My family room mantel shelf is decorated for autumn and I’m lovin’ my pumpkin topiaries!
I made the pumpkin topiaries. This topiary was nothing more than painting and crackling the pumpkin, adding greens to an urn and inserting a dowel rod through the pumpkin and placing it into the urn.
And these little pumpkin topiaries I made using a pair of candle holders. I used floral foam, greens, left an opening in the middle and sat the pumpkins on top.
I really like the layered look to the mantle.
As evening approaches (or a cloudy day like today), I light the candles.
I love to light my candles.
I have been busy working on many different projects now all I have to do is get them posted!
Have a blessed autumn week.
Looks so pretty!!!
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Suzanne
GORGEOUS!! I am such a fan of creamy, white pumpkins! Your mantle is beautiful...especially by candlelight!!
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Gail
GORGEOUS!!!! I love the crackle. I'm doing a 3 layered topiary of pumpkins on my mantle. I just might have to crackle them. YOur mantle is so fabulous!!! Love the white and dark... and of course the candlelight is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYvonne
Very pretty Gail :) I love how they turned out and really like how they look on the topairy's too. Great job!
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Laura
Your mantel looks wonderful. I love everything about it! Your topiaries really add some nice height to the mantel and they look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteJane
Love your topiaries, they are stunning. So pretty. Your mantel looks fabulous. You really do have a beautiful vignette. Be sure to link it to Table Top Tuesday tomorrow. It is stunning. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteThese just took my breath away!! so fallish and relaxing..very very soothing to the eye...fantastic job! Now if only I can find the pumpkins I stashed away from last year I might come up with something cool too..
ReplyDeleteWow - I love the white pumpkins with the greenery. Such a good contrast. What a beautiful mantle.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteLove it in the candlelight too
blessings
barbara jean
Gail, that is THE pretties mantle I've seen this season. How I love your idea for the pumpkin topiaries -- using the candlesticks -- genius! I also love your clock within the frame and the lovely candles. Truly a beautiful mantle!
ReplyDeleteThe look of your mantle is very warm. It makes you feel at home. I almost feel like I am seeing them in person.
ReplyDeleteStunning display Gail! Love the greenery with the white punkins. Very elegant. And the clock inside the frame? Perfection.
ReplyDeleteGlad you could Mi4M!
Love the mantle! Your topiaries are adorable!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful mantle you've created. Cute topiaries!
ReplyDeleteHI Gail,
ReplyDeleteI love that you used greenery at the bottom of the topiaries. These are absolutely adorable...a must make for me! ;-)
I made topiaries too, just not pumpkin ones.
Thanks for sharing your great idea. The mantle is so pretty...LOVE it with the candle light!
Nancy
Beautiful, I love them!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous mantel - day or night! I made pumpkin topiaries this week too! Why don't you come and link up to Seasonal Sundays? The link is open until late Monday night.
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Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love this!!! So classy!!!
ReplyDeleteOoooh. I really like the white pumpkin meets topiary look. A fresh and different take on tradition. Truly inspired and inspiring. Thanks for the ideas. Love it.
ReplyDeletePam at Becolorful
Beautiful. Love white pumpkins.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love that! I'm really liking the white pumpkin look these days and you just took it up a few notches! :-) I'm a new follower and I just love your blog!
ReplyDeleteVanessa
Thanks so much for being a part of Seasonal Sundays.
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Love the white pumpkins!
ReplyDeleteLOVE these! Definitely going to need to make some of those!
ReplyDeleteYour pumpkin topiaries are great but I REALLY love the whole effect of what you've put together for your mantel! The clock, the key, the topiaries and the white votives look like "sophisticated" fall decor!
ReplyDeleteDD
Your whole display is just beautiful! Lovin' the pumpkins:@)
ReplyDeleteGail,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for coming to my NTT party with your beautiful Fall mantel. I'm lovin the clock and frame and your pumpkins look outstanding! Hope you have a FUN day!
Blessings,
Linda
Lovely mantle. Love the pumpkins. Love the clock too!
ReplyDeleteI really love this display. I am so happy you linked it to TTT. Gorgeous. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteThose topiaries are simple adorable! Your whole mantle is gorgeous. Love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat topiary and love the white pumkins sitting on the greens. Pretty mantle.
ReplyDeleteI am loving white pumpkins this year also. Love the topiary.
ReplyDeleteLove the creamy white pumpkins esp with the candlelight -I love the key you have framed too with Family written-Did you make that?
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! I found you at the Today's Creative Blog hop! Come by and visit me at Sassy Sites! We have a giveaway going on AND a header contest. Come by and check it out. xoxo
ReplyDeleteMarni @ Sassy Sites!
Your topiaries are fabulous! What a creative idea! Your whole mantel says fall!
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Janie
Your mantel is gorgeous! I love white pumpkins!
ReplyDeleteAnnette
Just found your blog and found myself lost for a while as I looked back(way back)at your previous posts.
ReplyDeleteLuv your blog and I am now your newest follower!
