Happy Monday, Friends! When do you decorate for fall? It's been a long, hot summer in Texas. Today I'm sharing my first autumnal accents with a seasonal mantel featuring handmade velvet pumpkins and vintage milk glass...
![Today I'm sharing my first autumnal accents with a seasonal mantel featuring handmade velvet pumpkins and vintage milk glass fall mantel featuring velvet pumpkins](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNAxcao16RZyyk08Z-zjofmpfOricdSHviglw5-4dh_K63clEZC3CTbeZEENBTmp1vQUdrT2nnNhdRFqAxw9sMoZiQLgIRC9RNE69uYD_M00RBjQugRd16iRWZC1bPCgAdvXQWVS4faoIaBgkVEC0g7mfGxtBcSwNGGjNQFrs4gMlcpeZ0Pcb--UYykA/s16000/mantel-velvet-milkglass..png)
Since I spent more time indoors than usual due to the extreme heat this summer, I got a jump start on crafting more velvet pumpkins for my collection. I decided to highlight my handmade creations and challenged myself not to buy anything new, shopping my home instead.
![Today I'm sharing my first autumnal accents with a seasonal mantel featuring handmade velvet pumpkins and vintage milk glass fall mantel featuring milk glass](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCOrPnshiRbUN4NM3Q5kqrsCBSJX8TtIxE_DDgje2SRVIzNd7Gl9mmgMrV_DSS6u4lbWkXpfpJ9BDEMLPx2kJVlzYaEYDHVkvrnRGaIEyt89iHok2hsIyTlUhHylClSvPYmp4AWTznSGon-WGQNfgDao0WLy97NpvH18XhVhdUkLbbqk38m7g0T3M-Qw/s16000/mantel-basket-lace.png)
Y'all know I love vintage linens so I used a basket to layer a lace runner and a pretty round placemat I scored from Target's dollar spot several years ago. I love the cozy backdrop it sets for the mantel!
![Today I'm sharing my first autumnal accents with a seasonal mantel featuring handmade velvet pumpkins and vintage milk glass fall mantel featuring velvet pumpkins](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO6fucCcgcuYATVz10KWoagJ8vhJQU5Kyv1MbCndhbd5KKOfpTtfDbExxX2j1P3kPMFGYNBHD6SY8fNswQ-Pfg92Bg5Cvqeg_1_UZ7uG6pX92Kf8mO3ddxDCcf9T4e7Y-7iQ2WpTEQ-omtBBz8Yu1wLXqBdph22updztGlZp5KxEX3NC0UbtkNmhzxzg/s16000/mantel-blush-velvet-pumpkin.png)
I dressed up my velvet pumpkins with twiggy stems and faux flowers.
![Today I'm sharing my first autumnal accents with a seasonal mantel featuring handmade velvet pumpkins and vintage milk glass velvet pumpkins autumn mantel](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJmchBsxvOab9_u91Ae5pwJ2mJz4zns7R9Avp0OWH5remigKREH7-6-QRN3ZHUGeFqmCKNp_fDzfJBAIdlMlqveKjNpn_JtuN8Vsi1AekilkSNvsOhSSo906DB4UfhWBgxIl74CayYzuw8lRmet_TS54dvJ25QjLOQJn0jCHPuOil20w_DQNG8SV_yyg/s16000/mantel-pumpkins-milkglass-side.png)
I arranged them on a vintage milk glass cake stand and candle sticks and added fresh lamb's ear from my garden.
![Today I'm sharing my first autumnal accents with a seasonal mantel featuring handmade velvet pumpkins and vintage milk glass fall mantel featuring vintage milk glass](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPc3bwx8ovldEQl1p0FcvW7YZ0qljJr_MisoJ01_Piiy2HVeS7KwleX84gtw0fXIuAOcTeU6e5bHUbJ7AIyxpsNp4vjWCMum2ndhPlyPzAlOkmezROidLd3iDW4xryCEDbfLoAco6giarYQeaABKNZhoXklfGf6I2bnS_RJKcrexMUhnvTiyFGNQCX7g/s16000/mantel-cream-velvet-pumpkin.png)
I'm partial to nontraditional fall decor preferring softer hues.
![Today I'm sharing my first autumnal accents with a seasonal mantel featuring handmade velvet pumpkins and vintage milk glass fall mantel featuring velvet pumpkins](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbUx1s5ccG9KLk4fEnCK_bEfbbiQQbRLWaqpxME8kOiuXNlGcquEbnSGqKPrQEV_ZQx1lCF8flydFljR832L2g81wYCvjYHdafs2pSFZj17TD12jHsDqaexXD9NUp8iscmpyp_Na0Z9QjW_vpShkkRm3mYnEXTTNB0VbtB86N0BuhsH9Zm9JumXXuABg/s16000/mantel-gray-velvet-pumpkin.png)
Here's a closer peek at my lacy repurposed basket sign...
