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Monday, October 7, 2024

Mantel with my Favorite Fall Wreath




Hi Friends, I always look forward to fall and decorating the mantel to create a cozy comfortable space in the hearth room. I'm all about autumn hues and changing leaves, pumpkins, pears, and dried hydrangeas. Quilts and pillows and cozy throws make the seating area a great place to cuddle up, have a cup of tea and read. 





I've had the hearth room put together for fall since early September, but just now sharing because of lighting issues. I have to have a lot of sunlight and added lighting to get any kinds of decent pics. Forget it on overcast days since the hearth room is open concept, but has no direct windows. I'm sorry, I whine about this each time I take photos in here. I love this cozy space so much, but it's just naturally low light.





I've had this lush fall hydrangea and pear wreath that I splurged on about 7 or 8 years ago. I never use it outside so it has held up well in the off-season in storage. When I first purchased it I reworked it a bit, but it's probably my all-time fave of wreaths. I leave the heavy mirror here permanently because it's just too unwieldy to change out. Besides, it bounces what little light that is here, around the room.




Two satin fabric faux pumpkins perch on a bed of moss in my two small compote/vases on a book stack. I may have used them last year, too. They're easy and not fussy. Ironstone pitchers help fill the mantel space. White elements help keep things easy on the eye with few distractions and busy-ness.




With a large wreath front and center, I didn't feel like I needed a lot of other elements. It's easy for me to overdo it on mantel décor, so I've been trying to focus and not scatter too much around. I'm still a "more is more" kind of person, but trying to keep a focal point and let it take the attention.





This is one of my antique armoires that I've had for years which holds a tv in here. I've mentioned before that my two antique armoires are like giant puzzle boxes, that break down into multiple pieces and have to be assembled bit by bit.






I shared an earlier post this season about using pears as a transition bowl filler in late summer and early fall. I have several old ironstone tureens that are minus the lid. So they need something to spice them up a bit with seasonal goodies. The super simple moss ball topiary is just a dowel with grapevine wreath. The antique chippy "cobblers bench" is perfect for this small spot as a footstool/coffee table.




I put together this old metal florist basket several years ago for a fall Basket Hop. It's another item that doesn't change up seasonally. I love the patina on it. It's an easy portable décor item. It's at home on the hearth or the console in the entry. 





The sofa has a "Cathedral Windows" quilted coverlet folded on top created by my mother-in-law back in the late 80's. She's still living and is 99, but sadly her quilting days are over. I was so blessed to receive so many of her lovely pieces of work. This one is in fall hues of browns and cream. I have another one like it in navy and burgundy fabric "windows". 



Since it's into October now, it's time to change out the sunflowers. But I love this big needlepoint vintage pillow and use it as long as I can. Time for my hooked plaid wool pillows to take over. They come out as the weather cools a bit, usually mid to late October.







This pastoral landscape biscuit tin from the 1920's is from Nabisco and looks like a photo or painting. Of course you all know how much I love sheep.







Here are a few other Fall Mantels...


Late October is fun for a Woodland Critter theme.








The snow Owls were a little project about 12 years ago to transform vintage ceramic owls from the 70's trend to use for updated fall décor. They show up in fall on the mantel or the Entry.










And a fun Fall Home Tour from our previous home.













Did you catch my last post on the Fall Cottage Front Porch?




Thanks for coming by. Hope you're having a wonderful Fall weekend!

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8 comments:

  1. It looks so pretty Debra. Fall is here well kinda. We have had great weather the last few weeks and it continues into this week. Drops at night and then in the 70's during the day. I love this weather. Have a great week. Hugs. Kris

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    1. We've had a too warm (upper 80's) for the last two weeks, but it's been 2 months without rain. So we may have no leaf color this season. Enjoy your week, Kris!

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  2. Debra, I'm with you on fall vibes, and I could spend hours relaxing in your space. It's truly lovely! I adore that wreath! The woodland theme is always perfect with fall as well. I have squirrels sitting here and there all year, but in the fall, more woodland pieces appear. Our mornings and evenings have cooled, but the days heat up. Round Top has begun, and friends report that it has been miserably hot. No AC in the tents or fields. Happy Autumn!

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  3. This is one of my favorite rooms in your home, Debra. It just feels perfectly cozy no matter what the season. I love that you've given it a harvest feel. It makes me want to snuggle up and enjoy all that Fall has to offer. I feel like we haven't had much of a Fall in Florida thanks to a very active hurricane season but very much appreciate your kind words, prayers and sweet support. It makes the hard days easier. Big hugs, CoCo

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  4. Debra, you have a signature in design. I always know it's you on Pinterest. I love that wreath and the vignettes.
    Myrna

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  5. Debra,
    Thanks so much for taking the time to visit and for letting me know that you did by leaving such a kind comment!! I love the wreath but what really caught my eye was the basket...So pretty!! I hope you are having a good week!
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog

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  6. Debra,
    I can see why you love that wreath, it's beautiful. Of course your home is a dream.
    Congratulations, you are being featured on TFT. I hope you stop by. https://eclecticredbarn.blogspot.com/2024/10/apples-and-fall-decor-on-tft.html
    Hugs,
    Bev

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