Fall brings to mind...farms and harvest time. I don't why that is with me,I guess it plays along with season.
I find myself drawn to the natural elements of the holiday and what Fall represents.Now I know that y'all see those scary birds but I must tell you that we have fields full of them...cow birds too!
So with fall fast approaching,I thought I would barn it up a bit. I have very high ceilings, so I used that to my advantage and used a ladder for height. The long bird feathers had to go. After I saw them in the photo they didnt work for me so bye bye birdie...
It's rustic just the way I like it.
I used what decorations I had from last year and dug things out of the shed to make this look come together.
I know you must have spotted some of the galvanized goodies used here.
At the moment I seem to be drawn to this stuff like fly's on a rib roast! I'm sure you are wondering what that cute lil' thing is under the pumpkin.
It's a collar used in heating and air ducts.
I found a whole isle of this galvanized goodness at Home Depot. We will touch base on that subject again real soon.
I also pulled things that say Fall to me...Vintage fan for cooler days. Old books that smell like they should be made into a candle scent and ravens.
And just so know what I did with my square wreath that peeps into every shot on my mantel....Hanging here. I kind of like the look going on....now where's that candy corn!!
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I love your barn-a-fied goodies! The ladder is my FAVORITE idea and works wonderfully!!! Your post is adorable and was so much fun to read.
Susie,
I LOVE it all, especially the crows on the ladder. Where-oh where- did you get those crows? I looked all weekend for some with no luck. I was thinking of just printing some off the computer and settling for that! Happy Fall!
Your mantle looks great!
Well susie 'q'.. such a nice prim mantel you've got going on..and me thinks that one of my prim towels would be perfect for a ladder rung!
Hmmmm, now I'm thinking here... but I'll send my thoughts via on the 'wind'.. heehee..
How's the 'barn' comin' along?
~Olivia
Adore the mantle! Susie, it is the best I have seen this fall. The ladder is a great addition. Thanks for sharing your creative spirit.
Happy Fall.
Charla
Very cute! The little ladder is such a good idea if you have tall ceilings!
Manuela
I'm crazy about your crow climbing ladder and in general, all of the "barnified" goodies." You have such an artistic eye. Sea Witch
This looks so great. Mantels can be so difficult to do, yours is perfect. Love all the things you mixed.
Looks great. I love the ladder & all the galvanized "junk" & what a great idea with the wreaths - terrific.
How clever of you, that collar thing! Too cool!
And yeah, those birds scare me a bit LOL!!
LOVING the ladder!
I have to know where you found your square wreath! I have wanted one for quite some time now and have not been able to find one. (especially at a decent price) I was going to make one, but no one areound here even has a square wreath form. Can you help point me in the right direction?
I love all your "barn" touches!! Very pretty!!
Love it all. Ah Autumn...
Oh, I love the barn touches! What a charming mantle, thanks for sharing. Cindy
Your mantle looks fantastic. Love the ladder and those crows!
Super creative Susie! It looks really wonderful!!! I love the natural elements too.
:) T
Morning Susie,
I absolutely LOVE the look!!!! LOVE that ladder...what a great idea to get some height and that collar is just NEAT!!! I could see that painted black too with candles on it. I LOVE the pumpkin sitting on it. GREAT LOOK!!
I love the ladder! You could use it forever. I also love that you hung your wreath froma curtain rod! I LOVE that. Have a great day.
Like everyone else I also love the idea of the ladder. Very creative and brings height. You did a great job with the mantel....and oh, you said you found something out in the shed???? You mean the cottage/studio??? Hmmm, still working on it? Can't wait to see the reveal.
Love your idea with the ladder and the galvanized collar for a pumpkin holder is a stroke of decorating genius. Great ideas.
Love the ladder, great idea! I love the fall, I am so in love with golds, oranges and browns right now. I guess that's why my home is sporting all those colors. They are so warm and cozy. Have a happy day!
LeAnn:)
Love your display Susie! I love simple looks such as this...reminds of times past. Looking forward to seeing what else you plan on sharing!
Very cute! I still love that wreath so pretty.
Your mantle looks great and definitely says fall!! Thanks for the tip on the galvanized collar...that makes a great pumpkin stand...I'm borrowing that idea!
Hey susie, do you have trouble sleeping with all that creative juice flowing around in your head???? I bet you never stop thinking of clever ways to use things......you're my Decorating Diva idol!! LOL......it looks fantastic, girl!
Suzanne
So when are you doing Round Top??
how fun! i love fall! and i love how you used the galvanized goodness! cant wait to see more!
you are amazing!! i love all of this...especially the birds. They are my favorite! How clever of you to use stuff from home depot.
You sooo read my mind...I was thinking to myself "what is that cute thing under the pumpkin" and your next sentence was the same line (almost exactly). All I can say is "great minds think alike!" ha!
Your mantel is beautiful!!!!
You're such a great decorator Susie Bloop! I love what you've done with your mantle, and can't wait to see what you do for Christmas too! :-)
Layla
absolutely lovely and inspiring. I especially like the ladder on the mantl, very clever!
