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Fall Mantel…

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Better late than never I always say…
Well it’s taken me a couple of tries but I’ve finally finished my fall mantel.

Have you ever tried to decorate something, a room or maybe a vignette and even though all the elements were great the finished product just didn’t sit right with you?
That’s what happened with my first mantel.

It was just not coming together.

I started adding things and taking away others, and then it looked worse.

 I learned a valuable lesson.
Start from scratch.
When things aren’t coming together the way you like,
take away everything and start with a clean slate.

Start bringing back the elements you absolutely love/need and build from there.

In my case, I really wanted the woody elements of the birch logs and candle holders so that’s what I started with and since it’s fall the pumpkins were a must have as well.
I wanted to mix some color  in so I added the dried blue hydrangeas.
I also added my little decoupaged pumpkin to break up the whiteness of all the pumpkins.
Adding candle light to anything brings a lovely glow and a festive touch.
(The tutorial for the birch log is here and it’s probably best to use those little battery operated tea lights instead of the ones I have here, much safer!)

So this is what I came up with.
It has all  my favorite elements and goes well with the rest of the space.

Thanks for dropping by and allowing me to share my mantel saga with you!
And please don’t think that I’m ignoring you all, for some reason blogger is not letting me post my comments on your blogs! I’m able to post on only a few blogs, still trying to work this out.
I’m still here, lurking around! Lol.

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  3. I had that problem with posting comments last week. It seems to have corrected itself.

    Lovely mantel vignette and I love the elements you used. I {heart} birch logs! The tall birch sticks in the vase is a great idea for height and repetition. Love that the candleholders are chippy and so is the other pumpking. Very cool and a great look. If I ever finish my mantel construction I will be sure to use this as a model for layouts, texture and hints of colour. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. looks lovely! fabulous candlesticks! and that little decoupaged pumpkin is really cute!

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  13. Wow I just saw this on hooked on houses link party and it caught my eye! It looks so pretty and subtle. Love the birch log and the not so fall hydrangea that just adds the right amount of color. Beautiful! My favorite for sure.

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  15. Isn't that frustating! It seems your new approach produces greats results. Your mantel looks amazing. I love the white pumpkins with the birch logs. So unique.

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  18. It is beautiful Kim, I love the birch log candle holder and that flowery pumpkin is so pretty.
    xo

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  22. I love the white with pale blue together too, especially with distressed wood color.
    It turned very cute!
    Hugs
    Silvia

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  24. I just LUV the blue hydrangeas mixed with the whites, Kimberly! That deco pumpkin is just perfect with all the white, too. You did good, girl! 🙂

    xoxo laurie

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  32. Incredible!!! It is so peaceful and warm. I love the candlesticks and the 3 birch sticks in the glass jar. Love, love love it all!

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  33. I adore what you did-the white pumpkins, blue hydrangeas and birch twigs bring together a rustic elegance!

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  40. I don't know how i keep missing these amazing blog posts…! This mantel is insane it's so gorgeous! I love everything about it!

    Cindy

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