Mushrooms & Oak Leaves: A Fall Mantel Garland

A close up view of the fall mantel garland made from oak leaves, bittersweet, magnolia, brown and white gingham ribbon, and glittered fern

Explore my autumn mantel decorated with golden oak leaves, bittersweet, glittered fern, velvet mushrooms, and one regal pheasant for a stunning fall mantel garland. Come trip along the oak leaves, Gathering glittering fern, And spring from cap to cap, Where field meets forest and the pheasants roam into the verge. Oh…me and my mushroom mantel…

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Along the Forest Floor – An Autumn Mantel Whimsy

A magical autumn mantel arrangement with velvet mushrooms, Rose Medallion, fall leaves, bittersweet, and whimsical elves

Decorating the mantel for autumn with whimsical mushrooms, lush florals, bittersweet, Rose Medallion, and one playful elf! Don’t miss my tips for temple jar floral arrangements below. I did not intend to do much on this mantel for autumn and then an unplanned stop in HomeGoods led me to these whimsical velvet mushrooms and one…

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Dressing an Elegant Fall Mantel

Small white pumpkin nestled in dried hydrangea blooms surrounding an orange and white Chinese vase filled with orange berry branches

Learn my five tips to decorating an elegant fall mantel and get inspired by mine filled with preserved hydrangea blooms, gold and white pumpkins, Chinese vases, orange berries, and sage green Wedgwood Jasperware. Every year it is a joy and a challenge to create interesting and new seasonal mantels for myself and as inspiration for…

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My Fall Mantel with Ginger Jars & Velvet Pumpkins

Double happiness temple jar nestled on fall mantel

Decorate a traditional fall mantel with ginger jars and velvet pumpkins that feels luxurious and not the least bit farmhouse! What defines fall decor? For me it’s luxurious color and texture, which means rich autumnal hues that reflect the changing leaves and cozy, slightly rustic textures. Fall decor should feel warm and inviting. It should…

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