Fall Mantel

I wanted to share with you my fall mantel.  Usually every year it's about the same as the year before, but this year I have a new addition that gives it a whole new look. A couple years ago, I bought an old antique headboard at a barn sale with plans to use it as wall decor in my dining room, but it was too large.  So ~ I tried to sell it several times at my yard sales ~ but no one evidently could see its potential.  I always thought it would look nice with the legs cut off, beautiful antique hooks along the bottom, and hung on a large entry wall to hang coats on.  I could picture a bench underneath it, and being the perfect place to stop and take off your shoes and coats.  But my problem was, in my small house, I have no entry way or a wall large enough for it.   So ~ this summer after it didn't sell again at my yard sale ~ I got out the saw and cut off the legs and put it on my mantel.  It was instant love.  Now that I've gone on and on about it ~ I guess its time I showed it to you.  

  It adds so much warmth to the room and looks especially well with the rich colors of fall.  

 

 

  I love the old weathered look that comes from years of aging.  

  It is a beauty for sure and now that I've set it up on the mantel, I can hardly  believe I let it sit in the garage for two years.   ~ Linking with Common Ground for Be Inspired ~ Stone Gable for Tutorials Tips and Tidbits  ~ Cozy Little House for Tweak it Tuesday ~