Let's get started with the before photo — the carpet,
light wood mantle, scroll overlay, plain tile, and brass fireplace trim all contribute to a boring, dated look.
First thing I did was pick some flowers in the
woods down the street.Then I added a few things to the
mantle in our living room.It looks pretty with the candlelight.The glow of the candle reflects off the brass lamp which gives
light to the pumpkins I paintedA few more bits and pieces finish it off: brass deer, brass candlesticks, initial and flowers.Some fake bittersweet lining the
mantle to finish it off.