Friday, October 14, 2011

My Fall Mantel


I am usually not late to parties....
(it cant start til we are there!) 
but it seems I missed all the Fall Mantel Linky Parties!

It was kind of hard to get into the "Fall" mood
when it has been in the high 90's all week!

So last nite I switched up the mantel to finally reflect 
the fact that we are halfway thru October.....
(um hello .... is someone going to tell the weather man?!)

One day I will get better at taking/editing pics.

Until then, this is what you get!

Ha.  

 

our wood letterpress letters
"STIGLO"
  



My lovely Santos that I won from My Sweet Savannah.

Her colors are perfect for Autumn.
I have a candle placed on a stand behind her wings.

When we light it she glows....just like an angel ;)





(she used to be in my bedroom, but I think she likes her new spot!)


a stack of old books with a vintage flashlight



it wouldn't be fall without a Yosemite pic!
(from our honeymoon) 





the soft glow from the glass sconces is so pretty...
i love the feathers that I added to my fall arrangement!



Stone vase wrapped with twine and and old ledger page






I added a few more "warm" colored touches....

old piece of fretwork
antique clock face
vintage spools
a white pumpkin tied with burlap ribbon


Even if it doesn't feel like Autumn outside....
It sure is inside!




Fall?!

this guy was sure confused!
Hahaha...

HAPPY WEEKEND!!

XOX,


7 comments:

Unknown said...

Good to see your post!! You are ready for fall. How fun !! I will be here shortly after my sister-in-law leaves.One more day.You got be excited about decorating. One more day. Love the pics Lolo. Have a beautiful and creative weekend... Chickie

Donna Reyne' said...

I know how hard it is to decorate for one season when it feels like another!
But it looks wonderful!
Have a great weekend
hugs
Donna

paige said...

LOVE your puppy peeking around the corner!
that santos is fabulous!
love all your touches :)

Windy Ridge said...

So pretty. Now I am inspired to do a fall mantel:)

tara said...

Well my dear you did good, love the mantel and the vintage flashlights {purr}...I also like your doggie, he does look confused! Are we on for the flea next month? I am saving my pennies, literally! might have to bring my littlest man! :)

Unknown said...

how pretty lolo! i hope you are well! i'm sure you're busy! love your suitcases too! xo susan

Elegant Ground Homeware said...

Love the vintage traincases in the last picture! A bit off the topic but please do an inspiration board for the bedroom, with 1000 thread count flat sheet and all that jazz. I just recently moved to a new home and I'm super excited about decorating but I don't know where to start! Thank you!