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Autumn Mantel

I've changed the Fall decor on my mantel.  It was alright before, but I had an idea to decorate a piece I bought at Grand Harbor Imports probably ten years ago. It looks like a gate for a picket fence and is all white and chippy.  I have always had spring items on it and had never thought about changing it, until today.  So here is what I did!
This is how the mantel looked before:

Here it is now:

 Now this speaks to me!  I'm thinking I might decorate the gate for Christmas.  We have a cathedral ceiling in the family room, and the shape of this piece plays off it.  

So much for keeping things plain and simple.  Just wasn't working for me!

What do you think?  Better?


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  1. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    Hi Kathy!
    I like this very much; colorful but not overdone. I find myself drawn to the white items with oranges and I struggle daily to keep things simple!!! Found you via Kim's party.

    Off to explore your blog!
    Jeannette

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  2. Shannon@A Cozy Place Called HomeSeptember 27, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    I think your mantle looks very pretty, Kathy. That little fence makes a nice backdrop for all the colorful flowers. As for what I have changed lately, that would be my blog. Forgive me if I am repeating myself because I can't remember which people I have shared this news with. I had to give up Cozy Home Scenes due to a possible legal problem with a trademark from a company. I had to start from scratch so I letting everyone know about it so they can come follow or just be a reader again. The new blog is A COZY PLACE CALLED HOME. Hope you will come over when you have time. ---------- Shannon

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  3. Rose H (UK)September 27, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    It's LOVELY Kathy :o) Love the 'gate'
    Rose H
    x

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  4. Crafty MischiefSeptember 27, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    Beautiful fall mantle!

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  5. bjSeptember 27, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    Now, this is one pretty mantel...Love that little gate.
    You are all ready for fall now. :)

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  6. Carey's Farmhouse KitchenSeptember 28, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Much better! I think you needed the height. That gate is perfect! I could see this with greens, red poinsettias for Christmas!

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  7. UnknownSeptember 28, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Hi Kathy! That mantel Looks great! That piece will look great dressed for Christmas with Santa...boxes...lights....lucky you to be able to go vertical!

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  8. One More Time EventsSeptember 28, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Love it! I know what you mean about simple...It's a hard one for me to do...simple is good, but your mantle is great!

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  9. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageSeptember 29, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    Your little gate is really cute and would work wonderfully well for Christmas too, or any season. Good job! Thanks for your visit and enjoy your weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  10. One More Time EventsSeptember 29, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Thank you so much for coming by and linking up your beautiful Mantle
    to One More Time...
    Tammy

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  11. FABBY'S LIVINGSeptember 30, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Now, this is a great fall looking mantle!! I love the flower arrangement in that great looking gate, so clever and unique! I've been wanting to get inspired with my mantle, but to no avail! Gorgeous!
    FABBY

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  12. The Farmers DaughterOctober 1, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    It's perfect! Striking. . .

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  13. DiannOctober 2, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Very pretty! Love the fence. Thank you for joining TTF last week. Hope to see you again. Have a fun day!

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  14. AnonymousOctober 2, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Very festive for fall.

    erika

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  15. Blessed SerendipityOctober 3, 2012 at 1:56 AM

    Your mantle looks lovely. Love the color.

    Danielle

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  16. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonOctober 3, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    It speaks to me too! Guess what it is saying? Gorgeous! Love the picket fence. It really gave it just the right touch. Thanks for sharing with SYC. I will be featuring you later today.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  17. One More Time EventsOctober 5, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    Hi Kathy,
    Just stopping by to let you know you have been featured at One More Time... Party is up http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2012/10/share-it-one-more-time-link-party-and_4.html stop by and pick up your featured button and I hope you can join the party again.
    Tammy

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  18. ReviOctober 5, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    This gate looks great! I think you could update it for every season and it would work well. I love that it echoes your vaulted ceiling.
    -Revi

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