I’ve been busy creating behind the scenes here, and today I get to share with you my fall mantel from last year and from this year for two ideas with pretty drastic feels.
The first is my Coastal Fall Mantel from last year. We were living in California, and I wanted a fall feeling that was different than I’d ever had before. My walls were painted this amazing aqua (Watery from Sherwin-Williams) and I wanted to keep everything fresh.
I started with a reclaimed window and added a family photo taken during the fall. I also added a few quick watercolors, a pumpkin lantern, and some floral elements for a look that I think keeps it bright and open. I was so in love with this mantel, and will be sharing more details soon.
Fast forward to this year, and we’re in Idaho. Our house here has a totally different feel and while some of the elements from last year are the same, I’ve added new projects that more closely align with the rustic feel around here.
My Rustic Fall Mantel reuses the books, leaf watercolor, window, and flowers, but the feel is so much different. Bringing in the oak leaf candle holder, the wreath, and the tea cup make it feel more warm and cozy. And that cute little Felt Pumpkin Garland? It’s a guest post over at Create. Craft. Love. so head on over to see a full tutorial on how to create it.
There’s just one problem…I made a second garland and now I can’t decide which one I like best. Here’s the second one.
This one is over at the Core’Dinations Blog today (I’m on their Core Team, which I’m so excited about) with a full tutorial. I told you I’d been busy!
There are things I like about each garland, but I haven’t decided which one will stay up–or should I combine them? So many options!
Which mantel (Coastal or Rustic) do you like better? And which of the garlands do you like better?
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You come up with the easiest items to make/do ! Thank you for putting it out there in cyber land for all of us !
I love easy and quick--everyone can make them! And thank you for coming Diana.
looking good Lisa - love your huge stone fireplace!
I think I've convinced Chad to leave the fireplace--he wanted to rip it out!
I vote for the AUTUMN banner.
I think that's the favorite so far.
i love all the neutrals, and the pumpkin garland is so cute!
Thanks, Steph!
I love the pumpkin garland! Sooo cute.
Thanks, Cori! I love them too.
Wow! I love them all! You just need 3 fireplaces! The garlands are too cute!
Three fireplaces sounds like a cozy home!
I went back and forth. I love them both but I think I'm leaning Rustic!
I meant to say pumpkin! :)
The pumpkins are pretty cute, although I should have put them on the suede cord instead of the ribbon...