The basket in that first pic is a gift I rec'd recently ... it came from a young lady in NM ... pine needle basket w/Apache pine needles & raffia. Cool, uh!

A ledge extends along with counter top & I added a couple of my fave 'oldie but goodie' Halloween memory pics:

...and this memory pic of the kids ;-)

...here's a long shot of the countertop ... because this West Bend Bean Pot & 4 bowls I got on vacation this summer in So.D. for $5! Wow, love it ...it's filled with candy right now ~~ looks pretty large from this angle ...but it's a 'bean pot' size in real life. ;-)

... and one more pic ... top of my china cabinet just across from the dining area ... TFLookin'! ~~Jeanne

Jeanne, wow, you really got some decorating done! Your turkeys, pumpkins, bean pot and bowls, candles and all that candy and nuts looks great on the kitchen counter. Great buy for $5 on the bean pot and bowls. I use to have something similar to that years ago. Your nut bowl is unique and looks good all filled up for the holidays.

Cute pumpkin candles, scarecrow and pictures. Your last vignette is very pretty with the caged lit up pumpkin, glass birds and pretty glass pumpkin. Are the birds mercury glass?

Looks like your ready for Halloween and fall now. Enjoyed seeing all your decor tonight. Punk

Thanks, punk ... yes, the birds are mercury glass ...I got them on clearance one yr @ Kohls After-Christmas sale! I love 'em ... Jeanne S.

p.s. The porch is still waiting for me w/the vine tree & a big tote. :-( ... maybe later next week, uh.

It all looks great, Jeanne! Love the turkey tureen! and the glass (?) pumpkin in the last photo!

I think slow decorating is the way to go -- I like to take my time transitioning from summer into autumn. I keep adding on and do as the weather does. If the gardens are killed by frost then it's officially full-out "autumn" for me. :)

I like that glass house/cloche.

A slow transition is probably the right way to do it, but I seem to get behind and then suddenly I put everything I own out on display. It must be a little like cultural shock when flying to another country - but instead, it's holiday shock.

LOL, "holiday shock", OA. I like that.

Jeanne, I'm so glad you felt up to doing some decorating. It looks wonderful, as always.

I know the Chemo has really been slamming you. I hope this latest round wasn't as hard on you the past few days as the previous ones were.
We're all praying hard for you to feel better, and are so glad you keep us updated on things.

love, Karen

Hahaha!! You got "a little" decorating done...who are you kidding Jeanne! LOVE, LOVE the turkey! You always do the most marvelously inviting vignettes. Love the conservatory too and the bronzy colored birds you have with it. Beautiful as always!

Ditto to what everybody else has already said!!

You are amazing and I believe your positive attitude and love of decorating are an inspiration to the rest of us!

Keeping you in my T & P's.

TFS,
Candy

Jeanne, you saying you bought your MG birds at Kohl's reminded me. Someone said Kohl's is coming close to us. I was tickled when I heard that.

Hope you feel well enough to decorate the porch. If not I for one would rather you take care of yourself and get feeling better. Decorating is like dusting, it'll still be there when your ready.

Punk

Glad you are up to decorating some! love the whole thing & bringing in some memories. Halloween is my favorite holiday as both kids were born then! No cake tho, carrot cookies for him, pumpkin pies for her. I'll take some of those nuts there. Love your new basket! Bean pot & bowls was great price!! Jan

Jeanne, I'm so glad you felt up to decorating.
everything has such homey, country feel.
Your new bean pot is neat, and I love your new basket.
The family photos are the crowning touch.
you are in my Ts and Ps everyday.
Nana

Very cool! The turkey and little jack-o-lantern votives are really cute!

-SD

Thanks, 'Holiday-ers' for your kind comments ~~ it's a brisk 32 here this morn & expecting 20's as a low the rest of the week...so Fall is definitely here!

Last nite (when I couldn't sleep), I dressed Dollbaby in her Halloween duds ~~ so here she is & on her tray'scape are a few of her fave Halloween goodies! ;-) ~~Jeanne

...fun goodies! Happy Halloween! ~~Jeanne

Yep Jeanne...you never disappoint with your lovely
decorating and you certainly ARE an inspiration to the
rest of us here.
Glad you were up to decorating and that Doll Baby got you to 'play' and get her ready for Halloween.
Love the turkeys and espec the Mercury Birds!
jane

Thanks, Jane ~~ I've worked on the porch a bit the last 2 days ... so I am getting there ~~don't ya just love Fall! My vine tree is up! Always enjoy it so much with the lights glittering in the evenings. Will share pics when I'm done. Good days ahead for awhile! ~~Jeanne S.

Jeanne, dollbaby is adorable with her companions. Love that headband! I use to put those on DGD when she was little. Will be watching for the rest of your fall on the porch. Nice to hear you'll have some good days ahead.

Punk