Fall Mantel

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There's no denying it - Fall is officially here.  I took some time this weekend to get my mantel ready for the season.  The best part about this mantel is that the only things I bought are the faux olive branches, the mini white pumpkins, and the squash.  I shopped the house for everything else. 

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The left side of the mantel:

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And the right:

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I found the olive branches @ Michael's.  Recently I saw similar olive branches at Pottery Barn - these were about 1/3 of the price and look just as good.  I love the silvery green of the leaves and the brown "olives".   Perfect for Fall.

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These glass vases are from IKEA.  They were in my guest room until I noticed how perfect the colors were for my mantel.

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A pumpkin and squash on glass candlesticks.

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I bought the faux pears at Target a few years ago.

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More pears on the other side of the mantel:

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I think these squash are so pretty:
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I don't really decorate much for Halloween.  I like my mantel to make it all the way to December.
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And the whole thing:
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I think I'm ready for Fall now!
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Below is a photo from my Fall Mantel last year.  You can see it right here.
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I've linked this post to these great parties:

Exodus 35 Creativity Party @ Let Birds Fly

Tutorials and Tips @ Home Stories A to Z

Show and Share Day @ Just a Girl

SNS @ Funky Junk Interiors

Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays @ Costal Charm

Table Top Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life