How
about a scary good Halloween mantel?
pumpkins,
autumn leaves, and glowing candles?
have to break the bank in order
to welcome fall indoors.
Here
are some of my
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simple fall leaves and pumpkins with a few candles |
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twinkle lights add to the drama of black crows and a discarded tree branch |
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modern and fresh with loads of pumpkins around the hearth |
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lights add a festive touch to this country look |
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my favorite look for Halloween |
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spooky cobwebs and spiders are any easy and frightful touch |
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an elegant take on spider webbing |
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painted pumpkins are a fun touch in this traditional room |
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lots of black balance out this white vignette |
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vintage inspired images and lettering create a lively look when paired with Halloween orange |
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so simple and easy. balancing the design is the key |
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this reminds me of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland...Grimm, grinning ghosts..... |
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potions and brews are inspiration for this mantel |
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symmetry and a traditional color palette |
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choose some pumpkins with great stems for this look |
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black and white with a wee touch of orange |
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black birds and white pumpkins |
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apothecary jars filled with creepy critters |