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Fall Mantel Decorating Ideas with Beautiful Rich Autumn Colors

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Enjoy a few fall mantel decorating ideas using natural elements along with rich autumn color for a warm inviting look.

Fall Mantel Wreath and Gather Sign

This week I’m joining a great group of bloggers sharing all kinds of wonderful fall ideas! A big thanks to Angie at Postcards From the Ridge for putting this tour together!

Make sure you check out all the fun fall inspiration at the bottom of the page!

Fall mantel decorations

Fall Mantel Decorating Ideas

Today’s group is all about mantels. This is an area that I love to change for every season and fall is my favorite next to Christmas.

I just love the warm and cozy feeling of fall, when we tend to gather together with family and friends more and of course we want to have our home as inviting as we can.

Natural grapevine wreath

I started off with this natural grapevine wreath made just a few weeks ago from annoying vines growing at the top of our property. You’d think there was a vineyard here years ago with the number of wild grapevines we have to remove.

I really like the color and texture of a grapevine wreath. You can buy them inexpensively online or at any craft store. One of the benefits of making your own grapevine wreath is that you can make it really big for free.

felt fall leaf garland

Next, came this fun and colorful felt fall leaf garland. The rich hues and texture of the felt were perfect for my long mantel. It’s really easy to make and I have the templates all ready for you to cut out to make your own. 

Fall mantel with felted pumpkins

On the sides of the mantel, I added one of my favorite fall projects. Dryer ball pumpkins. No, I never did use them for the dryer. Instead, I keep them packed away and then they come out every fall to be put on display.

gather wood sign behind grapevine wreath

This Gather Wood Sign was originally slated for the front door. However, I really like it behind the grapevine wreath. Since this mantel is in our TV room, this is where we “Gather” so I’m leaving it here. You can find all the free printables to make your own on the original post.

Fall mantel decorations

Final Touches

The rest of the mantel is decorated with white candles, glass, and black candlesticks to bring light and balance to all the color. 

I also added a few faux fall branches for height, which is often an issue for this lower and very wide mantel.

Overall I think it’s super homey and that’s what I love about it. I can’t wait to invite some family and friends over to gather with us this fall.

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P.S. Home tours are great ways to get inspired. You may enjoy last years Fall Blogger Home Tour or this Simple Fall Home Tour of my own home a few years back. You can find them and more on my Decorate Page.

 

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About Patti Estep

Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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  1. Jane says

    Patti, I am just now visiting and I must say that I adore your fall mantel! It looks so festive with the warm colors that you used. I sure do wish I had had your grapevines when I was making my grapevine tree. Since you have access to so many, you should make your own!

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  9. Marie says

    Patti, I have to thank you for inspiring me with your DIY grapevine wreath! I have a rustic wood Fall sign that I made a few years ago that would look amazing framed with grapevines. Definitely stealing this idea for my mantel. Love the dryer ball pumpkins and I’m kicking myself now for throwing out my old wool dryer balls just last week.

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  14. Lynn Spencer says

    OK…I said to myself, “Well, of course, Patti made that Grapevine Wreath herself!” I don’t know how you do it all! It looks wonderful…now I just need some grapevines! And your felt garland just really anchors the whole mantle!
    Your mantle is definitely cozy and welcoming, just as a fall mantle should be. I can picture the whole fam in there, with the fireplace lit, watching the Steelers (hope they get their act together and Roethlisberger gets healthy!)

    Thanks for the inspiration my friend.

    So happy to join you on this fantastic blog tour!

    Hugs, Lynn

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    • Patti Estep says

      Thanks Lynn. The grapevine wreaths are so easy. Any vine will work. You should try it. I will definitely have the family over soon for a game. Unfortunately, the Steelers are in big trouble. Who knows maybe the rookie will be the next Ben?

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  20. Christina Woodcock says

    I had the exact same thought as Susie! I use to live in a house that had a wide mantel and I could never decorate it to make it look as beautiful as yours! I love the wreath. And who knew that dryer balls would make such cute pumpkins!

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    • Patti Estep says

      Thanks Susie. I love it that you can appreciate my strange mantel size. However, it’s where we spend all of our time so that’s where I decorate. Thanks for the kind words friend. Happy Fall to you.

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  23. Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says

    Patti,
    Your mantel is so warm and cozy. I love the wreath. We have tons of those grapevines too and joke that we should go into wine making since they’re everywhere. Wreath making sounds much better, lol. Your dryer ball pumpkins are adorable. And that felt garland is perfect for the mantel. Thanks so much for joining the tour. I always love your projects.

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    • Patti Estep says

      Thanks Angie. I may never buy another grapevine wreath again. 🙂 I really enjoy the blog tours. Everyone is so creative and I find it so inspiring. Thanks again for all the work you do putting everything together.

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  24. Kim says

    Oh, I love your fireplace!! That is just so charming and you have it decorated just perfectly for fall. That vine wreath is awesome. I have been thinking of making one for my bathroom of all places…I was putting if off, but now I’m inspired to get moving!

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  25. Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod says

    Patti – your mantel is perfectly Fall in all of its splendor! Your color choices and decor are beautiful. Obviously you are super creative too! The Gather wreath and felt garland pair perfectly well. Oh – and genius idea with the dryer balls! Thanks for sharing your creativity and ideas!

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  26. Paula@SweetPea says

    Your mantel looks beautiful, Patti! I love the pop of color that the felt leaf garland gives along with the color in your handmade sign. Your dryer ball pumpkins are so cute, I can’t resist a pumpkin made from an unconventional material. It’s great that you make your own grapevine wreaths. I’m still using wreath forms that my grandmother made 20+ years ago.

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