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Simplified Fall Mantel

September 24, 2012  Fall | Mantels | Uncategorized

You all know I’ve got lots of “stuff”.

Stuff found at estate sales and flea markets.

Vintage, fabulous stuff – but stuff nonetheless.

So I’m craving simplicity …

starting with my fall mantel.

fall mantel decorating ideas

A few pears from the farmer’s market.

An old wire basket filled with mason jars.

Fall Mantel decorating ideas - this is gorgeous!

Sticks collected during a walk in the woods.

simple fall mantel decorating ideas - this is gorgeous!

It’s all the stuff this mantel needs.

In case you are wondering about my abundance of stuff, check out my collections to see what I mean.

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  1. Brenda

    September 24, 2012 at 6:34 am

    Kelly – it looks beautiful! I love the simplicity. I had to keep my focus on the mantel though – that gorgeous light fixture kept grabbing my attention!
    My mantel is far from simple this year (which is why it’s not done yet.). But I do have sticks in a vase! lol. So maybe my elements are simple, just not the overall execution. So now you have me thinking of editing…

    LOVE your mantel!!

    Brenda

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  2. Heidi McCarty Milton

    September 24, 2012 at 6:40 am

    I think this is one of my favorites. Less is more for sure… I’m already thinking of editing my fall mantel and I just finished it yesterday – lol! Happy Monday, Kelly!
    xo Heidi

    Reply
  3. aimee {sixteen fourteen}

    September 24, 2012 at 7:00 am

    I LOVE IT!!! It’s just perfect in its simplicity. 🙂

    Reply
  4. angie

    September 24, 2012 at 8:04 am

    That’s my kind of mantel. Just enough stuff. I love the light fixture too! Great job, as usual!

    Reply
  5. kim

    September 24, 2012 at 8:10 am

    Kelly, it is perfect. I did a more simple look this year, too.

    Reply
  6. Jami at freckled laundry

    September 24, 2012 at 8:18 am

    I love simplicity and your mantel looks great. xo

    Reply
  7. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real

    September 24, 2012 at 8:19 am

    It’s so simple and perfect! Just stunning! And what an amazing light fixture!!!

    Reply
  8. [email protected]

    September 24, 2012 at 8:19 am

    I am so loving your “simplified mantel”….off to get started on my fall projects…a tad behind!!…

    Reply
  9. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

    September 24, 2012 at 8:23 am

    simplicity at it’s best!!

    Reply
  10. Anita Diaz

    September 24, 2012 at 8:52 am

    Kelly, it is just beautiful! Love the branches!

    Reply
  11. Mary

    September 24, 2012 at 9:29 am

    Your mantel is simply perfect, Kelly.

    Reply
  12. Mary Alice Patterson

    September 24, 2012 at 9:32 am

    Perfect! I love the simplicity of natural elements.
    Mary Alice

    Reply
  13. cassie

    September 24, 2012 at 9:37 am

    i pinned it- love its simplicity and the pop of green!

    Reply
  14. Thistle

    September 24, 2012 at 9:50 am

    Why am I just now seeing that light fixture. Seriously. No wonder those pears are turning green with envy.

    🙂 me

    Reply
  15. Bliss

    September 24, 2012 at 9:56 am

    What sort of smarty thinks to put fresh fruit in canning jars and lock in the freshness? Great pop of apple color smarty.

    ~Bliss~

    Reply
  16. Doreen

    September 24, 2012 at 9:59 am

    Kelly,

    Love it! Sometimes less IS more!

    Reply
  17. Debbie

    September 24, 2012 at 10:16 am

    Looks great, love the pop of pear green. So simple, yet so elegant.
    Debbie 🙂

    Reply
  18. Lisa Goulet

    September 24, 2012 at 11:06 am

    Love the simplicity of it!

    Reply
  19. Little Susie Home Maker

    September 24, 2012 at 11:33 am

    Kelly, that is really pretty! i love simple things. This is perfect. love that mantle!
    susie

    Reply
  20. szinteriors

    September 24, 2012 at 11:46 am

    Beautiful – pears are one of my favorite things to welcome fall in, but displayed in a mason jar never occured to me! The wire baskets are perfect.

    Reply
  21. Amy

    September 24, 2012 at 11:51 am

    It is so simple, yet so stunning at the same time! LOVE the branches.

    Reply
  22. Ali

    September 24, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    SO SO pretty!!! I looooove the classic clean and elegant look. Well done 🙂

    Reply
  23. Laura @ Finding Home

    September 24, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    Love the simplicity and I love that chandy! Take care, Laura

    Reply
  24. Emily

    September 24, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    So pretty! I love the green pears! I’ve pinned this.