![Today I'm sharing my first autumnal accents with a seasonal mantel featuring handmade velvet pumpkins and vintage milk glass velvet pumpkins fall mantel](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn78_4LtkbJdTsdd5Co_XnA5xh8eCckqO3oKChQ4C3-ZoObMjnnvC8u4T0AMCtg01BkCZRcAx6HGhR3O3b_YpqHtpx3LPh4dNkh3gsKKUBzkJLAxjhthL4BeX6-2vo4eQWOjuTWNbusTgtB7vpRVNgxkmDG30T9BeEv0KDjOmv0_Jyats3WHwTbzncDA/s16000/fall-mantel-gather-together-basket.png)
...adorned with fresh lamb's ear.
![Today I'm sharing my first autumnal accents with a seasonal mantel featuring handmade velvet pumpkins and vintage milk glass velvet pumpkins fall mantel](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRnPHGyT_7S2f2JCIP4ruMP0nkyWvYiRESxBaiTa5ngYnik6hq0Bk1GRfx6n5WbQ6iv8kz4TpCB86U9_v8K7UiT0lL0JlpnjSGQhkd2HRpeQ8L_fLieDGSTLHSoaGk0AgJZUim47T4mLhaLOLgKzF2cIpyNa0HjH7D8cIMEv-TY8HplT8am2JYFh0yhg/s16000/mantel-lambs-ear-basket.png)
Here, you can see a view from the dining room chandy!
![Today I'm sharing my first autumnal accents with a seasonal mantel featuring handmade velvet pumpkins and vintage milk glass velvet pumpkins fall mantel](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVU2NrhCjvzEx3j7tkB4VD2tRWJ5awrYbZ_E1TKQN4pB4bK4gXrlURq-38uLrq2etIirm0OdI4t41EGx8N7ZDvVecxW_ZCmX9i0Bh99-c7RdCp4e_qtz5nMKd1hhZ1neLZHRXCrPIU8lP59wSuKD_hbTcTHYPeInuRBUJB5oBL5Va9__tAtBgrtTSVbg/s16000/mantel-velvet-pumpkins-chandy.png)
![Today I'm sharing my first autumnal accents with a seasonal mantel featuring handmade velvet pumpkins and vintage milk glass vintage milk glass autumn mantel](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVk3e9uVb2HYF0fCWUrCExrAAnwQjEwfH2psPHJ5JSVRXKHvrv_8kb80BiICCRVbONa07tAOw8hHkKVF9B5bMoqS7mQzi0QkFWBJmAZ10sd-A-DPjGWry4k2qp02EE-pE_4MtHdZLKwNqEPZQEb-EHOslSy04vRc6YkY-zdxQd2tyW7Su-tPg6UCdZOA/s16000/mantel-velvet-milkglass-basket.png)
A handmade scented candle adds warm autumn vibes.
![Today I'm sharing my first autumnal accents with a seasonal mantel featuring handmade velvet pumpkins and vintage milk glass velvet pumpkins fall mantel](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht4vi-nvJu3n9SOglZXdCEX1ArWg6ThJ9ezlqTh1RsRYYhpADnDZ6Ev3umwILIeUzdbyzJO2alSRBeoIMwyT3RfQw_txoCvz36lEm9Oqtlb01R2uXCdsBehufNrrBWaDfE80k-pnORk9QGNjevPH4l9_RWouA4S6PEsavVXyLNZ8WGn90buzT2IYdTIg/s16000/fall-mantel-velvet-pumpkin-candle.png)
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Beautiful pumpkins, Cecilia. I love the pretty floral embellishment!
ReplyDeleteLovely. The flowing runner made me think of an overflowing cornucopia.Although I like typical fall colors, I have always enjoyed the softer pastel colors in your living/dining rooms. I think I just need several more houses! I have never used my MG with my pumpkins before. Wish I had a space for a wide mantel in my living room! What a great focal point! Top of the entertainment center is just not the same!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty, romantic look! xo Kathleen
ReplyDeleteThis Fall vignette came out so darling. I love the vintage lace with the velvet pumpkins. They really compliment each other very well.
ReplyDeleteThe velvet pumpkins are gorgeous and the photography is stunning!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful vignette! I love your upcycled basket too. Everything looks so great together. I hope you'll come share with us on Crafty Creators (Thurs-Mon)!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thanks for sharing on Crafty Creators! I'll be featuring your post on tomorrow's party. If you stop by & let me know if you're following on social media, I'll schedule your post to be featured across all of those platforms as well. You can also grab an "I was featured" button if you'd like. Have a great week!
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