easy fall mantel idea

Hey guys! We’re thrilled to be back with some fab friends of ours today, sharing our {second!} fall mantel!

And this one’s an easy fall mantel idea.

This little corner is probably the coziest nook in our house, and it’s come a long way.

Once upon a time, it looked like this. 

And now, well, it doesn’t anymore! 

Can you tell that I’m loving that we have two mantels in our house now? I guess technically, fireplaces. Yes, I am mixing up my words. But it will make the holidays extra fun! #allthestockings

For both fireplaces, we were thrilled to deck them out with Balsam Hill’s Autumn Market collection. They’re gorgeous and bring in so much vibrant color! We’re not ones to decorate hardcore for fall, but we can certainly do beautiful hues. And they’re just the perfect mix.

I also loved mixing in some of my metallic fairytale pumpkins to cozy it up a little. 

The mantel is actually an old piece of barn wood that we grabbed up at a local store, and we love the character that it brings in, along with the mortar rub. And before I forget, the fabulous lights are from Kichler. 

 Oh! And see that art? It actually hides the TV so we have the best of both worlds. — Be sure to check out that post where we have all the details!

It’s hard to tell from the photos, but this is an up close look at what’s over the fireplace.

I like to switch out my art often, but this one has nice simple vibes almost like an abstract painting. When you look closer, they’re old house plans. My grandfather, though I was never able to meet him, built houses for a living and these are some of his plans. It’s really incredible what he was able to accomplish so long ago – he built my grandmother’s house in his off hours at night, himself.

I like to think that a love for home, and creating spaces runs deep in my veins, since this is what we do for a living. ;}

But I do love that before and after!

As always, thank you so much for tuning in. Let us know if we can answer any questions or shoot you in the right direction.

Have an inspired day! 

And be sure to check out our friend’s awesome fall mantels, as well!

I know you are going to love all these beautiful fall decor ideas today! I invited you to hop around and check out what my talented blogging friends have done to decorate their fall mantel or to create a lovely fall vignette in their home…

The Happy Housie
Rooms FOR Rent
The Turquoise Home
Jennifer Rizzo
Craftberry Bush

The Handmade Home
So Much Better With Age
Modern Glam
Grace in My Space
House by Hoff

The DIY Mommy
Jenna Kate at Home
Home Made Lovely
Maison de Cinq
Clean & Scentsible

Tatertots and Jello
A Pretty Life in the Suburbs
All Things With Purpose
Town and Country Living
She Gave it a Go

Hallstrom Home
Sincerely, Marie Designs
Life is a Party
Cherished Bliss
Lolly Jane

This is Our Bliss
Lemon Thistle
My Sweet Savannah
Summer Adams
Taryn Whiteaker

Zevy Joy
Southern State of Mind
Rambling Renovators

I hope you enjoyed the inspiration! Have a beautiful day…