Last weekend the boys and I went to a local store that deals exclusively in gifts and seasonal decor items. We enjoy browsing and picking up a little something here and there to make our homes a little more colorful. This store is reasonably priced and they have a Christmas section all year 'round.
Many of my readers know that I like scarecrows. I guess you can tell by the background and header here that they are one of my favorite autumn things. Well, lo and behold this little store had a scarecrow ready for hanging. I thought it would look great hanging outside of my door for the autumn season. I love it!
After we left there, we went to the dollar store and picked up some autumn leaves, a box of pumpkin candles that we will share with others, a ceramic pumpkin that I thought was delightful and a little scarecrow sitting on a bale of artificial straw with a cob of corn and a black-eyed susan beside him. I also bought some of these things for the boys to give their mother. She was delighted.
I bought several of the pumpkins on a piece of binder twin that I will hang along my porch to give it an autumn look. The boys and I plan on going to a local farm where they sell fruit all year round to pick up some gourds, some Indian corn, some cornstalks and a bale or two of hay. Then we will add spider webs and make the place look a little spooky for Halloween.
I hope you enjoyed my show and tell this week. Be sure to click on the link to Kelli's blog and visit others who participate in Show and Tell Friday. I'm sure there will be many autumn decorating ideas this week. Enjoy! ~Blessings, Mary~
Scare Crows and pumpkins...yes, that is sure a sign of Fall...Looks like you got some good buys and will be all set by Halloween. Nice show and Tell, Mary!!
ReplyDeleteBuilding memories with the boys is what it is all about. I too like scarecrows. I remember how fun they were to make when I was a kid.
ReplyDeleteStill very busy with little time to cruise the blogs, but I did want to stop by and say thanks for your visits and your kind words.
Take care and have a great weekend.
Love the decorations. Happy Harvest time to you! And Happy SHOW & TELL!!
ReplyDeleteScarecrows are really neat! I love the homemade ones. I believe up in Bucks Co (PA) they have a contest each year.
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I love scarecrows, too, and you certainly have some cute ones. Your fall decor is very pretty!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend.
I"m sorry I can't do S&T officially any more, since many people can't log on any more. Sad. But I'm glad to have the friends who can!
ReplyDeleteI got that same ceramic pumpkin this week - I really like it!
I love scarecrows also. You found some great finds. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteHello Mary,
ReplyDeleteI love all your scarecrows, they look so Fall!
Happy Show and Tell Friday!
Love, Ann
You found some great buys. Cute! Kathi
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute scarecrow!
ReplyDeleteWe got one last year- for outside...he got a little mildew on him from being exposed to the rain but he's still nice enough to put out again. I really need to start my fall decorating soon! But today was our first cool day in a long time...on Tuesday it was 90!
It sounds like such a fun shopping for all the decor.
So nice that you and your grandsons do so much together...I think that's wonderful!
Hugs,
~Tammy
I am just getting into decorating and it's taking awhile. You, on the other hand, seem to have a natural flair. Very nice! I imagine having a hot cup of tea at your place in the fall. Warm and inviting!
ReplyDeleteVery nice decoration ! We don't think about automn here (Belgium) yet and there is absolutely nothing in the stores. I think it will start in October. We haven't finished summer yet, although this year it was very cold and rainy.
ReplyDeleteI'm a scarecrow fan, too. They are just fun.
ReplyDeleteSusan
You have bought some lovely things. I love the scarecrow hanger. Good luck with the Autumn fruit hunt !!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend.
What a neat store! I love the flag and I think I have the exact ceramic pumpkin.
ReplyDeleteI love the scarecrows. Nothing says autumn like they do!
ReplyDeleteI do....I do love everything you found. Way cool. Ya know, I have a bale of straw somewhere around here...Hmmmmmmm, :::wondering now where it is::::
ReplyDeleteThat scarecrow hanger will look great on the door!!
Hi Mary,
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely finds for Autumn decorating. I got out my autumn wreath, and the harvest dolls out. I also have a scare crow that my DIL bought for me last year. Been too busy here to do much decorating so far. But soon!
Thank you for the directions on setting up the "follow this blog," etc. Hopefully, I can work on it this weekend.
Have a wonderful weekend, my friend.
Hugs,
Renie
What great decorations, Mary! I love those little pumpkin candles. :o)
ReplyDeleteReally like the flag, sounds like store is a fun place to browse!
ReplyDeleteManuela
Love all your decorations!! They just look great!
ReplyDeleteI love scarecrows in fall decorating. Love your things here!
ReplyDeleteVery cute decorations! I am a big scarecrow fan as well.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE scarecrows and yours are just too cute for words :)
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I love all your little fun treasures.
ReplyDeleteThe idea of a porch decorated for the fall is so appealing.One day.
I know the boys will love getting you ready for the season.
Have a great weekend.
Ah, yes Fall decorating can be soo much fun, there are so many things to pick from. . .You found some cute things:)
ReplyDeleteKelly and Nancy both love scarecrows! I do too!love Grams
ReplyDeleteI love anything fall related. Your decorations look great!
ReplyDeleteMary,
ReplyDeleteWhat fun it must have been to shop for these wonderful decorations! I love this more whimsical side of halloween. I guess I have outgrown the scary stuff. LOL
Your blog looks great!
hugs,
Tina
I like scarecrows too. I love this harvest time of the year.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun store and you found some neat things! I'm going to Hobby Lobby tomorrow, I hope I have as much success as you did!
ReplyDeleteKatherine
I did not know you loved scarecrows!!!!!! And you love Roosters!!!!!! I remember that..... You and those two boys...... What a Gran you are.!!!!!!! Have a great weekend......
ReplyDeleteVery nice decorations and good finds.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your show&tell.
ReplyDeleteMama Bear
Your new autumn finds are wonderful and the little scarecrow is so cute! Happy first day of fall!
ReplyDelete~Kelli