I love
fall
because it feels like hope.
There are no worldly strings attached
and
no pressure to bear.
It is about family and food
and gratitude
and
sports.
It is that long missed
breath of fresh air
after a long hot summer.
My mantel this year,
that is being featured at
Andrea’s blog,
for her Magic of Autumn series
is a mix of those things that
say fall to me this year:
Woodland Spode, burlap,
and burnished gold .
I added antlers and feathers just for fun.
Thank you for the motivating
invitation Amanda-
it got me moving.
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Love your mantel...it is masculine and femine at the same time...very fall...
Very pretty mantle ... poor Bambi! Chuckle!
Have a beautiful weekend.
TTFN ~
Marydon
Your words are always just as "pretty" as your images!
Brenda
Your mantel looks beautiful Laura!! I love how you draped the burlap around and those plates are perfect! Looks like a page out of a magazine! Martina
Very well done, I love the color tones that you used. The burlap is a great idea, and I love the feathers!
Your mantel is absolutely gorgeous. I love the touches of gold and the feathers are fantastic. Just perfect. The Spode is beautiful. I really love the look. Hugs, Marty
Your mantel is so pretty, Laura! I just love the urns...are they metal or ceramic?
Love all the interesting elements on your mantel, Laura. Also, I love your writing style....but then, you were an English teacher....I'm sure you taught your students well! Linda
Laura dear, this is just so gorgeous! The spode transfer is one of my favorites for Fall. Everything looks just perfect. Glad you're having some cooler weather down there! xoxo
How stunning! What a wonderful autumn welcome.
I was pleased to see a new post from you. You always inspire.
Your mantel looks fabulous. Fall colors are my favorite. Those Spode (I think) plates look great with burlap.
This is definitely getting me to do something with my mantel. Stunning and what are the dishes?
Laura, what a beautiful post! I love your mantel! It's a gorgeous mix of rustic and classic. XO
What a gorgeous mantle Laura. It makes me want to add some burlap to mine! I love the touch of nature with the antlers and feathers. Patty
Beautiful. Fall colors just flow together to nice. I too enjoy the break from the heat of summer. Bring on fall!
Very pretty! Love the use of burlap! :)
Love the mantle Laura! It is just beautiful. Fall is my favorite season. I have one mantle done and hope to post it this week.
Love your Fall mantel! The feathers are a gorgeous addition! Have a blessed day dear Laura, HUGS!
Gorgeous. I love the burlap layered with your beautiful accents.
LOVE the burlap and antlers - looks wonderful!
Wow - gorgeous! I'm a little slow this year, and I don't think I'll end up with anything even approaching this!
I LOVE your fall mantle with all the natural elements, burlap, and brass! It looks very classy!
Such a handsome fall mantle! I love fall, too. I think it's my favorite season. :)
Gorgeous! You do have a nice flair for decorating. The feathers are really beautiful!
Love your mantle!
burlap, feathers, antlers and brown transferware....you are my kinda gal! Love it all! Thanks! BTW, I've pinned all your lovelies!
Laura, I love the transferware and your mantel is beautiful! I love the feathers in the urns.
Hugs,
Sherry
Hi Laura...
I have always loved the Woodland spode pattern and it's perfect for autumn! What a fabulous idea...to use these gorgeous autumn plates on your mantel...sooo perfect! I also love the tall urn filled with pheasant feathers and the beautiful gold birds (pheasants?)! It's all sooo GORGEOUS!!! Your beautiful mantel is one of my favorites this year! Thank you so much for sharing it with us!
Warmest autumn wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
This mantle is gorgeous!! The woodland theme, the feathers and the bronze touches are perfect for fall. I have a bronze quail like yours... only mine is much smaller.
Just lovely!!
(and p.s. as a white spray paint addict... I love the name of your blog, too!)
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