![]() It has just the right amount of fall moodiness, so it works for Halloween too. The living room fireplace is where I go all-out for the seasons! This is the second year I have hung this vintage owl print over the mantel. This is the third year it has held this place of honor! I store it carefully in a box and hope to get many more years out of it! Slightly Spooky in the Living Room The wreath made of dried grasses that hangs above the mantel was also locally sourced. I purchased the dried bouquet from a local market, but you could also try drying your own! This fall I filled them with an assortment of dried flowers in autumn hues of purple, off-white, tan, and orange. The antique jugs with a barley and hops pattern that line the mantel in the dining area were a collection I always admired in my parents’ home. Mine on the mantel were dry within a couple days! Dried Flowers in the Dining Area Just plop them in your container! I find that the ones that have already faded and dried a bit on the stem are better than those that are still fresh. Pro tip: To dry hydrangea blooms, you don’t need to put them in water. ![]() Just as I love antique furniture that has a bit of wear to it, I love blooms this time of year that are a little past their prime. I don’t mind if they have a little brown in them. Or if you love blue and white, a grouping of different patterns would be pretty.įor Fall this year, I simply cut a few blooms from the limelight hydrangeas that line our deck. For a more minimalist look, different-shaped white vases would be fun. It doesn’t have to be complicated - some dried flowers, foraged branches, and local pumpkins will do the trick! Let your decor indoors reflect what is happening outdoors in nature! Faded Hydrangeas in the BedroomĪ grouping of vases makes it easy to switch out seasonal decor! I love the organic shapes and soft colors of these vintage Gonder vases I got at a local auction. Let’s see how I decorated these fireplaces for fall! Decorating For Fall With Natural Touchesįireplace mantels are one of my favorite spots to decorate seasonally. (I will share more on that another time!) Like the dining area fireplace, the display here stays the same year-round - a watercolor portrait of our kids when they were young and a collection of Gonder art pottery vases. Over the past year I have transformed it to better fit the space. This piece eventually landed in our primary bedroom here in Maine. One of my finds was a cool old fireplace surround with a painted insert and colorful tile. When we lived in Maryland, most every weekend I headed out to hunt for treasures at local estate sales. This display always stays the same I just add different seasonal decor. This side is a tribute to my mom and her incredible collection of antique English blue and white transferware. So I rotate different artwork and mantel displays here.įor variety, I chose a granite mantel and floor-level hearth for the dining area. I couldn’t settle on anything, though, and decided it would be more fun to change things up seasonally. I spent some time looking for a “significant” piece of art to hang over the mantel here. ![]() The living room side has a salvaged wooden mantel and raised granite hearth. It has all the wonderful character of old stone. The stone, locally quarried granite cobblestones which were used for fill to level the property for the original cottage, was unearthed during construction. The literal and figurative heart of our home is a fabulous see-through stone fireplace which divides the living room and dining area. And of course, who can resist a trip to the pumpkin patch in October? Our local farm grows so many unusual varieties now! I may have brought just a few home with me this year…. Throughout the year, I love to bring the beauty of the outdoors inside - sometimes literally! No matter where you live, this is a great time to forage in your yard or local park for flowers, leaves, and branches to add an understated natural feel to your home. And yes, some trees have already lost their foliage, leaving behind stark branches adorned with berries, nuts, and seeds to feed the wild animals and birds in winter. ![]() My wildflower meadow is full of wild asters - some of them bright purple this year! The limelight hydrangeas along the deck have turned a deep rose. Red and orange leaves pop against a backdrop of dark green spruce and gray rock. Add natural seasonal touches to your mantel for an easy display that you can enjoy from now through Thanksgiving! Fall in New Englandįall here on the Maine coast is a glorious thing! The marsh grass has faded to brown.
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