    PS. I’m having a Fall Mantel Link Party on October 8th and I’d love you to link up. Don’t worry– I’ll remind you closer to that day. Who can remember that far in advance?! 😉

    Reply
  25. Shannon Fox

    September 24, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    I like it. And sometimes… simple is so welcome. You really enjoy the texture and feel of each piece then. Beautiful Kelly 🙂

    Reply
  26. Good Time Charlie

    September 24, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    This is so much more my style. I love the big displays of all the abundant Fall beauty, but I am much more apt to create a “peared” down (ha ha) display. (at the rate I am going, we will be lucky if I get a pumpkin……

    Reply
  27. laurie

    September 24, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    Simply beautiful! I wish I could do this, but I always end up adding more, and more, and more! laurie

    Reply
  28. judi

    September 24, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    kelly,
    that light fixture was grabbing my attention too! where ever did you find it?
    i do love the simplicity of your mantel…just perfect.
    judi

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      September 24, 2012 at 9:22 pm

      Can you believe I got the light at Target.com a few years ago!

      Reply
  29. debbiedoos

    September 24, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    We are all being simpletons this year! LOVE your mantel Kelly. Really pretty and so perfectly balanced and just enough to get the gist. You rocked it.

    Reply
  30. Linda @ it all started with paint

    September 25, 2012 at 12:16 am

    Simply divine. Simple perfect. Simply stuff free …

    Love it!

    🙂

    Linda

    Reply
  31. [email protected]

    September 25, 2012 at 8:04 am

    Simply perfect…I love it!! Laurel

    Reply
  32. kristin

    September 25, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    It is just gorgeous, simple, elegant and fabulous!
    XO
    Kristin

    Reply
  33. vel

    September 25, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    i think that simplicity is beauty and this is great epitome of that. great job!

    Linking back from Centsational girl

    Reply
  34. Kim @ Sand & Sisal

    September 25, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    I love it! It’s natural, grabs your attention because of the bright green pears, and the dark branches against the light walls are striking! Beautiful!

    Reply
  35. [email protected]

    September 25, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    It’s beautiful and elegant! I absolutely LOVE that light! How have I not noticed it before?!?! It is simply breathtaking!!

    Reply
  36. [email protected]

    September 25, 2012 at 8:46 pm

    Kelly-Your mantel is perfect. The simplicity, the pears, the sticks-just great!

    Reply
  37. Carrie @ Hazardous Design

    September 25, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    Your simple mantle looks spectacular. For me, less is always more.

    Reply
  38. kristieshelton

    September 25, 2012 at 10:32 pm

    Love your mantel and your Blog! You have great Style! Found you at WOW!

    Reply
  39. tdiehl2005

    September 25, 2012 at 10:49 pm

    It’s beautiful Kelly!! Love the pears & all of the wood branches! Simply perfect!

    Reply
  40. Samantha

    September 26, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    I love your mantel! Beautifully simple!

    Reply
  41. Laura

    September 27, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    Love this. And please tell me the paint color of your living room if you will. I absolutely love it!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      October 4, 2012 at 10:27 am

      Hi Laura – the paint is 2123-40 – Benjamin Moore Camoflauge

      Reply
  42. Dawn

    September 28, 2012 at 10:24 pm

    I found your mantel on Sand and Sisal. Never visited before. Love your mantel and LOVE your light fixture. I am building a house and wish I could include it in mine.

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      September 30, 2012 at 11:04 pm

      Dawn – thanks so much and good luck with your house! Lighting was my favorite part of doing my house – I know you’ll find some amazing fixtures too!

      Reply
  43. Athena at Minerva's Garden

    September 28, 2012 at 11:08 pm

    This is a lovely mantel, Kelly–I especially like the green of the pears combined with the pops of black! Hope you’re having a great week, and on to a wonderful weekend! We’ve been up to our eyeballs in projects for the living room and dining room–hope to have them done in the next week or two! I am realizing once again it takes a long time for paint to dry, and I’m not a very patient wait-er!

    Reply
  44. sweetnothingsbj

    September 29, 2012 at 11:18 am

    Just stunning. I am such a copycat, I really would love to give this a try on MY mantel.
    It would be a great COPY CAT for DebbieDoo’s monthly Copy Cat Challenge..
    Alas, I have no beautiful mirror…maybe a chalk board would work….or an awesome painting…or a cute shelf….or…….SEE, you have me sooo inspired. :))
    xo bj

    Reply
  45. Michele @ Better Organized Living

    October 1, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    This mantel looks absolutely beautiful!!! I love the colors and the simplicity of it. The light fixture is amazing! I would love to redo a room in my home around that!

    Reply
  46. alison

    October 4, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    Love your fall mantel. Kelly!
    Where did you find that awesome light fixture I see hanging?
    That is so cool!

    Love your style.

    Thanks for sharing!
    xox
    A

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      October 4, 2012 at 8:26 pm

      Hi Alison – the light fixture is from Target.com (bought a few years ago and stored in the basement of my rental during renovations)!

      Reply
  47. angie

    October 8, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    Wow, that really looks great! So simple, and beautiful.

    Reply
  48. [email protected]

    October 12, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    So neat, love your light fixture too!

    Reply
  49. Katie

    September 11, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    What’s the wall color?

    Reply

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