Fall Display

Bits of Fall decor at the store.

Every year my crows come out to play.

What do you think of the new crow head on the right of the box?

It is part of a loom.

  a few of my hand made pumpkins left...

love the old typewriter too.

tucking artificial fall 'greenery' livens up our display.

And all kinds of mysterious items hidden here and there.

 this is an old charcoal lighter.

when they get hot you dump into your bar-b-q.

perfect for a floral bouquet.

that's all.

joining Pink Saturday
and Knick of Time Tuesday

blessings

barb

Springs & Crows

I love old bed springs.

we recently got some, and have cut them into small useable pieces.

See part of one behind that rusty bucket??

Great to tuck in the garden too....

plants love to grow on them.....

 here is a bigger one in an old cart....

waiting for some other fun things to be thrown in around it.

 of course in the Fall, one of my fave things is crows....

These are available at the $ store (or tree)?

See how this one is sitting on a single coil of spring??

Single spring $2.00,

so this project is only $3.00....)

 close up of spring with Spanish moss on it.

a spring with a 'boo' on it and in a little vignette.

You can also sit little pumpkins on them, or candles.

or turn them on their side and put an old picture or mail.

 and you can sit crows on.......

in...or around anything...

old lanterns, boxes, sewing machine, typewriter....

even an old work belt.

Now...go decorate!!

Joining 100 ideas under $100...

blessings all

barb

White Wednesday Pumpkin and More

 I have good news..and bad news.....

 The good news is...I got this terrific metal box.....

for only $1.00.

 look at all the ways it could be used for display.

cubbies to set things in, and a little shelf on top....

sideways, it has cute little shelves....

 another way to have cubbies.....

Bad news ...the guy emailed me and said it was not supposed to be sold. =(

wah, wah, wah!!!! (he had my email cause his wife is a customer at my store...)

His wife sold it by accident and it goes with some mechanics stuff.

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enough bad news: good news....

I got another pumpkin done.

I think Ilike it the very best...

but then I think I say that with each one. =)

It is white velour, with hand made white doily

(made by my Mom)

Some crinkle seam binding, and some bling.

  

and here it is in a little vignette.

 

and here is just a silly little idea..

an old tool belt with crow and pumpkin in it.

You can make anything Fall just by adding some fun!!

Hope you are all having a great week.

blessings

barb

I'm joining Kathleen at White Wednesday.

A fun place to visit if you like white!! 

 

Fall Fun Friday

 We've been decorating the store for Fall.

This is the display as you walk in the door.

 New mantle display

 This is my new shelf.

(top, long one with pumpkin on it.)

Can you guess what it is made out of???

 over all view of fireplace wall.

 Outside by door.

One of my helpers did this for me. cute huh?

blessings and thanks for coming by

barbara jean

Vintage Inspiration & Vintage Black Friday

Here are some fun ideas for Fall displays.
A rusty tin filled with artificial flowers.
Put a bit of sand in the bottom to weight it down,
then stuff some old music paper in the can to hold them in place better.
And see the crow nest on the black metal chair?
Draping tea stained cheesecloth around softens everything.

You can fill a box with unrelated goodies.

You can put anything orange or black or fallish
colors together to make your fall display.
Like this old black fan.
See the crow's nest pumpkin in the picture above?
It is on a heavy iron candle holder.
Elevating things makes them look even better.

Here is a black clock and some bronzed baby shoes.
Fun filler for your display.

And here is some really great Vintage Black Friday.
I got this trunk. Really old, Grandma's trunk.
And in the trunk, were lots of treasures.
I'll show you the black ones today. =)
Talk about old books.
These covers were completely worn off.
Just tied on with a ribbon.
But the insides were like they had never been opened.
The one on the right is black.
It is an 1859 William Wordsworth Poetry book.
And look at this.
Pulled them out and....
I think these must have been Grandma's shoes too.

This trunk was filled with treasures.
I'll show you more another time.

Some of you have seen the "Friends" Collages I do.
Here is a new take on it.
"Sisters"
Click to enlarge. =)


Thanks for joining me today.


blessings

barbara jean

Crow's Nest Pumpkins

Regarding inquiries about the Crow's Nest Pumpkins:

I am taking orders for a limited time and limited number only.
I'll try to post some on my store blog too,
but best bet is to order if you want any.

They are $18.50.
(about 8" across)
Email if interested.
thanks

I will also be doing some up with old watch faces or jewelry included (extra)

blessings
barbara jean