Thursday, November 4, 2010

Fall Mantel

Sparkles a Plenty
Fall Mantel - done!
After I posted yesterday about how I needed mercury glass pumpkins or in the very least some 
more white pumpkins...one of my followers...Olive of Olive Out got real with me. 

She said I didn't need to go out and buy anything...to wait for sales and do it next year.

That snapped me into reality. 
I can't afford to be buying things as frivolous as mercury glass pumpkins 
when I have a house full of nice things.
So I went back in my living room and regrouped.
Turns out the only thing needed were a few clippings of hydrangea from my garden. 

I think it turned out pretty fabulous.
Newman helped.
I did find these pumpkins on line from Pier 1. They are in stock in stores.
They have an led light inside, so they light up. 
I'm very proud of myself that I didn't jump in the car and go get them. 
(Thanks, Olive)
If they were silver....I would not have been able to resist.

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64 comments:

  1. LilacandgreyNovember 4, 2010 at 7:44 AM

    looks wonderful!
    <3 Cara
    "KEEP CALM" A Giveaway is Going On!!

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  2. Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~November 4, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    Nita ~ You shopped your house and put together a stunning mantle! A creative gal like yourself doesn't need to spend money to create FABULOUS! You were given GREAT advice! Have a lovely day.

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  3. .November 4, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    Great job Nita!! It's all so pretty and sparkly and girly!! I love it! :)

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  4. Kim@ChattafabulousNovember 4, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    This all looks great but I want to come and hug Newman most!

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  5. Courtney ~ French Country CottageNovember 4, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Hi Nita,
    Your mantle looks just amazing- I love the mercury glass and agree- you did not need the pumpkins- the candleholders & various other pieces are beautiful!! Newman did a great job helping!! :)

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  6. French-KissedNovember 4, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    Hi Nita,

    Your mantlescape is beautiful...the perfect blend of sparkle and nature. I agree with Olive and am all for using what we already have...sometimes is pushes us to enjoy our beautiful things in an entirely different way. By the way, your wall sconces are wonderful, too.
    Thanks for visiting FK.

    ~jermaine

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  7. DeseraeNovember 4, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    Ohhhh it is so pretty....of course I am a sparkle girl so I am in LOVE! I think you still *need* a couple of mercury glass pumpkins though if that is what makes your heart sing :o) Your assistant is adorable and looks like he is willing to jump right in and lend a hand whenever needed! Just gorgeous!!!!!!!
    ~Des

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  8. ArleneNovember 4, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    Beautiful! I don't think you need a thing!

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  9. OliveNovember 4, 2010 at 10:39 AM

    Nita, it is fabulous and your have plenty of mercury there as you said. The "Give Thanks" glitter banner is just the perfect finishing touch. I am honored to be mentioned on your wonderful blog especially about a topic I am not the best at practicing myself always. ♥olive

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  10. AllisonNovember 4, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    It looks beautiful! I love your Give Thanks banner and all of your candles in your fireplace. Newman is quite the cutie!

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  11. TeresaNovember 4, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    Stunning...looks perfect to me.
    I love your style.
    Your doggies are fun

    Ps. we had a little wienner dog "Bonnie" she lived with us for 14 years, miss her...she died 7 years ago. =(

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  12. Robin JohnsonNovember 4, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    ** Sigh **

    So pretty. You've done a wonderful job. I love all the sparkling, simmering accents!

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  13. AnonymousNovember 4, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    Beautiful fall mantle! I love everything about it! - - HollyM

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  14. The French MaidNovember 4, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    What a glamorous take on a very traditional idea! Stunning!
    --Lee Ann

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  15. Historically VintageNovember 4, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    Beautifully done! It's amazing what you can find when you really put your mind to it! Great Job!

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  16. PatriciaNovember 4, 2010 at 6:27 PM

    I love your beautiful mantle with all that stunning mercury glass. I have an obsession with it as well - when does it end?? It's been years. I agree, if the pumpkins at Pier 1 were silver I would be picking up my keys!! Sit back relax and enjoy your beautiful room.

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  17. An Oasis in the DesertNovember 4, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    I love all of your Mercury Glass. It's just so lovely. I have heard of several techniques for making your own faux mercury glass but haven't tried that yet.
    Carol

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  18. GayleNovember 4, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    Very appealing.

