Just a few weeks after creating the perfect mantel design for our new house, it was time to change up the decor to match the coming season... If you missed that post, you can check it out here. I also mentioned that I would show you my seasonal mantel changes, so here is what I came up with for *F*A*L*L*.
I really love how it turned out and the best part was that I didn't spend too much to switch it up. I kept the basic background of shutters and old window and a couple other elements, then I just added in the fall bits. Half of the items where things I already had from last year and then I filled in with a few items from craft & discount stores. I thought some of you may be interested in where I got these pieces, in case you are trying to find some frugal options, so I've broken it down below. :)
Small Map Trunk (from my wedding!) - TJ Maxx
Yellow & Orange Blooms - Target clearance
Styrofoam Pumpkin (that I painting white and gave a grey-brown patina, was originally orange) - Dollar Tree
Metal Stand - note sure, since I've had it since college
Faux Burlap Molded Pumpkin (that I again painted white and gave a grey-brown patina, was originally brown/orange) - Dollar Tree
Glass Vase - left over from flower arrangement I received as a gift (but they have inexpensive ones at Walmart or even Dollar Tree at times)
Corks - from wine my husband and I have drank over the years... or months? ;)
Fall Floral and Leaf Stems - Big Lots (this was my color inspiration for the whole look)
Books - from my personal collection (but The Salvation Army or other Thrift stores have great decorative options - just take off the paper cover protectors - for $.50 to $1.00)
Burlap Banner (I added the leaves and letters which I printed from my computer and cut out) - Michael's Craft Store
Black Frame - Dollar Tree
Fall Printable - Got the free printable from Thoughts From Alice, and just tweaked it a bit in Adobe Photoshop to fit my frame
Mercury Glass Vase - Burlington Coat Factory clearance (it's got a little chip on the lip, but it's turned to the back so you can't see it)
Burlap Rose (from my wedding!) - JoAnn Fabrics
Fall Leaves Garland (three intertwined) - Dollar Tree
Fall Fabric "Poke" Wreath - A DIY project made by me, I used brown & orange chevron, mustard yellow, burnt orange fabrics from JoAnn Fabrics and the foam form is from Dollar Tree
White Ceramic Pinecone Sculptures - Target clearance
Metal Candle Holders - Not sure, my husband has had these since before we met
Pillar Candles - Burlington Coat Factory
Orange Flowers - Dollar Tree
Books - again my personal collection
I also snatched this cute wreath for our front porch windows from JoAnn Fabrics, they were 50% off and then I used a 20% off coupon, so it ended up being less than $15! I just loved the realistic look of the leaves, the pine cones and the chalk board sign. I used a chalk pen from the Dollar Tree to write 'Welcome', but you could write whatever!
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Well that's everything! Hope you've enjoyed a little bit of frugal fall decor inspiration. And remember you don't have to be decorating a mantel, these ideas could be easily applied to an entry table, shelf, sideboard, really anywhere!
Please let me know if you have any questions, and I'll do my best to answer.
And as always, thank you so much for reading!
Happy Fall Y'all!!
