Morphed Mantel

Here, in all its 'plainness' is the mantel as it appeared here last week.  All stripped of its summer-ness and waiting for fall.

I started looking around the house (and basement and chicken coop) to see what was available and started adding things...

First, a throw from Scotland with rich red and gold...

Next, a pillow with the same hues was added to THE CHAIR...

Gasp!  I almost forgot about this!!!

I was so happy to find this great vintage olive bucket locally for a fabulous price; they're all gone now.  Why, why didn't I buy two, or three while I could??

A bare grapevine wreath will lean against the hearth; can't attach it to the brick!  (And I did remove the tag!!!)  It will have a bow if/when I can find ribbon I like!

Also added was this print of a watercolor (it's just 'leaning' in a frame for now).  I love the colors...very fallish, and it goes so well with everything else!  It's also a horizontal print and I'm very 'into' vertical.  Tomorrow it will be framed vertically, to add height. 

Since the mantel has an outlet, of course I had to add...lamps!  (These, however, have been replaced with some shorter ones)

This garland from HL was added; I've had it for years and have not been able to find another like it...

And here is the finished product (by the way, pumpkins ARE coming...just a little later!):

I love the blue shades in this brick!

The olive bucket was going to hold a bunch of 'naturals' but when I added them, it was just too much 'stuff.'  The addition of the asparagus fern (from the deck) looks much neater!

There was also a secretary in the entry way involved:

And look...one of Donna's ravens came to visit!

Next I'll work on the door, and then it will be time to haul out Mr. Scarecrow!

It's been just beautiful the last several days; I hope you have all had a great weekend and will enjoy an even better week!

I'll be joining some of these fabulous gatherings!

Fall Mantel Link Party ~ Design Stash

Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage

Amaze Me Monday @ Dittle Dattle

Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch

Making The World Cuter Monday @ Making The World Cuter

Mingle Monday @ Add a Pinch

Show Off Your Cottage Monday @ The House in the Roses

Bedazzle me Monday @Everything Under the Moon
Creative Mondays @ Judy H-J's Thoughts - A Twinless Twin
Show Me What You Got @ Our Delightful Home
Dear Lillie Link Party @ Dear Lillie
Just A Party with My Peeps @ How to Nest for Less
Cowgirl Up @ The Farmhouse Porch
It's Show Off Monday @ Kampen Lane

Mosaic Monday @ The Little Red House

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm 

Time to Shine @ A Diamond in the Stuff 
Tuesday Cuppa Tea@ Antiques and Teacups 
Table Top Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life 
Talent Tuesday @ Vintage Wanna Bee

Twice Owned Tuesday @ Creating a House of Grace

Tuesday Link Party @ A Bowl Full of Lemons

Knick of Time Tuesday @ Knick of Time

Tuesday's Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Anything Goes @ Type A

Club G.W. @ Charm Bracelet Diva 
Show Me What Ya Got@Not JUST a Housewife
Inspiration Board @ Homework
Rock 'N Share @ The Shady Porch
Be Inspired @ Elizabeth & Co.

What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants

Works for Me Wednesday @ We are THAT Family

Primp Your Stuff Wednesday @ Primp
White Wednesday @ Faded Charm 
Wednesday Link Party @ Very Merry Vintage Style
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style 
Show and Tell @ Blue Cricket Design

Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here

Create and Share @ Trendy Treehouse
Link It Up Wednesday @ Junk in Their Trunk
Sugar & Spice @ Seven Thirty Three
Show & Share @ Southern Lovely
No Orange Autumn Decor @ Homastyle

Share Your Creations @ Kristen's Creations

Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch to Yours

Time Travel Thursday @ Brambleberry Cottage 
Catch a Glimpse Thursday @ A Glimpse Inside

Creative Things Thursday @ The Vintage Farmhouse

Vintage Thingie Thursday @ The Coloradolady

Pearls and Lace Thursday @ Faith, Grace, and Crafts

Pin'Inspirational Thursday @ The ArtsyGirl Connection

Thrifty Thursday @ Tales from Bloggeritaville 
Cute & Creative @ Dumpster Diva

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

Coffee & Conversation @ Passionately Perfect
Thrift'n On a Thursday @ Savvy City Farmer 
Debbiedoo's Newbie Party @ Debbiedoo's
Thursday Favorite Things @ Katherine's Corner
Home and Garden Thursday @ A Delightsome Life
Creative Thursday @ Michelle's Tasty Creations and Crafty Ideas
Potpourri Party @ 2805

Chic on a Shoestring ~ Flaunt It Friday
My Romantic Home  ~Show and Tell Friday
Flaunt It Friday ~ Chic on a Shoestring

Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors

Under the Table and Dreaming ~ Sunday Showcase
Sunday's Best Party @ My 1929 Charmer

It's Party Time @ It's So Very Cheri

The Tablescaper ~ Seasonal Sundays