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Home | Halloween | How To Style A Not-So-Spooky Halloween Mantel

How To Style A Not-So-Spooky Halloween Mantel

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How To Style A Not-So-Spooky Halloween Mantel | See in this post how I decorated my mantel to be the perfect amount of spooky.

A mantel decorated with black crows, a human skeleton picture, a spider web with spiders, and pumpkins.

I don’t usually do much in the way of Halloween decorations. If and when I do, it’s usually just a hint here and there. I know many of you look forward to Halloween and go all out decorating your homes, so I wanted to spread the love here. I did some thinking on how to style a not-so-spooky Halloween mantel and had fun doing it once I decided how I wanted it.

How To Style A Not-So-Spooky Halloween Mantel:

A mantel decorated with black crows, a human skeleton picture, a spider web with spiders, and pumpkins.

Add items that vary in height and texture

For height I used:

  • Church window
  • Candlesticks and candles
  • Skeleton picture

And to add texture I used all of the above and:

  • Spider webbing
  • Faux tree branch
  • Crows
  • Gauzy fabric
  • Books

I brought out my old church window and put it on the mantel. These silver candlesticks were purchased this past spring at a local vintage shop – I love how the set is mismatched. I thought they played well with the rest of the decor. The crows were bought a while back at Michael’s as I anticipated doing this styling. You can find something similar here on Amazon.

A mantel decorated with black crows, a human skeleton picture, a spider web with spiders, and pumpkins.

The human skeleton picture was hanging out at Michael’s. Can you say score for a vintage vibe? I propped this in front of the window for visual interest and set one of the crows on the top.  Upstairs (my great big attic), I shopped for other items and found these black branches along with the old chamber pot. I added the branches to the pot and set that on the mantle next to the picture. The little green pumpkin is a faux pumpkin I painted several years ago.

A mantel decorated with black crows, a human skeleton picture, a spider web with spiders, and pumpkins.

I found the Spooky Virginia book at Cracker Barrel, but if you want to read up on some strange happenings, and other local lore of Virginia you can find it here on Amazon. I bet you can also find a similar book on your state there as well.

A mantel decorated with black crows, a human skeleton picture, a spider web with spiders, and pumpkins.

Don’t you love how this crow looks like it’s about to take flight? I put this painted white pumpkin on an old wooden farmhouse candlestick and set the crow on it.

A mantel decorated with black crows, a human skeleton picture, a spider web with spiders, and pumpkins.

The crow looks very stately up there. I added another white pumpkin next to the candlestick to fill in the gap.

A mantel decorated with black crows, a human skeleton picture, a spider web with spiders, and pumpkins.

Good ole Dollar Store had the spider webbing. The little black spiders came in the package. I stretched it across my reclaimed church window. I stretched it pretty thin because I really wanted it to look as natural as I could get it. Just as if you saw a spider web outside.

A mantel decorated with black crows, a human skeleton picture, a spider web with spiders, and pumpkins.
A mantel decorated with black crows, a human skeleton picture, a spider web with spiders, and pumpkins.

I really love the way this came together and almost hate to part with it. I decided to do this Halloween Mantel first since when I decorate for fall I’ll want to leave that up longer. Can you believe fall is officially here in 5 days?

A mantel decorated with black crows, a human skeleton picture, a spider web with spiders, and pumpkins.

If you like the Freaky Fabric hanging from the mantel you can find some like it here on Amazon. It adds just the right amount of spookiness. I really like how I styled a not-so-spooky Halloween mantel.

How do you all like to style your Halloween mantel? Do you like it more on the scary side or the not-so-scary side?

Thank you so much for visiting today!

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  1. Sherylee says

    October 25, 2018 at 12:39 am

    This is really great! I love the crows…but those skeletons are the best!

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    • Kim at Serving Up Southern says

      October 26, 2018 at 11:19 pm

      Thanks, Sherylee! I loved that skeleton picture the minute I saw it. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  2. Pamela says

    October 26, 2018 at 1:34 pm

    Your mantel looks great! Every year I say I am going to do a Halloween one but never do.

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    • Kim at Serving Up Southern says

      October 26, 2018 at 11:23 pm

      Thank you, Pam! It was a lot of fun putting it together. One of these years you’re just going to have to get it done. ;) Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  3. Paula@SweetPea says

    October 22, 2019 at 4:16 pm

    I’m just now seeing your Halloween mantle and it’s adorable! I like love not spooky Halloween decor over scary.

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    • Kim at Serving Up Southern says

      October 25, 2019 at 11:33 pm

      Thanks, Paula!
      Yeah, I don’t get into anything gross or gory!
      >>> Kim

      Reply

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