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Home » accessories » Autumn Mantel Décor & Fall Vignettes

Autumn Mantel Décor & Fall Vignettes

September 24, 2013 Brittany Bailey 12 Comments

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Autumn Mantel Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl

Fall is here! Hip Hip Hooray! I’m not exactly a summer gal (although I was born in June.) I prefer the cooler temperatures, the colorful landscape and jean weather! When the first cool day rolled into North Carolina, I was ready and waiting! But, my living room was still stuck on 4th of July (you know I’m a procrastinating decorator, right?!) I trudged up to the attic to pull down some fall décor. But, frankly, I wasn’t excited about putting the same stuff out again. I wanted a new look, something with bright colors and BLING!

Come on inside to view my Fall mantel and living room vignettes and cozy up near the hearth.

Autumn Mantel Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl

I knew upfront that I wanted to use an aqua and vermillion color scheme. I really love the bold contrast of colors.

Autumn Mantel Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl

I ordered a lantern and some faux leaves, for decorating. While I waited for them to arrive, I spent an hour building a giant canvas with scrap 2″ x 2″ pieces of lumber and cheap fabric.

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The next day I created a giant abstract water painting. You’ll be thrilled to know that I’ll indulge you with a video tutorial so you can create your own!

Autumn Mantel Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl

When my order arrived, I integrated the Pottery Barn items (see if you can spot them) with several other objects that I already had. The two leaf branches I ordered weren’t enough on their own, so I grabbed a few bunches of dried leaves at the grocery store (check in the floral department.)

Autumn Mantel Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl

The brass medallions are vintage British horse bridal medallions. They are actually a gift from a friend upon her return from England. (The perks of dog sitting!)

Autumn Mantel Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl

Autumn Mantel Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl

On the hearth, I added more faux leaves and candles to further decorate the fireplace.

Autumn Mantel Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl

I also popped some gourds and pumpkins onto the hearth.

Autumn Mantel Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl

Can you spot the fakes? (If you’re having trouble, good because I have a tutorial on how to fake a fake pumpkin.)

Autumn Mantel Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl

The fabric was a last minute purchase that I made at Pier 1 Imports. It’s actually a curtain panel. The color coordinated perfectly with my painting on the mantel.

Autumn Mantel Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl

The Pottery Barn lantern fit in nicely on the other side of the hearth and added some needed height to the arrangement (it is tall despite being the small-sized lantern!) I added in my DIY PB inspired lantern for a collected look.

Autumn Mantel Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl

Autumn Mantel Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl

Do you have a drafty fireplace? If so, you’ll want to learn how to make this rustic fireplace insert to stop drafts!

No more drafty winter evenings and the insert is a beautiful backdrop instead of a big black hole.

Autumn Mantel Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl

Autumn Mantel Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl

This tray was literally a quickie makeover using an old tray I had on hand. I’ll be sure to show you this transformation in the coming weeks.

Autumn Mantel Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl
Autumn Mantel Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl

Recognize these log pillar candles from the tutorial I gave you last Christmas?

Autumn Mantel Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl

Autumn Mantel Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl
Autumn Mantel Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl

Autumn Mantel Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl

Autumn Mantel Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl

This was one of my souvenirs I brought back from our vacation in England. A printing block. I thought it was for sari printing, but I was told it was for making an impression on furniture that would then be relief carved. It was dark black until I rubbed some gold Rub n’ Buff over the raised areas.

Autumn Mantel Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl

The black bucket was a yard sale find that I spray painted with chalkboard paint and added a fun message that I designed.

Autumn Mantel Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl

Finally, I want to leave you with this little gift.  Feel free to download this Autumn inspired printable to use in your own home:

Chalkboard Autumn Free Printable - Autumn Mantel Décor and Vignettes | Pretty Handy Girl

Which was your favorite item or vignette? Are you on pins and needles waiting for a specific tutorial? Do tell.

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Comments

  1. Terri says

    October 2, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    OMG! Love the color combo…like autumn leaves against a clear blue autumn sky. A box store has large canvases on sale and I have some leftover latex interior paint in various shades of blue. I’m going to try to do somehting similar. I hope it turns out as pretty as yours.

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    • Brittany Bailey says

      October 2, 2013 at 2:08 pm

      Terri, you can also wait for the tutorial, but it might be in 2 weeks. Still editing the video 😉

      Reply
  2. Colleen Taylor says

    September 25, 2013 at 11:39 pm

    Beautiful & so festive Brittany…just like the colors in my house. Thanks for the great deals you posted too!

    Reply
  3. Janet says

    September 25, 2013 at 10:10 pm

    Your room is gorgeous!! You have so many talents. Wanna share? 🙂
    Janet

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    • Brittany Bailey says

      September 26, 2013 at 7:32 am

      Janet, laughing here. Well, my blog is my way to try to share my talents with you and others. I hope you’ll stick around for some more tutorials so you can grab one of my talents ;-D.

      Reply
  4. Christine says

    September 24, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    I love the “cozy” pillow! Too cute and goes flawlessly with your fall theme! Can I ask if you DIY or bought the pillow? Thank you, I love following your blog 🙂

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    • Brittany Bailey says

      September 24, 2013 at 10:13 pm

      Christine, I bought it at Home Goods ;-).

      Reply
  5. Stephanie Cleveland says

    September 24, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    Did I miss the video tutorial for the watercolor, or is that coming soon? I NEED that one for my living room. Everything looks great!!

    Reply
    • Brittany Bailey says

      September 24, 2013 at 5:03 pm

      Stephanie, nope, you didn’t miss it and I didn’t mean to mislead. It is an acrylic paint.

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      • Stephanie Cleveland says

        September 24, 2013 at 5:08 pm

        I don’t think you were misleading. I think I just misread it. Either way, I love it and have the perfect spot for it in my living room!

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