Neutral Nautical Fall Mantel

Woohoo! Mantel time! I am so very happy that I live in a house that has a fireplace with a mantel. Mantels are one of my favorite things to decorate because the kids can be running amuck and have toys scattered everywhere but that mantel will still be nice. It will look down on the mess from its lofty heights and laugh.

My second favorite thing to decorate is the couch, but you know all those pillows and blankets will always end up as lava or a tent.

Mantels are so much fun to decorate and fall mantels especially so!

I call the look Nautical Neutral Natural Fall Mantel. Not really, but that is how I titled the pictures when I saved them. It makes me chuckle. If it doesn't make you chuckle, well, you're probably a normal person.

I brought in some metals to give it a little shine and turned the book spines in towards the wall to keep more of a neutral look. Sticks, spray painted fake pumpkins, and my much loved turkey feathers add a touch of the fall outdoors. Candles add coziness.

I really love how it turned out! What do you think? Does nautical work for fall? Have you decorated yet?

See more of my fall posts!

DIY Sweater Pillow

Fall Mantel 2013

DIY Orange Fall Pillows

DIY Pumpkins and Fall Vignette

7 Easy Ways to Decorate for Fall

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