Happy Monday everyone I hope you had a great weekend! I’m so excited to reveal our Fall Mantel today! I’m calling it my goldy-glam mantel because of all the sparkly gold. There’s just something about gold (real or fake) that makes everything feel fancier right? Anywho, here she is all glammified.
I love the new mirror I got from Kirkland’s because it’s substantial in size, and looking back I think I’ve been using mirrors that were too small above the mantel! By the way, this is my “fake” mantel if you are new here to my site. :) Then flanked the ends with 2 large vases and some red berry filler and I love the size of those too.
I bought those 2 owls at Homegoods and they were originally dark brown, so I just spray painted them with a metallic gold spray paint.
And next to the owls I just put some vase filler in my 2 large cloches I already had. So simple! And yes, you’ll notice I went for symmetry again on this mantel. I just can’t help it. Me and symmetry are like two peas in a pod. We just get along well. :)
I have to give big props to my husband for hanging up my garland for me. Yes, I said my husband.
It’s like ummm, perfect, and that’s why I had him do it. :) My garland is just the $2.99 strand from Hobby Lobby in the Christmas section. Then I found some pretty copper pinecone ornaments to hang in between. I love how it came out because it’s just like what I had envisioned in my head!
He hung everything up with the tiny command hooks and picture wire.
The ornaments are hanging just on their regular ornament hooks.
I took my dough bowl and filled it up with glittery pumpkins and gourds and my giant antique acorns that I got last year.
And here are a few more full shots for ya.
So what do you think? Are you loving gold this year too? I always love white/silver at Christmas time, but I’m thinking a gold tree would be pretty awesome. We’ll see what happens with that! :) In the meantime though, I’m loving the more traditional Fall colors on our mantel this year. And while I don’t have tons of orange or pumpkins on the mantel, it doesn’t mean it’s not seasonally appropriate. I think it screams Fall in a more elegant way than I normally do! And see, I told you I love several different looks. :)
Also, If you want to check out my other Fall Mantels you can view them in this post. Linking this post up to Kate’s Fall Mantel Party.
xxoo,
Decorchick!
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Love, love, LOVE…..truly, it is STUNNING! And here I was feeling all sorry for myself because I don’t have a mantel, until I saw the last picture and discovered it is just a shelf that LOOKS like a mantel. And now I love it even more. :-)
haha aww thank you Ruth!!
You know, I have never been much of a gold person, but this is beautiful! And I think I could incorporate this into my home! I agree, it’s a much more sophisticated/elegant way of decorating for fall than we normally see. Great job!
I never have been a gold person either Jessica, but this year it’s really grown on me. Thank you!!
It looks great! I love the owls and the those big vases! Too funny…I revealed my gold mantel today too….great minds! ;)
Thank you Cassie! We are smart. :)
LOVE LOVE LOVE that garland! absolutely adorable! I am in the fall mood now…thanks alot! ;}
gross. *a lot. ;}
Haha thank you Ashley!!
It looks fantastic! I LOVE the gold owl.
Thanks Courtney! :)
Oh I absolutely love this fake mantle idea. I may have to try this, I really want a mantle to decorate :) of course, the fireplace would be nice too.
Your mantle display is just fabulous.
Happy Fall,
Thanks so much Chrissy. Yes, a fireplace would be cool, but work with what you got right? :)
Love your mantle, so pretty! The gold garland is my favorite part.
Thank you Kristy!
I haven’t wanted a mantel in my house more than right now. That is beautiful. Great work.
Simply stunning, you do have a great talent for designing.
My husband finally agreed to a fake mantel, I’ve been bugging him since seeing all your beautifully decorated displays. Now I just need to decide what I’d like.
Hugs, Lori m
Beautiful!!! The mirror is fabulous and the beautiful gold and fall accents are so pretty :)
xoxo, Tanya
Love it! I’ve always liked gold and silver too. I’m putting both in my bedroom re-do. Maybe a bit glitzy but hey, as far as I’m concerned, if I like it, it’s ok. :) Seriously need a mantle/shelf like that! You always do so many neat things with it. This display is beautiful! The garland really is great.
xo
Pat
So fresh and fun! My 3 1/2 year old would freak as she’s super into owls right now. Thanks for sharing! -Heather
Loving this gold & glam fall mantel!! So pretty!! That mirror is gorgeous!!
This is simply stunning! And so unusual too.
Brenda
Beautiful mantle, the garland is so well done, I love the idea of using the beaded garland and adding the pine cones. It’s gorgeous, I love it.
It definitely says fall for sure! Love the color scheme, so lovely with that antiqued shelf/mantel. I think I love the glittery little pumpkins most. :)
Love everything about this one!
I love the vases with the floral arrangement. So pretty! I saw those cute little owls today while at home goods, well similar probably, and thought they were adorable. Nicely done!
Oh my GOSH!! It’s GORGEOUS, Emily!! I love how the mirror some how transforms in my mind and looks like it’s encircled with little circles of wood. isn’t that funny? But, it totally does. AND just when I thought that garland wasn’t “in” anymore, you go and prove me wrong! ;)
Emily, I love your new glam mantel! It is truly glam but still has a warmth too it, which I love!
Love it! The gold owls are just fantastic, and I love the whole gold theme you’ve got going on there. Very autumn-glamtastic! :-D
Stopping by from Centsational Girl’s mantel party! :)
I have that same mirror over my mantel and I just love it! You can dress it up or down during any season. I love your faux mantle, by the way. I want one to go over my spa tub in the master bath. Need something to warm up all that tile!
Love, love, love! So glad I found you through the Centsational Girl party! Everything is fantastic – the owls, the garland, the mirror!!
Hands down from all the fall mantels linked to the Centsational Girly fall mantel party, yours is my absolute favorite! I keep revisiting it for inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing!
I love that mirror!! Where did you get it? Super cute.
I love that this is not your “normal” fall mantle. Its a little bit discreet and classy. I love it ;) You should enter it into Craftbaby’s Fall Decor Challenge! :)
http://www.craftbaby.com/contests/31/Fall%20Decor
XO
Candie
I love it! I don’t have a real mantel either. I automatically go for gold during Fall, it’s such a gorgeous way to bring out the natural elements. Very glam but not froo froo. It’s perfect!
love love the white and the gold & rust colors!
Those vases are just wonderful.