Creating A Subtle Fall Mantel Display

A quick trip to the consignment shop netted me a few goodies that I can use for fall decorating. They will add a subtle fall look which is what I'm after this season. I don't want a whole lot of bright color, just a subdued touch of color. I have the colorful curtains in the dining and living room (made from fall fabric tablecloths), so I don't need a lot of other things.

This fabulous tin is one of my new treasures. I just love the colors, and it has an unusual curved shape. I got two of the orange berry candle rings too. So this is one end of the mantle.

I bought this Readers Digest book because of it's colors, rust, gold, and the front has green and orange, so it blends in perfectly, used to elevate the small picture, which I found today. It's not as big as an 8 x 10, but the picture is probably 4x6. The tone of the colors are perfect for my subtle vignette.

On the other end of the mantle, I gathered books in fall colors, added gold colored bookends, and another candle ring.

Here is the entire length of the mantel.

I love the quiet look of this display. Nothing is too big or too bright. Have you added fall colors to your décor?

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