Wow! This is absolutely gorgeous! I love all the white, too. And, I love how you framed your clock (I did that as well in my kitchen). Your home is beautiful. Thanks for sharing, *Becca*
ReplyDeleteWow! Everything is just beautiful. Love the topiaries - great idea!
ReplyDeleteLove the topiaries! Stopping by from Hooked on Houses!
ReplyDeleteI love the white punks on top of the plant material. Like a soft little landing spot for them. Very very cute!
ReplyDeleteYou are my new decor hero, I love this. I have been searching for something to do for Fall on my dinning room table, but wanted a light and airy look and this is what I will be doing, THANK YOU.
ReplyDeleteCha Cha
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ReplyDeleteWOW!! What pretty decorations!!
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Pretty! I love white pumpkins, so using them as topiaries is right up my alley:)
ReplyDeleteTotally gorgeous! I love the layered look. And your topiary? It's just beautiful. I'm glad I stopped by from The Nester's party.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas. Love the white pumpkins and the layered look. I want that mantle :)
ReplyDeletelove those pumpkins! your mantle looks so great, what a welcoming space all illuminated at night.
ReplyDeleteLove the clock in the frame - actually the whole thing is gorgeuos - nicejob!
ReplyDeleteThose topiaries are flat out fabulous. I love them!
ReplyDeleteThe whole mantle looks really nice. Great accessorizing.
It looks great...adore the topiaries. I may have to copy that if you don't mind!!!
ReplyDeleteEverything about your mantle is beautiful! Wish I had one like it!
ReplyDeleteLove love love the white pumpkins!
ReplyDeleteI love white pumpkins and so in love with the way you used them in those fabulous topiaries!! Thanks for sharing and inspiring!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this. What a beautiful display, and so creative. Thanks for sharing it with us! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the topiaries!! Super cute and your mantle is beautiful. I am featuring you over at Spotlight Sunday at That Village House.
ReplyDeleteLove the Family Key frame and how you put a frame around the clock. Love the white pumpkins. Looks great.
ReplyDeletejust gorgeous! I'm a new follower (:
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love the pumkin topiaries...very nice:)
ReplyDeleteYour mantel is beautiful and your topiaries are outstanding. I don't have a mantel over my fireplace yet so I am enjoying yours. Also, I prayed for your son and will continue to do so. We, Gail's have to stick together. lol Have a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteThe pumpkin topiaries are wonderful and your mantle is beautiful! Love it.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sherry
love love love this idea.
ReplyDeleteit is just gorgeous. your mantel is beautiful. it all looks so natural but festive.
thanks for linking up to the FALL FESTIVAL!
kellie
Sensational, Gail. I worked as a floral designer for years and never once made a pumpkin topiary :-)
ReplyDeleteThe crackle makes such a difference!
Oh, the layering is perfect too. So many textures and dimensions. Love it.
Would love for you to drop by tomorrow and link up to Passion for Paint!
Hi Gail...
ReplyDeleteI am really enjoying your delightful blog, my friend! This is my very first time to visit.
Well my friend, I just had to leave you a note about your gorgeous autumn mantel! I love everything about it! Love your pumpkin topiaries that you made for it! You did a fabulous job with decorating your mantel!!! This was a real treat! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Warmest autumnw wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design
How cool is this!!
ReplyDeleteI have some great candlesticks...need to go get more pumpkins..can't wait to try this.
If I do good, I'll post it and give inspiration credit to YOU..;)
Sigh. I loved this the first time I saw it and I love it all over again. Gorgeous! Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteThis is SO Gorgeous! I just LOVE it AND the pumpkin topiaries are PERFECT!!!
ReplyDeleteThe layers are magazine worthy!
Lou Cinda :)
Hi lovely lady. You have a Beautiful home ~~~ I love all the Goreous candlelight you have put together for the fall, and your Tablescapes are also lovely. Come stop by my Blog. I hope you have a nice day.
ReplyDeleteGail:
ReplyDeleteI wanted to let you know that I shared this post as a "bookmarked on the Boardwalk" feature. I love this project and wanted to make sure that my other readers had a chance to love it too! You can find it here:
http://www.bobbypinsboardwalk.com/2010/10/bookmarked-on-boardwalk_17.html
You're welcome to stop by, take a look, and grab a button.
Have a great week, friend!
Found this post from Jan at Bobbypins Boardwalk ~ love your shelf; those pumpkins on the candleholders look great! I love the simplicity of them and the touch they add here with the rest of your vignette. Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteHi Gail, I found your website through a Google search for fall decorating ideas. I love your blog! Your idea for the pumpkin topiaries and fall cloches were just what I was looking for in this year's decorations. I've uploaded pics of my interpretation of your project at my blog with a link back to your blog. Let me know what you think and thanks again for the wonderful ideas! http://bygonebungalows.com/2011/10/02/indoor-autumn-decorating-2011/
ReplyDeleteLove the fall decorating ideas!!!! Beautiful ideas!!!!
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