Remember when I found this old mantel in the barn?
I‘m guessing it’s original to the house.
It got a good scrubbing and sat propped up against the back wall of our barn patio for a while but I knew I wanted to bring it back into the house.
But I wanted to be able to move it around, not secure it to the wall. I love to rearrange. Right now I love having it in the dining room but what if I want it in the family room or a bedroom someday?
Enter True Value Hardware. Three pine 1x4s, a few L-brackets
and some spray paint to blend it in (I haven’t had the heart to paint the original mantel yet but perhaps someday).
Boxing it makes it stand alone and movable!
I changed my fall mantel up a bit…
Before…
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Yarn pumpkins with pinecone stems…
Fall monogram wreath…
Pinecone votives on pedestals…
It’ll probably look different before next week’s DIY Project Parade! 🙂
Let’s see what you’ve been up to!
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I was one of the bloggers selected by True Value to work on the DIY Squad. I have been compensated for my time commitment to the program as well as my writing about my experience. I have also been compensated for the materials needed for my DIY project. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments.
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I love the mantel!
I love your mantel, and it's so great that it is original to the home! You did a great job making it "portable"
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thanks for hosting!
gail
Oh my goodness, your mantel is fabulous! I love that you made it movable, the decorating options are endless that way! Thank you for hosting sweet friend! Hope you have a wonderful Sunday!
Heather
Roeshel- It is just wonderful! I love it all dressed for teh Season. What a find-to think that someone saved it and stored it! Hope you have a wonderful Sunday-xo Diana
Very well done as always!! You mention not having the heart to paint the mantle yet. How do you get over that? I was raised being constantly shown how beautiful the natural look of wood is. So, as an adult, I find painting wood almost sacriligious!! Hahhaa. However, now I am surrounded by several beautiful wooden things, but they are all mismatched. So how do you choose which pieces to paint? Is there a piece that you wouldn't ever paint? When it comes to antiques, I had always thought that you shouldn't change the appearance of a piece at all. So how do you update something like that?
I love, love, love that mantle, and making it portable was brilliant. Nice vignettes too. Thanks for hosting.
Your mantel is beautiful! And I love the yarn pumpkins–so cute!
Thanks for hosting the party. I really appreciate it!
Have a great day.
Pam
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your mantel! It looks perfect in your dining room.
~emily
nestnestingnested.blogspot
I am in love with your mantle – stunning!
Your mantel is such an amazing find!! It looks great in it's natural wood tone!! Your mantel display looks great! Thanks for hosting!!
Love, love, love the mantel. You are so lucky to have such great salvage pieces on your property. Love the "B" on your mantel. Thanks for hosting the party!
Wow! I absolutely love your fall decor! So welcoming!
I LOVE your mantle! Thanks for hosting! And for sharing!
Love the mantel! It's so neat that you can move it around your house. Love those yarn pumpkins! What a cute idea! Thanks for sharing and for hosting this party each week.
What a gorgeous mantel! Your decorations are awesome! thanks for hosting!
Hi Roeshel! I thought of you last week while enjoying a cup of Pumpkin Chai Tea! 🙂 I love your mantel, I'm even envious! I have always wanted a mantel….
I finally have something to share after taking the summer off from blogging. Thank you for hosting all these lovely ideas!
thanks for hosting! the mantel looks awesome and i am SO glad you haven't had th heart to paint it- it is so perfect as is! when i first saw where this post was going i was fearing you had painted it! 🙂
A portable mantel, how wonderful!
Your mantel looks great! I wish I had an old mantel in my basement. Your fall decor works perfectly on it.
Thanks for hosting! I'm in LOVE with your mantle! I'm totally jealous! What a great idea to not attach it to one room. Love it!
I love the mantel! I'm searching craigslist for one – we have a stone front fireplace with no mantel! I thought of you last week – I was in your area to pick up some doors for the closet in my new office. After we paint them, I'll post. Thanks for hosting – I now know the work involved in hosting!
Thanks so much for hosting this party. I know I can always look forward to seeing something inspiring on your blog!!!
OMG I have serious mantel envy! I've decided I don't need a dining room hutch, I need this mantel. It shoots up to the number one spot on my list. Just gorgeous what you've done with it.
Thanks for hosting as always! Love them mantel!