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    Home » DIY Projects

    Fall Mantel Decorating Ideas with Beautiful Rich Autumn Colors

    September 16, 2019 by Patti Estep 51 Comments

    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!

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    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

      September 26, 2019 at 2:31 pm

      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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      • Patti Estep

        September 26, 2019 at 3:12 pm

        Thanks Jane. I think I just might try making a grapevine tree. Thanks for the inspiration!

        Reply
    2. Michelle from Weekend Craft

      September 26, 2019 at 8:43 am

      What a beautiful fireplace. Love your fall decor

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      • Patti Estep

        September 26, 2019 at 9:07 am

        Thanks Michelle. It was such a fun blog hop. Really gets you into the spirit.

        Reply
    3. Laurie @ Vinyet Etc

      September 23, 2019 at 2:30 pm

      Oh that felt garland is just perfectly fall, that texture and those colours, beautiful!

      Reply
    4. Christy Little

      September 19, 2019 at 8:53 am

      This is so very pretty! You are so creative. I just adore the felt leaf garland!

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      • Patti Estep

        September 19, 2019 at 9:54 am

        Thanks Christy. I'm really starting to get into fall.

        Reply
    5. Kristi @ Chatfield Court

      September 19, 2019 at 12:35 am

      Beautiful fall mantel, Patti! Love the fall felt leaf garland. The perfect touch to all of your fall decor.

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      • Patti Estep

        September 19, 2019 at 9:55 am

        Thanks Kristi. I couldn't resist that beautiful fall colored felt pack.

        Reply
    6. Kathy Owen

      September 18, 2019 at 10:14 pm

      Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful! I love the garland the best Patti. The colors are me!

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      • Patti Estep

        September 19, 2019 at 9:55 am

        Thanks Kathy. Sometimes you just have to have color, right?

        Reply
    7. kim Jones

      September 18, 2019 at 4:03 pm

      Your mantel is just what you wanted, very warm and cozy! Love the colorful felt fall leaves! Great job!

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      • Patti Estep

        September 19, 2019 at 9:56 am

        Thanks Kim. It can get pretty cold here so I really love the warm and cozy look.

        Reply
    8. Doreen @ Hymns and Verses

      September 17, 2019 at 1:39 pm

      Such a pretty fall mantel, Patti!!! Love touring this week with you!

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      • Patti Estep

        September 18, 2019 at 8:33 am

        Thanks Doreen. These tours are always so fun and inspiring. Can't wait to see your porch on Friday.

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    9. Marie

      September 17, 2019 at 12:45 pm

      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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      • Patti Estep

        September 17, 2019 at 12:53 pm

        Thanks Marie, I need to go make more wreaths for winter I think. That's what I love about these blog hops. Gives us all tons of inspiration.

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    10. Bliss

      September 17, 2019 at 12:24 pm

      I love the gather sign and I love it surrounded by the grapevine wreath. Totally says FALL to me.

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      • Patti Estep

        September 17, 2019 at 12:51 pm

        Thanks Bliss. I really do love the wreath too. The sign was fun to make but nothing looks as pretty to me as things from nature. I guess I better go out and cut some more.

        Reply
    11. Cindy

      September 17, 2019 at 11:35 am

      Gorgeous fall mantel Patti! I love the warmth!

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      • Patti Estep

        September 17, 2019 at 12:53 pm

        Thanks Cindy. Living in PA warmth is a good thing.

        Reply
    12. Maryann

      September 17, 2019 at 11:13 am

      So pretty! I love your felt fall leaf garland... so cute!!!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        September 17, 2019 at 12:49 pm

        Thanks Maryann, I'm a sucker for pretty colored felt.

        Reply
    13. Jen @ Jenron Designs

      September 17, 2019 at 10:54 am

      Patti this is gorgeous I love the bright fall tones you used and the grapevine. Perfect for fall.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        September 17, 2019 at 12:56 pm

        Thanks Jen. Like most people always love decorating for fall.

        Reply
    14. Lynn Spencer

      September 17, 2019 at 8:11 am

      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

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        September 17, 2019 at 9:15 am

        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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    15. Lindsay Aratari

      September 17, 2019 at 7:15 am

      I love that leaf garland!

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      • Patti Estep

        September 17, 2019 at 12:50 pm

        Thanks Lindsay. It really helped pull some color into the room.

        Reply
    16. Leen Curinga

      September 17, 2019 at 7:07 am

      What a gorgeous fireplace you have and I love the way you decorated it for fall. That felt leaf garland is absolutely adorable!

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      • Patti Estep

        September 17, 2019 at 9:12 am

        Thanks Leen. I can be a challenge sometimes. We are even thinking about painting it white but haven't been able to pull the trigger.

        Reply
    17. Susan Homeroad Stevenson

      September 16, 2019 at 8:14 pm

      Patti you have a beautiful long mantel in your home and you decorated it beautifully!

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      • Patti Estep

        September 17, 2019 at 6:39 am

        Thanks Susan. Fall is such a fun season to decorate.

        Reply
    18. Pam @ House Of Hawthornes

      September 16, 2019 at 6:32 pm

      Your mantel is so pretty. I LOVE those dryer ball pumpkins. And the felt garland is such a cute idea!

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      • Patti Estep

        September 17, 2019 at 6:39 am

        Thanks Pam. I've been carrying around those dryer balls for a while. I don't know if they will ever make it to the laundry room.

        Reply
    19. Lora Bloomquist

      September 16, 2019 at 3:38 pm

      I love the pretty felt leaves garland, Patti! It just sets everything off so beautifully, and weaves it all together. So cozy!

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      • Patti Estep

        September 16, 2019 at 5:26 pm

        Thanks Lora. Cozy is exactly what I was going for.

        Reply
    20. Christina Woodcock

      September 16, 2019 at 2:58 pm

      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

        September 16, 2019 at 5:34 pm

        Thanks Christina. It can be a challenge but as I mentioned to Susie, this is where we live to I make do.

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    21. Anita

      September 16, 2019 at 2:21 pm

      That leaf garland is just fabulous!! Love your fall fireplace:-)

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      • Patti Estep

        September 16, 2019 at 5:34 pm

        Thanks Anita. It was fun to make.

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    22. Susie | Chelsea Project

      September 16, 2019 at 10:58 am

      A wide mantel is so hard to decorate....and look at you!! Such a beautiful job! I love the wreath with the sign since layering is totally my jam. Love the symmetry, too. Homerun, my friend! Happy Fall XO

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      • Patti Estep

        September 16, 2019 at 12:50 pm

        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

      September 16, 2019 at 9:25 am

      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

        September 16, 2019 at 12:46 pm

        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.

        Reply
    24. Kim

      September 16, 2019 at 9:03 am

      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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      • Patti Estep

        September 16, 2019 at 12:47 pm

        Thanks Kim. You should definitely make a grapevine wreath for your bathroom. They look great everywhere. IMHO.

        Reply
    25. Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod

      September 16, 2019 at 8:51 am

      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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      • Patti Estep

        September 16, 2019 at 12:44 pm

        Thanks Vicki and Jenn. Your mantel was soooo pretty too. I so enjoy these blog tours. Everyone's approach is so unique.

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    26. [email protected]

      September 16, 2019 at 7:32 am

      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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      • Patti Estep

        September 16, 2019 at 12:42 pm

        Thanks Paula. It's such a fun time of year to decorate and I so enjoy being inspired by everyone's creativity.

        Reply

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