The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point:

The mantle is the centerpiece of the room. With such a long, shallow space it can be challenging to decorate. And if you’re anything like me you like to switch it up from time to time. I change mine with each season. Now that fall is right around the corner, I am ready to make a change.
I start with a blank mantle. The only thing I leave is the picture above (although you might want to change that every season too!)
I started with tall twigs in a mercury glass vase because they add a nice height without adding any color. It needs that texture of glass and nature.








So here’s a recap
1. Start with a clean slate. Even if you think you will use some of the same things that are up there now, empty it all off and look at it with a fresh eye.
2. Add one featured piece. It should be large and attention grabbing.
3. Make sure to balance the featured piece with something large, but less busy on the opposite side.
4. Make sure you have height on each end. You can use unexpected household objects to add height.
5.Watch for texture. Have some wood, metal, plant, etc to make it more interesting to the eye.
6. Tweak with small objects. They will soften the whole look.
And you’re finished! Step back and enjoy your sublimely decorated mantle.

How often do you change the decor on your mantle?
Lisa winds through her little Texas farm house every night, tucking in her nine homeschooled children and turning off lights. Then she scans the rooms & makes a mental list of what she wants to rearrange, restore or paint. Her husband of 25 years hangs on for the ride while she blogs about it over at The Pennington Point. | |