Halloween Mantel 2016

I am so excited to share my

Halloween mantel with you today!

I usually have my Halloween decor up way earlier.  

It took me a little longer than usual, but I'm thrilled with how it turned out!

I went with a black and white theme, with chalkboards!

Apparently I have a thing for black and white as I did 

black and white last year too. 

Check out 2015 here.

I started with my vintage chalkboards.

I really need keep an eye out so I add to this collection.

I added my 31 from my friend Melissa's Hive boutique show.

If you're local to Utah, she's getting ready to have another one in about a month.  

I wish I lived close so I could go!

I made another version of my Halloween spider art and 

added it to the left side of my chalkboards.

My favorite thing I added this year is these bats!

They are the Heidi Swapp collection from Michaels.  

They are battery operated.

I love them so much!

On the ends of the mantel I added some mercury glass skulls 

on vintage, tarnished brass candlesticks. 

I also added a real pumpkin on a small stand.

linking up to: The Cottage Market, Sweet Inspiration, Link Party Palooza, That DIY party, Inspiration Monday, Merry Monday, Make it Pretty Monday