Oh boy...I do not know what I was thinking when I decided to do an oil painting of fall trees over my mantle! I could really use some more lessons....for sure! I have forgotten alot over the last 8 years. I'm just not sure how I feel about this painting...one minute I think it looks ok, then the other I want to rip it down! lol...Maybe I can live with it over the fall months.
I am pleased with how the rest of the mantle turned out...
I mentioned in my last post that I wasn't sure what to put in the green vases. I found the dried wheaty things, grass, and sticks at Hobby Lobby. I thought I needed something natural and simple since I had so much other stuff going on on the mantle.
I do love all the different pumpkins!
I'm working on the rest of the living room, dining room and kitchen now! Then I will start on the outside...Also, I will be listing more fall Etsy items on Tuesday and Wednesday if you are interested.
Have a great Monday!
Linking to Savvy Southern Style and Decor to Adore
I just love looking and your decorating skills. And I like the painting over the mantle.
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Lovely mantel, and I like the painting too.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL Kristen!! Martina
ReplyDeleteYour mantel looks beautiful, Kristen! I like the painting you've got there now. The tall grasses are great - giving height and filling in any wall space next to the painting wonderfully. Great garland.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! I am pretty darned impressed with your painting. If I attempted that it would look like "stick" trees. LOL Good job!
ReplyDeleteI love your mantle - especially like the mix of different pumpkins. I try to purchase at least one each year - I've got quite a collection.
ReplyDeleteKristen! Your painting is beautiful!! I could never do that! Beautiful mantle. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Krisen! You are really talented. Show us the painting up close. I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteKristen Im So loving your website! I just currently brought a house and im so interested in learning to decorate with the poly mesh netting! yoru tuitorials are so helpful!! Considering the fall holidays are around the corner, I have been searching everywheres on how to decorate a door with mesh netting on a grapevine...If you do these can you please explain how? thanks so much! I so look forward to many more post you have to offer us!! Thanks again, Lasie.
ReplyDeleteYour painting looks wonderful...do you want me to try one? Uh, trust me the answer is NO! Good job on the mantle too!!
ReplyDeleteYour mantle is beautiful! Thanks for stopping by refresh restyle!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Beautiful as always! Your artwork is definitely mantel worthy. So do you want to come decorate my mantel?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Kristen. You really are very talented.
ReplyDeleteHi Kristen! Your mantle is gorgeous! I love your painting and think it fits perfectly! You're good, Dear! :)
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Your mantle looks so gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteKathy
GORGEOUS, Kristen! Wait, you PAINTED that beautiful picture? And, you're *doubting* it? Are you crazy? LOL. It's absolutely amazing ... I'm so envious of your artistic skills! It's the perfect backdrop to all of your Fall splashes ... love the pumpkins and the wheat, too. Can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeletelOVE IT! tHANKS FOR SHARING!
ReplyDeleteYour mantle looks so nice! Turned out perfectly!
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Blessings,
Cindy
Kristen...I am really enjoying keeping up with your blog. Love your decorating style!
ReplyDeleteKristen...I am really enjoying keeping up with your blog. Love your decorating style!
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ReplyDeleteHi Kristen...
ReplyDeleteMy friend, I just knew you would have a fabulous fall mantel! And I WAS RIGHT! Hehe! Love all of your pretty decorative pumpkins and of course the florals are fabulous! Girlfriend, I LOVE your autumn tree painting! I didn't realize that you painting. Now I will have to add artist/painter to your very long list of talents!
Thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous autumn mantel with us, dear friend! What a treat!
Warmest autumn wishes,
Chari
How neat is that to be able to paint such a lovely scene! The mantle is very pretty!
ReplyDeleteIt all looks so warm and inviting! Love the painting, love the tall grasses and the different textures you incorporated into this!
ReplyDeleteKristen! Your painting is a masterpiece! I love it. I'm telling ya - you should sell these on Etsy. I think you are just so used to what was there before that seeing something new is hard for you, but trust me - the new painting is amazing. And the fact that you made it makes it sentimental, which is priceless.
ReplyDeleteThe whole mantle is just beautiful.
xoxo,
Kim
Your mantel is fabulous! Your home is gorgeous Kristen! I will be looking out for items in your shop.
ReplyDeleteYour painting is beautiful...goes perfectly with the mantel decor! And your mantel vignette is amazing! The tall grasses are a wonderful touch! :)
ReplyDeleteYour mantle looks like it belongs in a magazine! Just beautiful! I have to start working on mine! Thanks for stopping by with your sweet comments!
ReplyDelete-Shelley
What a fantastic mantle ~ painting included!
ReplyDeleteThank you SO very much for linking up to Fall In Love Wednesday.
Kristine, I think your painting is wonderful and I love all the Fall decor! Thanks for joining the Open House Party and hope to see your other Fall decorating soon.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sherry
Beautiful mantel! Thanks for sharing your blog.JoAnn
ReplyDeleteKristen...I am really enjoying keeping up with your blog. Love your decorating style!
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