Craftberry Bush

Late Summer Mantel 2013

Decorating· fall· Mantel Decor· summer

We’re down to our last week of Summer vacation. 
Though the trees are yet to do their wardrobe change,
 there is a slight change in the evening air; its coolness providing
a gentle reminder that Fall is just around the corner. 

I always find it hard to accept the end of Summer as I feel it comes too soon. 
This year in particular felt as if it played itself in fast forward.  

I will however, take any excuse to change up our mantel and the ending of our summer vacation seemed like a good enough excuse.  I wanted to keep the mantel still looking fresh and airy, but at the same time add little touches of Fall.  I combined the greens of Summer and blended them with the more neutrals and browns of Fall.

I am a strong believer in shopping your home.  I will occasionally buy a new item to change vignettes or displays in our home, but most items are recycled from one space to the next.  Doing this is not only money savvy (which hubby appreciates) but also gives items in your home a new life and you learn to appreciate them in a new light. 

This is probably my favourite part of the mantel. 

I used an old frame and wrapped twine around it to display some 
leaves and dried hydrangeas from the garden. It not only serves as the 
focal point of the mantel, but it can be used season after season. 

I also like to use smaller items in a similar 
colour palette to add interest to the display.  

Overall, I think the mantel turned out quite pretty 
and it served as the perfect inspiration for me to 
get excited about Fall.   But all in due time…;)   

What do you think?  Do you like it?
 Do you slowly transition to Fall, or do you just jump in?

Thank you so much for dropping by. 

I hope you have a great day! 

much love,

You can see last year’s late summer mantel HERE 

My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

also sharing at City Farmhouse Inspiration Exchange

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  9. Very pretty, I love what you did with the frame! The dried flowers carry a little of summer into the fall. And a collection of vintage bottles always looks so charming!

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  13. Love your mantle ideas! I am waiting for our new mantle to be complete and hope you don’t mind if I use some of your great ideas. Thanks for the inspiration.

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