Warming Up With a Fall Mantel

September 26, 2012 by 29 Comments

Though the days are still nice and warm here, there's a definite chill in the air each evening.  I haven't decorated my mantel this year yet, but I thought I'd share a few pics from a previous year.   I've had this wreath for several years, but I still love it.  It's probably the most realistic "faux" wreath I've ever come across.   Books warm up any room...you can never go wrong with … [Read more...]

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A Fall Mantel for the Family Room

September 27, 2011 by 63 Comments

While we're enjoying all the wonderful "before and afters" from yesterday's Met Monday, I thought I'd share another little metamorphosis I've been working on this week in my family room.  (Update: This living room looks very different now. See the changes in these two posts: Reforming My Faux Ways and Velvet Drapes for an English Country Living Room)   BEFORE: The coffee table looks so bare … [Read more...]

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