Looks great Susie! It is a good thing I don't live very close by or you would not be able to invite me over because I would so steal your ladder, and the weather vane to!
Your mantel is beautiful. I love the ladder and the galvanized pieces.....I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!
LUV the look...the ladder is my fav...also LUV the mirror...I have one just like it in my foyer:) Come by for a visit to see what Fall is looking like here on the coast.
Blessings,
Linda
Looks great Susie!
Love that the birds are looking off in the same direction as if something ominous has caught their attention!
Susie, I love that! You've done a wonderful job with your mantel, all those elements came together nicely. Hope you'll join my Fall party on oct. 1st, celebrating all things FALL. :)
Susie, it's gorgeous! :) I love the unexpected pieces you used...the neat old book, the collar from Home Depot (too cool!), and the ladder. I want to come to your house and just take notes and pictures. ;)
You're so creative! I love the ladder! I have one too, but mine is just propped up against the wall next to my fireplace. That collar idea is great!
xo,
Adrienne
I love it all too!! I love how you used the A/C Heating thing very creative!! It sounds like you have mentioned this once before but where do you find a square wreath like yours? I love it!
Love the ladder idea!! Very clever!! Your mantle like everything you do is stunning :) Have a wonderful week!!
so charming, i love the ladder!
I think I'm going to come move in with you, so don't panic if you see an extra person at the dinner table....but first - I have to head to Home Depot and pick up those collar things.
Love your vignette - Mantles are so much fun!
What a beautiful job you have done, so unique! I love the juxtoposition of the galvanized elements with the foliage. And that ladder is to die for.
Great, now I need to add a trip to Home Depot to the list of my places to go today! Thanks for the tip!
Gorgeous!!! I love fall. It is such a wonderful season filled with so much color and wonderful scents!!
I love all you have here especially the ladder.
Ruth
Love the mantel! And can I just say how creative it was for you to use a heating/plumbing collar in your decorating? I would have never guessed that that's what it was! It looks great!
Kat and I ate almost a whole bowlful of candy corn Saturday night! MMMMmmm....
And I love that mantel!
I love the ladder up on your mantle it makes a huge statement! Loving the birds too!
Its barnified fabulous! I LOVE it. Especially the ladder!
so much barn goodness! i just bought a new old fan yesterday, though not quite as old as yours. and those ravens...LOVE them! going to be posting some more photos of mine in a couple of days...
Everything looks so good together and fallish!
Love the black birds, I finally found some over the weekend.
XXDenise
I absolutely love this look! If only I could find one of those old ladders. Been looking for one for YEARS to hang my homemade quilts from. And the ravens! Got to find some of those!
Brenda
I hope you do a post about your Home Depot finds. I love the ladder, great idea! Stop by my blog to enter my giveaway.
LOVE the galvanized goodies! Can't wait to read more about them.
Lookin good girl...I'm feeling like a roadtrip coming on. What about you?
Love the mantel. I too am drawn to the galvinized stuff, I recently found a watering can and am thinking about what to do with it. I struggle with my mantel and always worry that I am junking it up too much with stuff, but I ove the way you managed to make it look so right. Bty, what is the color on your walls. I love it. marla
Ooooh, I'm lovin' the ladder on the mantle, girl!! love the open book and the 'birds'. You rock!
Ooooh, I'm lovin' the ladder on the mantle, girl!! love the open book and the 'birds'. You rock!
I love that ladder. Looks great!
I REALLY enjoyed your post and the pictures! Love your fall decor ... the ladder is very creative!
I love your mantle! Especially the ladder & birds. That collar is neat!
I love fall decor. It's just so much fun. Love your boo boards, too!
I was catching up on your posts that I missed and really enjoyed the one about your dad's old store. My dad was an entrepreneurial type, too, and he must've started a dozen different businesses while I was growing up--so I could relate!
Hey, Susie, are you going to Blissdom again next year? I'm trying to decide. It was so much fun hanging out with you last time. :-)
LOVE IT!! Now, if I only had tall ceilings and a spiffy ladder...
Hi Susie! Great idea using the farm implements as decor...I love that look and it looks warm and beautiful on your mantel! Great job!
Blessings,
Debbie
Your use of the ladder is AWESEOME!!!
Definitely liking the barn-i-fied decor. Jackie
i gotta start getting here earlier...so i can be like the first comment and not the 100th.
I love the look....
good job.
xo
Squeal!!!!
I love it! I want to clear my own mantel and start over! The ladder is fantastic. I am SO stealing the galvanized tin idea!
Beautiful job! I love the barn look so much more than the classy look....you are such a creative lady! Oh and your Boo 31 is just as cute!
~GORGEOUS beyond belief!!!! :)
I JUST LOVE your blog, so crafty
So many good ideas
Your mantle is so awsome, tooooo cute
Love love love it! So cute...you are truly ready for Fall.
So beautiful!
I’d inamorata to ascertain that too!
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