"P" is for Patch

A pumpkin patch on the mantel.

Fall is just around the corner and the mantel is ready.

As usual the TV creates a huge decorating dilemma so I kept it simple.

An orange gingham mantel runner and lots of jute and twine covered pumpkins.

The pumpkins started off orange:

Remove the stem, add some hot glue and wrap with twine:

Add a wood stem and grapevine bits and you have this:

For the complete tutorial click here.

Simple, understated but most importantly unobtrusive to the TV viewing eye.

Bring on the cool temperatures, we're ready.

I'm linking up to:

Weekly Challenge @ The CSI Project

Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane

SAS @ Funky Junk

Weekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots & Jello

Sundae Scoop @ I Heart Naptime

Sister Sunday @ Sisters of the Wild West

Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming

Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative

DIY Fall Festival @ The DIY Showoff

Made by You Mondays @ Skip to My Lou

Making the World Cuter @ Making the World Cuter

Nifty Thrifty @ Coastal Charm

Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z

Good Life @ A Beach Cottage

Delightfully Inspiring @ Delightful Order

Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage

Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple

Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue

Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Tickled Pink @ 504 Main

Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

SAS @ Just a Girl

Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage

Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic

inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework
Cottage Flora Thursdays @ Fishtail Cottage
Fall Nesting @ The Inspired Room