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Hi, friends! Thanksgiving is on my mind! Yesterday I shared my Thanksgiving tablescape and today I am going to show you my mantel decor for the upcoming holiday. I actually love taking the time to decorate my mantel for the seasons and holidays. Even a subtle change can make a fun difference for the season. I’ve really been feeling sad for Thanksgiving! It is highly overlooked in the decorating world since Christmas follows so soon after. And nowadays, it often gets completely forgotten between the fun of Halloween and the rush of Christmas. I decided to remedy that in my own little way and put together a Thanksgiving mantel. So, if you are a Thanksgiving lover like me, I have some great ideas for you today. If not, I’ll see you back here in a few weeks with my amazing Christmas mantel! 🙂
BE Thankful Thanksgiving Mantel
Mantel decorating is one of my favorite ways to add seasonal decor to my home. The key to a well thought out mantel is to add texture, layers, and colors. Draw from the room around you and begin by layering varying heights to create visual interest. I have used my mirrors and window to create a backdrop for the items in the front. A simple glass cloche filled with pinecones, candles and a vase with seasonal branches add depth and interest. Lastly, I added a Thankful garland as a nod to the upcoming holiday. â €
Don’t be afraid to add and remove until you feel it reflects your home, personality, and style. â €
These are the go-to items I recommend: mirrors, vases, candlesticks, artwork, items from nature, tobacco baskets, and glass terrariums.â €
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To life feeling like home!
XO,
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November 8th, 2016 at 9:12 am
I love your style! The velvet pumpkins are so cute and I love that big jug!!!
November 8th, 2016 at 11:48 am
Thank you Mary! The jug is one of my favs and can be used anywhere in the house year round!
November 8th, 2016 at 10:55 pm
I love the typewritter, so cool! You have mixed so many cool elements! Have a great week and I am so over this election and thank god for blogging.
Maria
November 9th, 2016 at 8:12 pm
Thank you, Maria! Glad it’s over as well! 🙂
November 13th, 2016 at 8:48 pm
Love the Thanksgiving mantel, especially the bunting and the tobacco basket!
November 14th, 2016 at 9:35 am
Thank you, Roxanne! I’m happy with how it turned out.
November 14th, 2016 at 7:48 am
Cute mantel! Digging those velvet pumpkins
November 14th, 2016 at 9:19 am
Thank you, Ariel! I have seen bold pink and purple velvet ones which are gorgeous also!
November 14th, 2016 at 8:32 am
Love your mantle and all the different pumpkins – especially those velvet ones! I need to get a tobacco tray – I love the styling with it.
November 14th, 2016 at 9:18 am
Thank you, Sarah!
November 14th, 2016 at 8:13 pm
I just love the layering with the mirrors and window! It’s just my style. Love it!! Thanks for sharing at the Family Joy Blog Link Party this week!!
November 15th, 2016 at 10:06 am
Your welcome! Thanks for hosting, Melissa! 🙂
November 15th, 2016 at 9:23 am
Wow this is beautiful. I love decorating with lots of white too! I have never heard of tobacco baskets! they are super cute!
November 15th, 2016 at 10:05 am
Thank you, Heather! 🙂
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