Fall Mantel in the Den

I finished the fall vignette on the den mantel.

Last week, I found this sweet tin pumpkin treasure from "Goodwill". (I love the price of $1.99 for a tin pumpkin)

I purchased the fall leaves swag from "TJ Maxx".

I've owned this ceramic pumpkin since the early 1990s.

The ceramic pumpkins with corn were purchased this year from "TJ Maxx". (Oh how, I wish we had a "Home Goods Store" in the OKC Metro Area).

The candlesticks I have had for years.  The crosses on the candles were purchased at Trade Days in Canton, Texas.  I spray painted the crosses with "ORB", and highlighted the crosses with "Rub-n-Buff" gold.  I then pinned the ribbon around the candles and added the crosses.

A closer look at one of the candles.

This year, I made a corn husk wreath for the mantel.  This is the first one I have ever made.  I was inspired by the Martha Stewart's Corn Husk Wreath.  It appears in blogland, thus I am not the only person who loves the different styles of  Corn Husk Wreaths.

I added white pumpkins along the mantel among the leaves of the swag.

Another look.

I am hooked on white pumpkins!

Loving the white pumpkins!

I added different gourds and pumpkins at the base of the fireplace.

Now presenting the finished fireplace mantel!

Here is the total look of the fireplace area in the den.

Yea!! LOOK !  I need to go on another adventure to find a rug for the area in front of the fireplace. 

I will be linking up to party at the following places:


Layla @ The Lettered Cottage

Stacy @ Not Just a Housewife

Linda @ Coastal Charm

Thank you for your comments either in person, face book, or by following my blog.  I welcome any of your design suggestions.

I hope you are having as much fun on your adventures as I am having on mine!

Wanda

DIY Accessories Color Change

The other weekend, Mr C and I went shopping at Yard Sales and Estate Sales.

We picked up two small metal decor accessories for $2.00.

These colors were not going to work at my house or my son's house.


So I spray painted, glazed, used Rub 'n Buff, and sprayed a light coat of polyurethane on both accessories.


Here are the results.

I am thinking they can be displayed at Tom's House.  


Also, while shopping, we found a dresser with a mirror, two book cases with removable top shelves, and a couple of more smaller accessories.  I am working on these other items and hope to share with you very soon!


Have a great Week!  Love your comments!  Thank you!


Wanda

Highlights with Rub 'n Buff

I purchased three of these cute Fleur-de-lis at First Monday in Canton, Texas back in October.  I had them hanging "as is" for a while above the mirror in the dining room.

Then, I sprayed them with an Oil Rubbed Bronze color.

 

I hung them back above the mirror in the Dining Room.  Still, something was not quite right...not the look I wanted. Possibly mono-colored...they needed highlights!

SOOOOOO, what's a girl to do? Well...I pulled out the Rub 'n Buff in Antique Gold!!!

I placed highlights in a fast and orderly manner on all three. (because the Rub 'n Buff dries FAST!)

Now, I am much Happier with the look :)  If only I can learn how to take photos!

Have a wonderful week!

Thank you for visiting my blog!  I love to read all your comments!

Wanda