I’ve been struggling with how to proceed with fall decor this year. Living in Florida, the concept of fall is really just a dream. In fact, last year my kiddos were swimming the day after Thanksgiving. In the past, I’ve just turned down the a/c, grabbed some pumpkin spice coffee, and went all in on fall. This year, I decided to stay a little more true to our home and life which means subtle fall decorating that fits in with our everyday decor. My sweet friend Taryn Whiteaker is hosting a fall mantel blog hop and I’m delighted to share my coastal fall mantel decor today!
As I mentioned, I really wanted to bring all the fall feels while staying within my regular color palette. It was also important for me to have a crisp and simple mantel for fall. I love the idea that everything is fresh and new in the fall.
The focus on the mantel is the display of pumpkins. I loved my painted pumpkins from last year and they inspired the idea of this simple display of ombre blue painted pumpkins.
I bought a few bundles of the fake gourds from the craft store and painted them during a very short nap time.
I always like varying heights when I decorate my mantel. I used some faux leaves stems and my favorite lanterns flank the other side.
I hope this post encourages you to decorate seasonally if your heart desires it. You can add elements of coziness with small and subtle changes!
The fall fun doesn’t stop with this coastal fall mantel. There’s more fall mantel inspiration to enjoy.
Taryn Whiteaker Designs | Cherished Bliss | Sincerely Marie Designs | Making Home Base | Town & Country Living 
Design Dazzle | The Happy Housie | A Pretty Life |House By Hoff | Maison De Pax
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Elena Kerasopites says
September 5, 2017 at 9:24 amYour mantel is amazing! So out of the ordinary!
Chelsea says
September 9, 2017 at 3:12 pmThanks, Elena! I sure love it!
Amanda @Sincerely, Marie Designs says
September 5, 2017 at 11:02 amChelsea, I’m totally in love! All the blues are just beautiful. You’ve captured a coastal fall feel perfectly!
Chelsea says
September 9, 2017 at 3:12 pmHi Amanda! Thank you so much! xo
the cape on the corner says
September 5, 2017 at 12:01 pmwow. i love that simple piling of them, and the colors. they really work with your picture and room, yet still totally feel fall. well done!
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Chelsea says
September 9, 2017 at 3:12 pmThank you!! It feels great to be able to capture fall while also maintaining the color palette in the room. xo
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says
September 5, 2017 at 9:48 pmOmbre pumpkins! Love it!!
Chelsea says
September 9, 2017 at 3:13 pmThanks, Jennifer! xo
Krista says
September 6, 2017 at 10:04 pmI love everything about this Chelsea!! The coastal vibe is right up my alley – I, too, tried to stick closer to my actual style this fall and it feels so right!!
Chelsea says
September 9, 2017 at 3:13 pmThank you so much, Krista! And thank you for sharing!
Erin says
September 7, 2017 at 12:45 pmLove, Love, Love. I can ask what paint colors you used? I have to do this. Thank you.
Chelsea says
September 9, 2017 at 3:11 pmHi Erin, if you follow me on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/makinghomebase – Click on my picture in top left of the screen, you’ll be able to watch my Instagram stories and I include the paints I used! Hope that’s helpful.
Kim - Sand and Sisal says
September 8, 2017 at 10:59 amSo pretty! I love the blues and the chic coastal vibe! (of course!) 😉
PInned it!
Chelsea says
September 9, 2017 at 3:13 pmThank you so much for sharing, Kim! So glad you like it!
Erica says
September 9, 2017 at 2:10 pmONLY YOU, girlfriend! This is so creative and so beautiful!!!!
Chelsea says
September 9, 2017 at 3:14 pmhaha! Thanks friend! xo
Jane says
October 18, 2017 at 11:31 pmLove the colors! Mind sharing where you got yhem and what they are called?
Chelsea says
October 30, 2017 at 9:12 pmThe pumpkins? I painted them!