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  19. EnvymycookingNovember 4, 2010 at 10:59 PM

    Really? This is so dang cute.. Love it, Want it.

    If you would ever like to be featured than please come check us out! All we ask is that you become a follower than email us on what you would like us to feature..We love to to feature people and their great finds,recipes. Thanks for letting us stop by!

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  20. High Street CottageNovember 4, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    Beautiful!!! I'll be sharing my mercury glass some time next week, and excited to do so. You set up a lovely mantel and vignette, have a wonderful Friday, tami

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  21. JacquelineNovember 5, 2010 at 12:01 AM

    Your mantle is gorgeous. I would love some mercury glass pumpkins too, maybe next year for me too. I am reorganizing the holiday storage and I shouldn't buy a single thing!!!

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  22. VintagesouthernlifeNovember 5, 2010 at 12:41 AM

    Oh it is so pretty! You didn't need mercury pumpkins. It is perfect with the hydrangeas.It was nice of Newman to help,lol.

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  23. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeNovember 5, 2010 at 1:48 AM

    Your mantle is so pretty... and I just love all of your mercury glass, it's gorgeous... blessings~~~ Daphne

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  24. AnonymousNovember 5, 2010 at 4:08 AM

    Your fall mantel looks gorgeous.

    Kathy

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  25. Tammy @BeatriceBanksNovember 5, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    This is beautiful. It looks twice as pretty as anything you were wishing for on your last post.
    I'm a huge fan of your blog and would be honored if you came over to my new blog. I have a giveaway!
    www.beatricebanks.blogspot.com

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  26. KarenBNovember 5, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    I totally understand the silver fascination. I think we have some of the same candlesticks! But, I think the white pumpkins "ground" or contrast nicely with all the silver and more silver would be too much. Good job with stepping back and regrouping. I think your mantlescape is gorgeous. Of course, the fireplace is beautiful to start with.

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  27. Pam KesslerNovember 5, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    Your mantel looks gorgeous. I just love the mercury glass. And I do think the hydrangea gives it just enough of a hint of color. That Give Thanks glitter sign is very festive.

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  28. Andrea at Opulent CottageNovember 5, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    It's gorgeous! And you sure have an adorable helper :)) I used a bit of mercury glass too, will show it next week!
    Have a great weekend,
    Andrea

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  29. SandraNovember 5, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    I love your beautiful mirror and mercury glass on the mantel...great minds think alike...I did the same thing on my mantel.

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  30. Amy MeyerNovember 5, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    Very sparklie! I love the candles you have in the fire place! I have never seen that before!

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  31. Finding HomeNovember 5, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    Simple, elegant, lovely!

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  32. DreamgirlLisaNovember 6, 2010 at 1:00 AM

    I think it looks beautiful just as it is...even w/out the silver pumpkins, your will power is inspiring!!

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  33. UnknownNovember 6, 2010 at 2:14 AM

    Love the mantle decor. I can't wait for daylight so I can go out to the yard and clip some hydrangea to go with my white pumpkins. And I am sure Newman was very helpful.
    Traci

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  34. Tania PelletierNovember 6, 2010 at 8:17 AM

    I love it! I usually like silver but that gold you added looks so great!

    Tania

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  35. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydNovember 6, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    Your Fireplace & Mantel are Wonderful, Such Fabulous Treasures, Love the Silver & the Gold....

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  36. TracyMB @ Crows Feet ChicNovember 6, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    Gorgeous.... and your fireplace is amazing. Almost as handsome as the model. :)

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  37. SusyNovember 6, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    Hi. I'm finding you for the first time through Vintage Inspiration Friday. Love, love, love it all ~ including the weenies. Great advice from Olive, and well done. Blessings.

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  38. Boxwood CottageNovember 6, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    Your fall mantle looks fabulous!!!
    Carola

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  39. Debra@CommonGroundNovember 6, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    Hi Nita, love your fall mantle. It's just gorgeous and looks perfect just the way it is. Thanks, Nita for joining in on VIF!
    xo,
    Debra

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  40. Pearl MapleNovember 7, 2010 at 2:26 AM

    Loving your glittering give thanks theme.

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  41. WendyNovember 7, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    Your fall mantle is stunning. I love mercury glass and hydrangeas. The mirror is unbelievable. And WHERE did you find that "Give Thanks" banner?

    It's all lovely!

