Fall Mantle

I move in two weeks so I was putting off decorating a mantle but its fall and its my favorite season! I broke down and did it but it was completely FREE with things I found around my house. I made my $10 fall wreath a couple weeks ago and threw it up on a nail I managed to wedge into a crack in the mortar. I wanted it up higher but I move in two weeks and I am pretty sure the next tenants will thank me for not mutilating the fireplace.

Piece of twine = instant fall candle. I threw a table runner on the mantle for an extra pop of color.

Twine balls are all the rage. I tried several different techniques will post my scientific findings soon.

I had these candle sticks and threw some pumpkins and leftover leaves on them. And once again—twine makes anything fall.

I promise the new house will have something more elaborate but I had to take advantage of the exposed brick one last time.

Big Plans

I have yet to close but still, I have big plans for this house. I visit her often (good thing its only a mile) and each time, I think of new things that I want to do. It's going to be a busy fall! Now if the bank can just get down to business and give me the keys so I can get to work...