September 01, 2016 3 min read 15 Comments
September 06, 2016
Thank you Pam!
September 06, 2016
Lidy, I am in love with all, but if pressed to choose, I would pick the asymmetrical . You have great styling tips! Pam @ Everyday Living
September 02, 2016
Nancy, because the garland is on covered wire, I was able to bend it around the corner and it stayed. I gently pushed a tack into the space right under the “join” of the top shelf and the flat part of the mantel {hope that’s understandable} and wrapped a tendril of garland around that to keep it up. This garland is really lightweight.
September 01, 2016
I love the last 2 pictures in which you use the ironstone with the white pumpkins and add some of the twiggy garland to the tureen plate. How did you attach the garland to the mantel without it showing or damaging the wood?
September 01, 2016
I do too, which is why I used them. They remind me of your beautiful France!
September 01, 2016
I agree, Ginger. As soon as there are “real” pumpkins available, I will switch these out and add a larger, taller one.
September 01, 2016
Vicky, I love the asymmetrical arrangement too. If I’m honest, it’s what I usually end up with on my mantel in the living room too.
September 01, 2016
John Paul, I think I would adore 12 fireplaces, but I know it’s a challenge to make all of them look good. One day we’ll be able to accept your invitation and visit you at the farm, I’m looking forward to that.
September 01, 2016
Thank you Barbara! I love that squirrel, I bring it out each fall and give him {or her!} a new place of honor. I remember you bought one of my favorite 5-o’clock spoons ever a while back, I hope you are still enjoying it.
September 01, 2016
I love the one with the squirrel and the feathers. It seems to be complete. The others look like something is missing. I also have numerous things from you and love each and everyone. Thank-you…
September 01, 2016
I like all three, but I get that you are just giving us an example of playing around with objects in the post. Mantels are hard to style, as you know, we have a mantel in almost all of our 12 rooms here at the farm! Many of them sport some kind of antique piece we purchased from your FrenchGardenHouse. Love the last one, but we prefer the styling with the squirrel and compote on the books center front, feathers on side.
September 01, 2016
I’m with Vicky too. But I think a third taller pumpkin on the right would look great, and still read as an odd number of items. The contrast between the dark wood and the stoneware and pumpkins makes it “pop”, and the softness of the painting as a backdrop is sublime.
September 01, 2016
I’m with Vicky. Though I have a soft spot for urns like those holding the lavender.
September 01, 2016
My favorite is the mantle with the feathers in the creamer on top of the books and to the side of the painting. I like the asymmetrical arrangement and the coloring is strictly all Fall! I think I prefer seeing the stack of books somewhere other than right in front of the painting. Truth be told, though, all three arrangements are very attractive!
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Jean Van
November 06, 2016
Hi, Lidy,
I like them all but my favorite is the painting, love her, but the layer mantel is nice, hate to pick, such great taste~~Enjoy, Happy Fall~~~~~~~~~~