Sunday, September 23, 2012

A Classic Fall Mantel


I have got a classic look going on here for the fall mantel.  I am still trying to decorate with out spending any money.  So I shopped the house and pulled out the pewter.

Just a little bit of bittersweet and the mantel will stay right through Thanksgiving.

You could copy this idea with any dishes; for example, transferware, ironstone, or vintage dishes of any pattern. 

Something simple and something free makes for easy decorating.
Sherry
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39 comments:

Jane said...

Beautiful! I love the bittersweet and candlelight with the pewter pieces. Great lighting in your photos!

Carlene @ Organized Clutter said...

Very nice vignette, especially by candlelight.

Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR said...

What a pretty vignette, Sherry! I love your pewter pieces.

Pieced Pastimes said...

This turned out lovely! The candle glow against the pewter pieces adds such a warm feeling to the Fall Display. Very Nice!

allisamazing said...

I just love your fall mantle!

Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

It's beautiful Sherry~ love your pewter.

20 North Ora said...

Sherry - What a pretty mantel. Love your pewter.

Judy

Judy at GoldCountryCottage said...

Sherry: So beautiful. You could place any other kind of plates in there but there is something about pewter, candles and bittersweet that really does say Autumn. It is so charming and warm..Happy Sunday..Judy

Brenda Pruitt said...

Beautiful, and very elegant!
Brenda

Anonymous said...

Sherry, your pewter is fabulous. I love it! A wonderful way to decorate for fall!

La Vie Quotidienne said...

Beautiful ~ perfect for fall. I love the pewter!

Barb @ The Everyday Home said...

Sometimes the prettiest designs are the ones that invoke the classics. You can;t go wrong with bittersweet and pewter. I think this is beautiful!

Lady Courtney said...

Lovely, simply lovely!!! Now I'm going to go out and get me some bittersweet for my kitchen mantle!!! :)

very merry vintage style said...

Very pretty. Love the touch of bittersweet!
Mary

Something Nice and Pretty said...

I have pewter all packed away, I never think to use it now that I've went from prim to my style, thanks for the inspiration! I might give it a try and see what it looks like!

Rondell

Blondie's Journal said...

I love this, Sherry! The pewter pieces set off a nice glow by candlelight and the bittersweet is so perfect for fall!

XO,
Jane

Unknown said...

Love the silver. It looks vintage and authentic. Very cozy for the upcoming Thanksgiving season.

Maureen Wyatt said...

This says warmth and welcome and what could be better for fall! I'm doing the same thing with only using what I have already for fall decor and it makes you think a little more. ~ Maureen

Shine said...

LOVE your mantle....I do believe that pewter is my one true weakness:)
Blessings~~Shine

Karen said...

It look beautiful.The candlelight and the pewter is magical.

Vickie @ Ranger 911 said...

Your pewter looks so warm and welcoming glowing in the candlelight!

Unknown said...

This looks like it belongs in a brownstone in Boston. It has that new England look. I really like this a lot!

xinex said...

Oh how pretty, Sherri. I love pewter and these trays are wonderful!..Christine

Cynthia said...

This is so pretty. I love pewter. I have a couple of pieces that were my mom's.

Cynthia

Doll in the Looking Glass said...

Such a classic presentation! Looks like decor that you would find at a British country estate.

Debra

cathy@my1929charmer said...

A very beautiful mantel, loving the silver which gives it a very elegant feeling. The pewter is pretty special too! Thanks for sharing your inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!

shaggysheephome said...

I love the look. It makes me think of Paul Rever and old Fashion classic America.

Gina @ VictorianWannaBe said...

Hi Sherry, Your mantel just spells out Autumn! Very nice, I like that bittersweet with your pewter! Gina

Finding Home said...

You can never go wrong with the classics of pewter, candlelight and fall berries!

Becca Bertotti said...

It's beautiful. I love the pewter ... very traditional/colonial ... reminds me of Williamsburg, VA, which I love!

Judy Biggerstaff said...

Love it and the pewter, the candles, Great look.

DIYbyDesign said...

What a gorgeous mantel. I love all of the pewter. I am visiting from Centsational Girl. I would love for you to come and link up to my Fall into Fall party that opens tonight at 8pm EST. Hope to see you there.

Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLiz said...

Beautiful! Love the look of the pewter! I'm all for using what you have too! I'm making a point of that this year.
I love traditional elegance and this is beautiful!

Mrs. Handyverger said...

The pewter here is just fantastic - it adds a lovely shimmer to your mantel. I also love that you shopped your home for the mantel - I'm having to do that, too! :)
Lovely job, and very unique-looking!

Stopping by from Centsational Girl! :)

debra said...

Beautiful...I love that pewter and it is such a classic look : )

melissa@joyineveryseason said...

i love how the pewter reflects the candlelight ... just beautiful!

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

Hi Sherry, my friend has a collection of pewter and I love it. It will look great right through Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
Hugs,
Jann

My Secret Life in Lilly said...

Love your mantel! I've shyed away from pewter, but now that I've seen it's potential, think I may have to start collecting! Thank you for linking up to My Monday Muse! I hope you join in this week!

Cheryl said...

A perfectly gorgeous mantel! Did I say "perfect"? Yes!