Simple Fall Mantel

There has been talk of Fall all over blogland for weeks, but since we’ve still been pool-side every weekend, I wasn’t exactly ready to dive in to the new season. (See what I did there? #punny) Then all of a sudden, we woke up to 60-degrees, and just like that, it’s Fall. Granted, we’re still in the high-80s by mid-day, but the cool morning means real Fall is around the corner. So I pulled out some decor, and changed up the mantel a bit.

Hi Sugarplum | Simple Fall Mantel

Halloween is big around here (see projects here), so I only use a few small touches for Fall….and the mantel is always an easy spot. I rounded up some glass vases and hurricanes, and filled them with Fall branches and pine cones, then tied burlap ribbon around the glass.

Hi Sugarplum | Simple Fall Mantel

Hi Sugarplum | Simple Fall Mantel

I love the natural elements and textures of Fall, and combining them with shiny metallics.

Hi Sugarplum | Simple Fall Mantel
Hi Sugarplum | Simple Fall Mantel

Hi Sugarplum | Simple Fall Mantel

Hi Sugarplum | Simple Fall Mantel

The other side of the mantel is balanced with a cluster of candlesticks, and a big bowl of pine cones and rattan pumpkins.

Hi Sugarplum | Simple Fall Mantel
Hi Sugarplum | Simple Fall Mantel 

Hi Sugarplum | Simple Fall Mantel

I may not be sipping a Pumpkin Spice Latte yet, but thanks to a little decor switch-up and air-conditioning, it’s looking and feeling like Fall in here! Are you decorating for Fall? Does it even feel like Fall where you are?

Here’s a few links for projects seen in this post:

Excited to share this mantel with my friend Sarah over at Thrifty Décor Chick
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And I just have to spread the word about an amazing opportunity from my friend Sheaffer at Pinterest Told Me To. She has partnered with Ann Taylor Loft to gift one amazing mom of a child with special needs a $500 shopping spree!! Isn’t that the absolute coolest!?! Such an awesome way to honor a deserving mother.

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18 Comments

  1. Love it Cassie 🙂 Looks great! Happy Fall xo Kristin

    Posted 9.24.13 Reply
  2. Fantastic! I love the different heights of the candle sticks and the natural branches. Well done! 😉

    Posted 9.24.13 Reply
  3. I'm with ya…so hard to think fall when it's still hot outside. Pretty touches!

    Posted 9.24.13 Reply
  4. Very simple {yet chic!}, understated and perfect for fall! Love it!

    Posted 9.24.13 Reply
  5. Eva Beaule wrote:

    You are right…fall has arrived. In Southwest Virginia, we had only a brief summer this year! I love the simplicity of your mantle and the natural elements you've included.

    Posted 9.24.13 Reply
  6. Looks so great Cassie! Love the cluster of candlesticks.

    Posted 9.24.13 Reply
  7. Ooh! The candlesticks are my favorite. But I do love burlap thrown on anything. Thanks for sending people my way for the mom celebration!

    Posted 9.24.13 Reply
  8. Wow! That looks so effortlessly beautiful! And I like the way the little touch of burlap just changes everything!! Your style is inspirational dude. And I love those cushions too xxx

    Posted 9.24.13 Reply
  9. Lauren wrote:

    love the pops of burlap! such an easy way to "fall" things up a bit!

    Posted 9.24.13 Reply
  10. Love!

    Posted 9.24.13 Reply
  11. Leslie wrote:

    This is absolutely beautiful. I love it. I love the cleaness and the vibrance of the yellow leaves. Well done. new follower, btw.

    Posted 9.24.13 Reply
  12. I love your mantel and that mirror rocks! It's still warm here, but the faux glow of my led lights and a/c make it feel a bit like fall. And, I mean a teeny bit since my kids went swimming tonight!

    Posted 9.25.13 Reply
  13. Love the burlap around the vases! Such a great touch! Love the little ponecones too. Simple and beautiful

    Laura
    House envy

    Posted 9.25.13 Reply
  14. love this look!! esp the pop of yellow 🙂 xo jillian of cornflake dreams

    Posted 9.25.13 Reply
  15. Love the candlesticks. So simple but visually beautiful!

    Posted 9.25.13 Reply
  16. Beautiful, love the candlesticks, mirror, and yellow stems plus the vases.

    Posted 9.25.13 Reply
  17. Allison wrote:

    It looks very pretty Cassie! Love the Fall branches, cheery yellow and the burlap touches. We're still having warm temps here and I'm chomping at the bit to bust out the boots and scarves. That is a wonderful opportunity your friend Scheaffer has….great cause!

    Posted 9.26.13 Reply
  18. So beautifully understated. Almost makes me want to decorate for fall. Almost. 😉

    Posted 9.26.13 Reply