Have a great week ~
Hugs,
Marydon
I love that you didn’t use the conventional Fall colors . Love it! I would love if you stopped by and scoped out my “unconventional ” fireplace mantel .
I love that in our own homes, we can do as we please. There are no rules and you can celebrate the changing season in what ever way speaks to you. The warm wood tones are perfect. You have some wonderful treasures and a gorgeous home!
Where can I find those curtains??
Jealous!
There is no better place to express individuality and tastes than through decor. Your mantle is simply elegant. The colors and textures are perfect for fall & the printer drawers are classic. The next time I make a mistake(who me?) I’m going to borrow your blog title when I explain I am “perfectly imperfect” – I love it!
Love your mantle! I bought a printer’s tray/drawer back when they were popular in the mid 70’s. I had it laying around and had never used it for years. I decided to cut it in thirds. I now have 1/3 of it displayed on my mantle like you did – which I love – and another 1/3 propped up on a table against the wall in my dining room. So glad they can be used again! Thanks for all the great ideas you share with us!!!
I love the mirror – it was the first thing I noticed, but I assumed (hoped…) that you’d have a tutorial on how to make it. I think you have enough to keep you busy though! Thanks for sharing, your mantle looks beautiful.
I love the printer trays and how you have displayed them! I just saw a mirror like the one on your mantle the other day at the flea market. I immediately thought of you because you gave us a sneak peak the other day. In that same booth they had a dining table with the reclaimed wood for the top. It looked amazing.
Sandra
Shaunna, I absolutely luv the small mirror that you have leaning on the printer drawer. The mantel is, indeed, simple- so I think it is such a nice change from the usual browns and oranges that most of us usually use in our decorating. I have a hard time with minimalism- I tend to pile things on and on… LOL
So glad I saw your decor tonight. 🙂
~ Sue
Very clever!
Love Love Love Love those printer trays!
I love these! I want some for storing my jewelry! They look great on your mantel!
Love your mantel arrangement – the blues you’ve pulled in are perfect! I’m so glad to see printer trays have come back… they are such architectural beauties all by themselves, aren’t they? Those little cigar machine cards are precious!!
Gorgeous! I especially love that mirror with the reclaimed wood. Where did you get your beautiful living room curtains? I can see them peeking out of the background in a couple of the photos. 🙂
LOVE everything about this 🙂 Laurel@chippingwithcharm
Your mantel looked beautiful both ways! Love the printer trays. If I had a mantel, I would want to decorate it just like yours. Was that an ironstone platter I spied?
Helpful info. Fortunate me I found your website accidentally, and I’m shocked why this accident didn’t took place in advance! I bookmarked it.