Adding Autumn

I've been putting off my decorating because I thought it was too early but all of this rain and gloomy weather has made me decide otherwise.  I figured since I had to put on a jacket and jeans that was reason enough for me to start decorating for fall.  So down came the boxes....let the decorating begin!

I wanted to change things up a bit this year so while rummaging through my "stuff" I came across two tan colored ceramic pots that I really didn't like anymore.  Out came the chalk paint, and while I was at it I painted some faux gourds and pumpkins. 

This is what the pots looked like before....I really wasn't digging the color anymore but still liked the style.

I painted them in Old White chalk paint and then used the clear and dark wax to give them an old world look.  

I've always had a tough time decorating this mantel since it's oak and not white like most other mantels.  Things seem to disappear on it.  I thought that adding white would be a nice change, especially since I love white pumpkins.  

I added some old books to add height where it's needed.  

I found this chicken wire cloche at Home Good's today for $10.00 and had to have it.  It works great with the mantel theme that I am trying to achieve this year.  

Now I just have to wait until the pumpkins and gourds are ready to be picked!

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