A Vintage and Rustic Fall Mantel

I know it's a little early but these 90-some degree days that we've been having lately have me craving that cool, crisp fall air. Fall is my favorite hands down!! Now that the kiddos are back in school and the Labor Day summer festivities are behind us I think summer is pretty much done... even if fall doesn't officially arrive for a little while longer. In celebration of the 70 degree weather to come I wanted to go ahead and start my fall decorating. I was going for vintage and a bit rustic and I'm super excited with how the mantel has "fall"-en together! I hope it gives you some inspiration for your own fall decorating!! Let me know what you think or share your own fall mantel thru the link-up below!!

   

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Camper Daydreaming: A Little Vintage Eye Candy

This is what's been on my mind lately. I have a bucket list and this is at the top of it. I want to own a little vintage camper :) I dream of taking her on romantic weekend getaways with the hubby and on some fun-filled trips with the kids. I want to doll her up and just hang out in her...even if it's parked in my driveway! The obsession started about 8 mos ago when I first discovered that these little beauties existed and now I cannot get them out of my head. I'm still searching for the perfect one...and at the right price ;) Whenever I see a pretty quilt or a cute vintage accessory I think "this would look great in my vintage camper!"...yeah I'm nuts, lol! One day it will happen though...it will!

For now I will just daydream and live vicariously through everyone else who owns one! Like this one (swoon)...

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and this one here (how cute with the matching vintage truck!)...

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and look at this! How peaceful and amazing!

I could totally see myself here!

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And I just adore this precious teeny camper! How cute is this?! Oh and I'll take that sweet little doggie too!

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and how about all these!!! Aaaah...I love them all!!

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I can't wait to fix one up and make it look like some of these! This first one is painted in my favorite color!

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 How warm and inviting is this family camper?! It looks like a children's wonderland and is absolutely precious! I want to go wherever they are going ;)

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I love how this one reminds me of a picnic and apple pie! It's so cheerful and fun...how could anyone not smile hanging out in here?! :)

Just look at how bright and amazing this one is!! I love how she painted it completely white inside and threw in all the pops of color with accessories! So girly! Love it!

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This one is actually set up as a little shop! Genius! It oozes vintage charm! I see some things I want to buy for my camper...aaaah, daydreams!

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There are so many more wonderful campers that I didn't share here. I have an entire pinterest board dedicated to this dream of mine!! Dreams do come true, ya know! Happy Friday!!

Our Tree: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Just wanted to share our tree this year! I actually only used about a third of our ornaments this time...selecting only the individual ornaments I've picked up over the years. Our boxes of ball ornaments have slowly been removed over the last few years and I think this year only one boxed set made it onto the tree. Also, in an effort to make it more personalized I printed b&w images of our family onto cardstock and hung them with twine. Super easy and one of my favorite parts of the tree. I also made a no-sew ruffle tree skirt courtesy of Miss Mustard Seed. My garland is simply twine adorned with strips of fabric I tied on...leftovers from my tree skirt :) Then I randomly placed little bird's nests and feathers throughout the tree..and you can see my little handmade felt pinecone ornament too. I'm loving it! I still have plans for more handmade ornaments and a wreath to place on the shutters over my mantel. Pinterest has really gotten me into a mood to create this season!! Hope you like my tree! Would love to see yours too!