Here are some more close up and detail views.
I decided to put a little bit of a “foodies” angle to the display and add the pewter serving and eating pieces I picked up recently at auction. What do you think of first for Thanksgiving? I know, I know, we think about what we are thankful for. After that, then you think of FOOD! Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and leftovers!
I made the wreath with basically a basket and hot glued in the dried hydrangeas with a hot glue gun. Then I just tied in the spoons with twine.
I added some really neat looking salt and pepper shakers and small julep like cups and a pitcher.
These two items I picked up at The Christmas Tree Shop yesterday. They didn’t look so great when I got them, chipped, weird colors, strange ribbon. A little paint and some twine, and they are all fixed!
It is still a bit till Thanksgiving, but I hope you all have a great one.
I am sharing this project at
That is a gorgeous mantel! I love the pewter you added, and the weather vane. Actually, I love it all!
ReplyDeleteI adore the rustic-ness, what a gorgeous room! A perfect combination of elegance and earthiness. Found your post at the CSI challenge...
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love your mantel!!! Everything is so beautiful and I love that wreath and how you mounted it to the wooden shutter!! I am sharing this on my blog if that is ok!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is hands down the nicest Fall/Thanksgiving mantel I have seen...love the rustic elements mixed with your modern touches...well done indeed!
ReplyDeleteThe entire room is to die for! The mantle pulls it all together. I just posted my blank wall mantle makeover. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Lisa
Your home and mantle are just gorgeous!!!
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~Jennifer
Your mantel is gorgeous! That old barn door is fantastic! I would leave it up as long as possible.
ReplyDeleteWow!!! You have a knack for decorating and arranging. I LOVE your blog! :)
ReplyDeleteCrystal
Love this mantel! This is a great combination of elements that say "Thanksgiving" without being in your face. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love this Mantel! You did a great job using natural materials. Love your ideas!
ReplyDeleteYour mantel is beautiful! I love the wreath you made and the pewter pieces - they add just the right touch!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! Every piece is perfect and I love the basket wreath...love! Your whole room looks so cozy and inviting:)
ReplyDeleteYour family room and the mantle are so pretty! love that old barn door!
ReplyDeleteTammy :-)
JUNK WILD
Your whole room is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this look that you have on your mantel. Gorgeous! Teresa
ReplyDeleteI really love this whole room! Everything just flows and screams comfort. The Mantel just adds to it!
ReplyDeletelove it!
~Tana
Wow, what a gorgeous mantle. I really love the dried hydrangeas and the barn door! What a great find! It all came together wonderfully. Great job.
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Wow! Gorgeous mantel decor ~ Ive now been bitten by the bug ~ off to clean off the Halloween and on to the next Holiday. Lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteHey there~ I just saw this mantle over at Emerald Cove this morning and LOVED it!!! It is absolutely beautiful! I love the rustic elements - that shutter is amazing and the beautiful wreath!!! Love it!! Thank you so much for joining Feathered Nest Friday and sharing this gorgeous mantle!! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I love the personal creativity with such an expanse of materials. The three spoons still have me smiling and thinking, "I would NEVER have thought of that!" Wonderful job. Thank you for posting.
ReplyDeleteSO pretty!! And absolutely screams Thanksgiving to me! :)
ReplyDeleteI just fell in love!!
ReplyDeleteLovely! Could really feel home in such a living room. Keep it up and thanks for sharing!
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Midnight Couture Girls
So pretty... such mellow, peaceful colors. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the mantel!! Very vintage traditional, just my style!!
ReplyDeleteYour mantel looks amazing! The most perfect Thanksgiving display!!
ReplyDeleteI love your mantel!! It looks sooo gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteKathy
Your mantel looks great! I really like the look and uniqueness of it. Good job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love everything about it. I love this room has so much light too.
ReplyDeleteSeriously LOVE this!!!!! I am so glad you linked this to the Passionately Artistic site for us to enjoy!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLaura, This is one of the prettiest and most unique mantel arrangements I have seen. I absolutely love it!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sherry
Wow! Your mantel is gorgous yet again! You create the most beautiful displays!
ReplyDeleteWow! Your mantel is gorgeous! I love the wreath on the old wood. . what a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow! I think your room is just gorgeous! Everything about it! And I LOVE your harvest mantel. The food theme works perfectly. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful room. Just wanted to tell you that I saw how you put a painting on top of the armoire in your first picture. It looked so fantastic, that I got right up from the computer, got a picture that I had stored in the attic, and put it up on top of my armoire/entertainment center. I love it!!!! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYour mantle is absolutely beautiful! I love how you incorporated "foodie" items in it.
ReplyDeleteYour mantle is beautiful. I love the rustic look. I really liked how you added those spoons. That was a cute idea.
ReplyDeleteYour living room looks so nice, too.
Hi (again!). This is my favorite Thanksgiving mantel. Beautifully rustic. Thank you for sharing in the DIY Fall Festival - I've including this in my highlights this week too! :)
ReplyDeleteRoeshel
this is BEYOND beautiful! thanks for sharing...I love it so much I am featuring your lovely Thanksgiving mantel on my blog Simple As That today.
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I'm just finding you now (not sure why I'm just now visiting) but your projects are gorgeous girl! I have a thing for mantels and I'm loving what you've done here!
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