Fallishness 2011 Pt. 1: The Mantel

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So I fallified my mantel and other sundry areas of the cottage.

If you'd like to compare to last years fallification, click HERE

I used stuff I already had, except for the ceramic punkins.

Lookin' in from the dining nook.

If you saw last years fallification, you'll notice I like shutters.

I painted these ones.

I took down the big mirror for the fall to make a big 'cozy' statement.

These wee punkins are metal placecard holders.

Only new purchase, these holey punkins were from Hob Lob.

Glad we didn't take down the hooks from last year's stockings....

One of two specifically Halloweenish things, my wooden crow.

He's admiring my vintage scale and stuff.

Again, the candlesticks I've used for 2 years, made from junk I picked up at the ReStore.

Dried hydrangeas that have played a role in every room, in every season.  

Need to find me some 'limelights' to dry for a new seasonal idea I've got brewing.

You can just get a peek of the window treatment....a work in progress....

Pretend you don't see a burned out light, k?

Not sure why this shot is so yellow...

Here's how it all looks walking into the room, er, standing just outside the doorway, 

squished against the hallway wall with a bitty camera.  

Same diff.

Oh, and the rug is from IKEA, and is supposed to go into the kitchen, but I like the colors in here too.

I was just playin' and forgot to move it for the photo shoot.

Me likey.  You?

Part 2 of my fallishness will continue tomorrow.

Also taking my fallishness to these PARTIES.