Upcycled Fall Mantel Decor with Flowers, Books, and Pumpkins

I love a mantel decorated for fall.  There is nothing better than some pumpkins, earthy colors, and textures. This is what I was after with my fall mantel decor this year.  However, I also wanted to include some upcycled items too.  I am all about that.

I am so excited to show you my fall mantel decor this year.  I really wanted to depart from some of my usual fall decor, and add a bit of a feminine touch by incorporating more flowers and soft blush colors.  I am also excited to be part of a fall mantel blog hop, so that you can get tons of mantel ideas in one place!  Keep on scrolling to see more!

A few years ago I found this huge basket at a thrift store and I knew I would do something fun with it.  But, it sat in my extra bedroom until just a few weeks ago because I want sure what I would do with it.  Then I finally knew, and I decided to do a Facebook live about how to create a basket fall wreath, you can check it out here:

Creating unique and custom wreaths for my homes decor is one of my most favorite things to do.  This one was on a much larger scale, but I think that it was worth it.  Why don’t we have a look at it now that it hangs above my fireplace….

My fall mantel decor turned out better than I could have imagined!  Its much more feminine than I have ever done before.  I always find my decor to have a bit more of a masculine feel.  Maybe its because I live in a home with 4 boys!  At least I have one other girl to help me enjoy the girly things in life.

And she sure loved all of this.

I started my fall mantel with my large fall basket wreath. This was the focal point, so I wanted to make sure that I put it up first and the rest blended seamlessly with it.

I then added my books.  I love using books on my mantel.  They add a fun bit of design and texture!

This mantel decor could not be more simple, really.  I kept it simple, and there are really only three elements here…books, flowers, and pumpkins.  

Aren’t these blush flowers beautiful?  It really is a drastic take off from my usual fall color pallets.  But you see, that is because I asked you to pick the colors for me!  On one of my Instagram stories, I asked which color pallets you thought I should use, and you can see that on my porch and entry fall home tour.

I chose to use these colors in my living room and in my fireplace mantel decor as well.

In addition to the books and the flowers, I wanted to shower the whole space with pumpkins.  

Pumpkins and pumpkins galore!  I wanted to combine various colors and textures with my pumpkins.  The assortment of various textures add interest and I love the way they all look together.

Nobody ever said you had to use orange and as your main color for fall, and this year, I wanted my decor to take on a less traditional approach.

I think that this fall mantel is a beautiful, non traditional style mantel.  It has upcycled elements as well as some sweet store bought pumpkins.  I have also included some hand made fabric pumpkins.  

I am very much obsessed with this metallic copper pumpkin… and right now, its ON SALE!!!  I think this was the inspiration that I decorated the whole fireplace mantel with.  Its so pretty.  

Books, flowers, and pumpkins.  How can you go wrong!  I planned on this design to be able to transition easily from fall, to Halloween, Thanksgiving, and then possibly until Christmas.  I may not redecorate for each and every different holiday, but it will be easy to do if I want.

I forgot to mention my lonely piece of deer antler.  I wanted to add just a little bit of a rustic touch and this deer antler certainly does it.  I love using deer antlers in my decor.

As an added bonus, I added some fun decor items to the hearth of my fall mantel.

A Basket full of pumpkins and pillows as well as a stack of books and a cute little pumpkin I got from Joann’s

What kind of fall mantel are you thinking of doing this year? Have you though about creating a feminine fall mantel?  

I hope this has inspired you to create something fun for yourself!

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Now, make sure you check out all the other amazing bloggers fall mantel decor below:

Neutral Fall Mantel Decor from Thrifty and Chic

Wood Fireplace Mantel Decor from My Creative Days

Neutral Fall Mantel Decor from All Things with Purpose

Simple Fall Mantel: Decorating Around the TV from Lovely Etc.

A Mantel All Dressed Up for Fall from A Fresh Squeezed Life

Fall Mantel from A Brick Home

Classic Fall Traditions Mantel Decor from Houseful of Handmade

A Neutral Fall Mantel from Newly Woodwards

Quick and Easy Fall Mantel Decor from Happily Ever After, Etc.

Dollar Tree Pumpkins for a Neutral Fall Mantel from Create and Find

Upcycled Fall Mantel Decor with Flowers, Books, and Pumpkins from Twelve on Main