Hello everyone and welcome to our early fall blog hop! Today I’m joining 11 fellow bloggers to bring you some fall and Halloween inspiration. We’re hoping to inspire you with lots of fall decorating ideas, and today I’m sharing this year’s simple and neutral fall mantel.
As I’ve mentioned before, I’m not a huge fan of the oranges and rusts that are the traditional fall colors and I know a lot of you aren’t either. Instead, I wanted to create a neutral fall mantel using some of the colors I used in my fall home tour, but even softer.
I love the idea of using items from nature to convey a sense of the season. And I wanted the look to be a soft and simple version of fall. So I focused on greens and creams; using both green and white pumpkins and seeded eucalyptus. Eucalyptus is my absolute favorite green to add this time of year. I love it’s casual, drapey look – and it’s inexpensive, as well as long lasting. What’s not to love about that?!
Simple and Neutral Fall Mantel
I started by layering several bunches of eucalyptus over the surface of the mantel. Usually buy mine at Trader Joe’s but many markets also carry it this time of year.
I then added white and green pumpkins and played around with the order until I was happy with it. It still looked a little sparse when all I had were large pumpkins, so I added some small white ones to balance it out and fill it in.
I’m so partial to white pumpkins! Aren’t they gorgeous?! I wrote a post on my love for white pumpkins last year – click here to get even more ideas on decorating with white pumpkins.
The sheaths of wheat were something I already had from last year. I loved the way they tied in the green pumpkins so I used those on either end to give the whole mantelscape some height.
And there it is! A neutral fall mantel that is simple to pull together, and can easily last all season! For more neutral fall decorating, click here.
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Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you’ve been inspired to create your own simple and neutral fall mantel. And I hope you’ll go on to visit some of the other bloggers sharing their fall decor ideas below!
Fall Blog Hop List
Mysha at Remington Avenue
Me! at Maison de Cinq
Ashley at Curls and Cashmere
Janine at Happy Happy Nester
Judy at Life is Better at Home
Martha at Simple Cozy Charm
Olivia at Reinvented Collection
Julie and Jodie at The Design Twins
Jackie at Finding Lovely
Joan at 2 Ladies & a Chair
Ashley at Modern Glam
Kim and Lacey at Styled with Lace
Happy Fall!
Sheila
xo
Joan says
Sheila your fall mantel is gorgeous! I love your use of neutrals. Those lumpy bumpy green pumpkins are a fabulous addition! Your home is beautiful!
Sheila says
Thanks so much Joan (I love the lumpy bumpy ones too:)) I just adored your Halloween mantel – it was fantastic!!
Sheila
xo
lifeisbetterathome says
Sheila I just love your neutral Fall mantle! The seeded eucalyptus is beautiful and so pretty with all the pumpkins 😍 So much fun joining you ladies! Xx
Sheila says
Thanks so much Judy! It was a fun hop to do, and I’m so glad you could join us!
Sheila
xo
Shannon Fox says
Love the soft colors, and your brick fireplace!
Something about the brick is always so warm and homey.
Happy Fall friend 🙂
Sheila says
Thank you so much Shannon! That’s so funny, because I really don’t like the brick! I’m thinking of painting or white washing it- I just haven’t quite mustered up the courage yet:))
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Fall to you too!
Sheila
xo
Jodie & Julie says
I love natural! And I love simple! Your style is so elegant and beautiful….I always get great ideas from you decor!
Beautiful job!
xoxo Jodie & Julie
Sheila says
Aww thanks girls! I love natural and simple too, so I’m so happy to hear you do too!
Sheila
xo
Martha Knake says
Sheila, the mantle is just beautiful!! You can never go wrong with eucalyptus can you?!
Sheila says
Thanks so much Martha!
I couldn’t agree more! Eucalyptus is my go-to green, especially during the fall and holiday months!
Sheila
xo
ashley says
Wow Sheila! I love the color scheme here. Nothing beats fresh pumpkins and eucalyptus!
Sheila says
Thanks Ashley! I have to admit, I agree with you:) I’m in love with the faded green pumpkins this year, and eucalyptus is my all-time favorite! So glad to be hopping with you again!
Sheila
xo