Autumn Decadence...an Autumn Mantel

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Hello my friends...I hope you're having a fabulous day!

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I think I am finally finished with all the "autumn fluffing" at my place.  Of course, you know how it goes...one never stops "tweaking"!  Hehe!  Last week I shared my french country dining room all dressed up in its new autumn frocks.  I have finished decorating in my living room as well...fireplace mantel included, however I still need to get photos.  Hopefully I will get to that sometime this week.

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In the meantime...I thought I would share my autumn mantel from last year (2010).  I hope that you enjoy!

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"Autumn Decadence"...an Autumn Mantel

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The faux fireplace in my living room...Autumn 2010

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"Autumn Decadence"...an Autumn Mantel
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Hmmm...I did say that I was going for decadent! Hehe! I had sooo much fun decorating my fireplace mantel for autumn this year.
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Continuing the autumn theme in my living room of French courts, vineyards, and romance...I decided to go all out with my mantel decor! I just adore how it turned out!!!
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Autumn Pheasants in the Vineyard
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Two stately pheasants along with a decorative piece of pottery filled with grapes, autumn's bounty, are showcased...front and center...in this autumn mantlescape.
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I used several different types of foliage...trailing grapevines and autumn leaves make up the majority of the thick foliage. If you look close...you will see sprigs of autumn colored zebra grass, berries of all sorts, acorns, pheasant feathers, and grapes...all interwoven throughout the autumn mantelscape. I also used two ornate gold candleholders with pumpkin colored candles....one on each side of the mantel.
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And VOILA...a decadent "pheasants in the vineyard" mantelscape!!!
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A closer view of some of the berries, acorns, and autumn foliage.

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A pair of antique gold colored candleholders with pumpkin colored pillars...nestled into the autumn foliage.

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The Fireplace Hearth...

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The fireplace hearth is filled with "autumn's bounty" as well.

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A couple of old, leather bound books, a tall pitcher filled with more autumn foliage, and grapes sit atop a large hatbox decorated with pumpkins, melons, etc.  Tall cast iron candleholders flank either side of the hatbox vignette, along with a pair of metal peacocks. The metal peacocks are vintage wall art. I loved the pretty copper, gold, and green shades of the peacock feathers. So perfect with my autumn mantelscape!

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A romantic, autumn table for two...set in front of the fireplace.

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The autumn mantelscape makes for the perfect backdrop for this romantic table. 

 If you would like to see more of this tablescape...just click HERE.

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Voila...and there you have it..."Autumn Decadence"...an Autumn Mantel!

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I hope that you enjoyed!

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I am joining these lovely parties today...

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Metamorphosis Monday...hosted by Susan over at Between Naps on the Porch.

Table Top Tuesday...hosted by Marty over at A Stroll Thru Life.

Fall Mantel Party...hosted by Layla over at The Lettered Cottage.

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Thank you, dear ladies for hosting these sweet parties for us!

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Well my friends, thank you so much for coming by today!  Please leave me a note and let me know that you were here. I would love to visit with you!

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Warmest Autumn Wishes!