This year, in partnership with Shaw Floors, I am joining a fall home tour… and I hate to disappoint, but for me that means the front room. The rest of my house is torn up at the moment… (remember ripping things out is my thing…#remodelaholic)
If you are itching to see an amazing whole home tour please
Can I tell you a secret? I’m not a big decorator… I tend to fall on the quirky side for decor and would rather have nothing on a table than a bunch of stuff… When it comes to holidays, I decorate for Christmas. Don’t get me wrong- I am big on
So anyway, now that that is off my chest…
My mantel.
It has been a sad place where decor items go to die… Don’t get me wrong, I have some things I like on there, but often “people” (meaning my dear, sweet family) just put things there. And I simply ignore them… not my family – the things….
Want to feel better about yourself…
You are welcome.
The room, obviously needed some help, the mantel also. The basic finishes for the room are all still in place and I still love them all! Especially, we love our
20 minutes later after a quick cleaning, and clearing of the mantel (but keeping
I knew I wanted to use a mirror. So I used this (affiliate link) Kenitra mirror by Uttermost.
All of you symmetry folks out there are cursing at me right now! I know, I know, but it did not look good centered. It will get better soon I promise!
Grabbing a few light colored items to pop off
I have to step back and look at the mantel often, and make weird faces at the camera… that is important!
And here is the mantel all finished.
You can download the “Happy Fall” printable plus
The moral of the story… I think I might decorate for holidays a bit more often.
I know I spent the beginning whining about it – mostly because I don’t feel like I am very good at it.
BUT it is SO much more pleasant walking into the room now. Every time I do I am pleasantly surprised and cheered- I might just start doing this more often. We could all use a little holiday cheer, right?
Be sure to check out my dear friend Beth’s fall decor post tomorrow on her blog
Thank you to
More simple fall decorating ideas:
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