Hi Friends, welcome to my late October Hearth Room! If you've known me long you know that I gravitate to woodsy, vintage themes in the hearth room and on the mantel, especially during the fall season. Quilts, pillows and accessories all take on the colors of the season to create a cozy space for relaxing and conversation.
Earlier this fall I brought out my colorful fall leaf wreath to hang on the "Frenchy" vintage mirror that permanently hangs above the mantel. It doesn't have decoration on it, just a mass of colorful autumn hues. That wreath hearkens the change of seasons and the many fall leaves around us just waiting to show up.
I'm a nature lover and gravitate toward vintage pieces that convey the feeling of fall. Owls, squirrels and other small furry critters can always be found throughout the seasons and frequently on the autumn mantel.
It looks like these two are sharing a conversation. We have a lot of crows in this area, and I've been amazed at the intelligence and habits they exhibit. Although they have the horribly bad habit of taking bird eggs and hatchlings, they hate the hawks and defend their territory fiercely.
We had a small crow "family" last year; mom, dad, and baby. They gave us hours of hilarity with baby crows antics. Learning to be a crow can be rigorous. They stuck together all summer and winter hanging out in the back yard and electric lines. All three of them. In the early spring one of them lay dead on the ground but the other two watched over it until my husband could take it away. They gave each other "comfort" and affection as they mourned. Hard to believe birds could show affection, but they did.
I bought the orange and black linen pillow covers several years ago on Amazon, and have used them each October since. The orange/black color scheme is so fun for late October.
Vintage Architectural Element on the Fall Mantel Earlier post this year from early fall.
Late October Mantel with Snow Owls I gave the large concrete owl a mini paint makeover.
Fall Naturals on the Mantel a look at some of my fall mantels thru the years.
The House on Silverado Love Your Creativity at Life and Linda,
Inspire Me Monday at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Met Monday at Between Naps on the Porch
Met Monday at Between Naps on the Porch
Inspire Me Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life
Turnabout Tuesday at My Wee Abode,
Share Your Style at French Ethereal
Happiness is Homemade at LEO Wife
Centerpiece Wednesday at Karin's Kottage
Centerpiece Wednesday at Karin's Kottage
Vintage Charm at Our Hopeful Home,
Thursday Favorite Things at Follow the Yellow Brick Home,
Create, Bake, and Grow at Shabby Art Boutique,
Farmhouse Friday at County Road 407
I love all the critters! Makes me want to go shopping and find more. I have one squirrel and one owl. Sooo not enough! pinned
ReplyDeletethanks Cindy, I've always loved little woodland critters. I have to watch the squirrels and chipmunks every evening. Lately we've had a possum around. He's not near as cute, haha!
DeleteThis is lovely, Debra. That wreath is especially beautiful.
ReplyDeletethanks Jeanie. Hope you're having a great week!
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ReplyDeleteWoo Hoo!!!!!
ReplyDeleteso sorry, thanks for being diligent and patient with antique technology!!
DeleteLove your woodland creatures. Everything looks wonderful. Happy Friday. Have a great weekend. Hugs. Kris
ReplyDeletethanks Kris, loved that gorgeous golf club view!!
DeleteYour mantel is dressed perfectly for the season. I love the colorful autumn wreath and your critters! We normally have beautiful fall color, but we have had little rain for the past 2 1/2 months. Wishing you a beautiful autumn season, Debra!
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Thankyou Pam, I'm headed over to visit!!
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