Halloween Footsteps

I decided to do something

a little different with my mantel

this Halloween ~

The vanity mirror is old and the silver wearing off, 

(which I love), 

so I thought it would be the perfect backdrop 

for a Halloween theme.

The large, white architectural piece 

is from a very old building in my local community.

With the exception of a few items ~ 

like the glass ornaments, 

everything is vintage.

 

When I pulled out the glass beaded garland,

I thought the orange tones looked so much like copper, 

I decided to incorporate some of

my collection of bronzed baby shoes.

I added a few skeleton keys 

with black and white check ribbon

 to finish off the ends of the garland.

During one of my picking trips, 

I came across two small wooden staircases.  

They are too big for a traditional doll house, 

not sure what they were used for....but I thought, 

hmm, one day they will come in handy.

  

I added a couple of vintage clocks for extra interest, 

thinking it looked a little like a loose steam punk theme.

 

 

The metal urns came from Target 10 years ago!  

I took two old black wrought iron topiary forms, 

and placed them in the urns to resemble witches hats.  

Then I wrapped a black feather trim 

around the topiary base and tucked in one end.

  

Do you see what I see?  It's a black cat's tail!

 

This is the sort of mantel that grows on you!  

You have to walk up to it, study it, 

and then you see the vision!  

I love all the little baby shoes 

perched on their steps...

sort of like little ghost shoes from the past.

Quirky?  Indeed!

I wouldn't have it any other way!

Live Your Authentic Life ~ Be The Real You!

Blessings,

Martha