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  42. we three dogs and meNovember 8, 2010 at 6:20 AM

    Love your mantle. So elegant. I want a fireplace. Oh well maybe a fake one lol

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  43. AnonymousNovember 8, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    I love it!

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  44. KarieNovember 8, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    What a beautiful mantel and fireplace. Love it. Thanks or sharing.

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  45. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~November 8, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    Beautiful. Your fireplace wall is so pretty, Just love it.
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  46. RoeshelNovember 8, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    OoOoh! Beautiful, sparkly and festive. I love it! So jealous. We have a tv over ours. Definite decorating challenge. :(

    Thanks so much for sharing yours at the DIY Show Off!

    Have a great week!

    Roeshel

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  47. RoeshelNovember 8, 2010 at 4:03 PM

    Ps. Niski the doxie says "hi cutie" to Newman! ;)

    R

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  48. LeanneNovember 9, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    Thanks for visiting and Oh my, I love your mantel. I guess great minds think alike. I love the mercury glass with the white pumpkins too. I'm so glad I came to your site. I'll enjoy coming back again. Have a great day!

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  49. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleNovember 9, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    Your mantel is stunning. Thanks for joining the party.

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  50. DebbiedoosNovember 9, 2010 at 6:36 PM

    That is just gorgeous...you have so many inspiring ideas. A great eye indeed!!~

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  51. NanaDianaNovember 9, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    Well, unfortunately I found you over at Kim's Savvy S.S...I say unfortunately because I had decided I wasn't going to follow any more blogs...because I am the sorta person that when I sign up to follow- I follow...thick and thin...good posts..bad posts..ugly posts...oh wait...there are NO ugly posts;>) So, I came here and fell in love (of course I did) and now, idiot that I am...I am signing up to follow. You are stuck with me now!>) GREAT looking mantle!..and I went back and read some of your other posts too. Seriously? Glad I found you! Diana

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  52. All That GlittersNovember 9, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    gorgeous vignette!!

    I'm your newest follower too!!

    Jennifer

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  53. Ribbonwood CottageNovember 9, 2010 at 9:04 PM

    This is probably one of the most gorgeous mantels I have ever seen...and I have to pick my jaw up off the floor. Big smile. Hahaha....you just have that touch...it is beautiful
    blessings,
    Debbie

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  54. CindyNovember 9, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    This mantle is a dream come true! It's the prettiest display I've seen! Of course I am in love with Mercury Glass; I posted about it too!

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  55. Dee@FrenchBleuVintageNovember 9, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    Oh my Gosh! I love it ~ sooo pretty. It gives me a great idea for my white pumpkin candles and mercury glass. Thanks for the inspiration, your mantel is just gorgeous.

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  56. AprilNovember 9, 2010 at 11:50 PM

    LOVES

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  57. bjNovember 10, 2010 at 4:39 AM

    Absolutely beautiful.
    There's just a lot more fun in
    "look what I did and I didn't have to buy a thing".

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  58. time worn interiorsNovember 10, 2010 at 7:07 AM

    Lovely display! Love the weenies! I have one named Spencer!
    Theresa
    aka:TOT

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  59. RebeccaNovember 10, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    The bling looks great-and Newman is a real cutie!!!!

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  60. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereNovember 10, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    Hi Nita, Your mantle display is beautiful...love the mercury glass. Your fireplace is absolutely gorgeous! The tile color, style, everything!
    Hugs, Sherry

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  61. MeanderNovember 13, 2010 at 5:15 AM

    Love the white/lumina pumpkins. Whilst standing in line at the grocery yesterday I was checking out the cover of this month's family circle magazine (typically I loathe that publication) but it had white pumpkins and they had spray painted the stems shiny gold and then flicked gold painted spots all over the rest - soooo cute!

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  62. " SHABBY JUNK"November 18, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    Nita, just love your fireplace. The mecury glass is beautiful. judy

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  63. Meadowsweet CottageNovember 19, 2010 at 10:54 PM

    I share your weakness for mercury glass! Your mantel is so beautiful that it doesn't need pumpkins, Nita. Of course, if you should happen to find some on sale for next year...

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  64. SarahNovember 29, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    Nita, I'm late getting to all the Silver Sunday posts so am trying to catch up this evening before the next one rolls around. Your mantel is fabulous. The glitter "Give Thanks" on the mirror is a nice touch with all your gorgeous mercury glass and silver. Simply stunning! ~ Sarah

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