Since it’s officially the first day of October and fall is upon us, I thought I’d talk a little bit about decorating for fall.  You’ve probably figured out by now that it is by far my favorite season, so I’m a little bummed that we don’t get to do any decorating this year.  But next  year…look out!!  We have 8 mantles and every last one of them is going to be decked out all season!!  Don’t worry, the porches, front door, dining room table, and bathrooms will be getting plenty of love too.  But first, I have to decide which direction I want to go in…

My first thought is to go with something a little more glamorous than just the usual sticks and leaves.  Here are a few that I love:

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But then, there are lots of really lovely rustic set ups that I find just as pretty:

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So I was of course overjoyed when I found this awesome blend of the two: A Rustic Glam Fall Mantle!

There’s still plenty of glitz in there, but it’s not overwhelming.  Here are a few other examples I found that mix glam and rustic beautifully:

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Also worth checking out:  Melissa from The Inspired Room has been doing a Fall Nesting Series since the middle of September.  I’ve loved browsing her pictures.  Go take a peek for lots of fun tips and ideas!!

What’s your favorite fall decorating theme?  Are you more into the woodsy, rustic look…or do you like to doll it up a bit?  Have you found any inspiring ideas that mix the two?