Indian Corn and Pumpkins!

On Crooked Creektt, 
                 Indian Corn  and Pumpkins,
                                                            do an Autumnal Front Porch make?

After searching our "hometown" to no availability, 
"Mr. Ed" and I decided to wait until our Annual Trout Fishing Vacation
to continue our search of acquiring the perfect white pumpkin for our front porch.

Previously,
On Crooked Creektt,
we had found the subtle green and orange pumpkins 
for a three~tier pumpkin stack.

Nearing the end of our vacation journey,
I spotted the perfect white pumpkin at a roadside stand.
"Mr. Ed" had to slow our vehicle, make a 180 degree U~Turn
and return to the roadside stand.

I was, truly, elated to find a flat white pumpkin!

I had planned to place the three~tiered pumpkin stack 
beside the Church birdhouse that "Mr. Ed"handmade,
but those pumpkins were so~o~o heavy that I quickly changed my mind.

Before. . .

. . .After

An entire re~arrange of On Crooked Creektt's front porch 
was needed to showcase my three~tiered pumpkin stack.

As you ascend the front steps, this is the view you'll find.

While you're waiting for me to answer the door,
please take a minute to enjoy Summer's sweet potato vines
now combined with Autumn's colorful pansies.

Another sweet potato vine variety with Traditional pansies
fills the space along our porch railing.

For added texture,
I used a subtle orange beaded gnarly garland 
to wrap around the three~tiered pumpkin stack.

I adore the ornamental kale combined with a silvery petite trailing leaf vine!
The miniature stripe pumpkin varieties were purchased in Lebanon, Missouri 
at the grocery store produce department.

The solid white 'boo' pumpkin was, oddly enough 
(when you consider size, weight and comparable cost), 
my most expensive pumpkin find!

I apologize for it taking me so long to answer our front door.
I've been busily unpacking from our vacation.

Again, I had to travel to our neighboring State to find Indian Corn,
but definitely worth the time and travel.

Seems our visits are never long enough.

Be sure to take another look around 
as you descend the stairs On Crooked Creektt.

On Crooked Creektt,
                           Indian Corn and Pumpkins 
                                                                           an Autumnal Front Porch do make!

Until next time. . .

On Crooked Creektt will be joining

Cindy @ Dwellings ~ The Heart Of Your Home for Amaze Me Monday!

And. . .

Christine @ Rustic and Refined for Table It!

And. . .

Karen @ Karen's Up On The Hill for Something To Talk About!

And. . .

Barbara @ 21 Rosemary Lane for Share Your Style!

And. . .

Jann @ Have a Daily Cup Of  Mrs. Olson for Share Your Cup Thursday!

And. . .

Jody and Stan @ Rooted In Thyme for Simple and Sweet Fridays!

Each and every week,

seeds of inspiration bloom from these host and hostesses linky parties.

Be sure to visit and delight your family dwelling with brilliant interior design.

Road Trip

Dear Ones,
"Mr. Ed" and I are off a little Road Trip 
in search of white pumpkins and Indian Corn.

Who knows where the road will lead us???

Wish us 'good luck' !
Fondly,
Pat

Autumn's Arrival. . .

As the first "official" day of Autumn arrives On Crooked Creektt,
I've completed the Autumnal decor of the built ~ in china cabinet
within our Dining Room.

What began with a more subtle Autumnal hue. . .

has evolved into a more Traditional Autumnal color palette.

Taking the clue from atop the built ~ in china cabinet's

glorious hued ginkgo leaf spray,

I spread the same color palette to the open shelf design, as well!

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I began with placing two vintage white scalloped plates 

within my two~tier plate rack.

Then, 

I added one short beaded garland 

and twisted the ends together at the back of the stand to create a wreath.

Next,

I place one of my leaf embossed bowls atop the garland.

I continued the same process on the bottom section of the plate rack.

I adore the slight continuation of the Traditional Autumnal color palette

that these beaded garland wreaths add to the over ~ all design.

Next,

I set the background for this space before continuing on with filling the plate rack.

After tying my signature 'fat' bow in a sheer copper hue,

I placed a medium size brown glass pumpkin within the top bowl.

I attached a miniature sprig of petite leaves, pine cones and pumpkins

along the arm of the plate rack, 

as an added touch to the sights of the Seasons decor.

Two smaller brown pumpkins, tied with sheer brown ribbon 

were added to the bottom bowl of the plate rack.

I placed another small sprig at the base of the plate rack,

for consistency and to fill in the void closest to the wall.

You can visually enjoy the impact 

that the addition of brown pumpkins brings to this vignette.

Next,

I direction my attention to the heirloom vintage coffee urn.

The size of a newly purchased serving tray, from my local Hallmark Store,

was the correct size and motif for this space.

I filled the tray with tan linen napkins, 

rolled and wrapped in wrought iron rustic single leaf napkin rings.

One final miniature sprig of petite leaves, pine cones and pumpkins

keeps the consistency of the design throughout the open shelf vignette.

My recently purchased Sheffield USA white swirled china serving platter,

paired with my tan edged Homer Lauglin gravy boat

atop and ironstone oval tray, completes this Autumnal vignette.

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Now, 
as the Autumnal decor is completed within our Dining Room,
it's time for "Mr. Ed" and I to sit back and enjoy the 'official' arrival of Autumn
On Crooked Creektt!

Until next time. . .

On Crooked Creektt will be joining

Cindy @ Dwellings ~ The Heart Of Your Home for Amaze Me Monday!

And. . .

Christine @ Rustic and Refined for Table It!

And. . .

Karen @ Karen's Up On The Hill for Something To Talk About!

And. . .

Debra @ Common Ground for Share Your Style!

And. . .

Jann @ Have a Daily Cup Of  Mrs. Olson for Share Your Cup Thursday!

And. . .

Jody and Stan @ Rooted In Thyme for Simple and Sweet Fridays!

Each and every week,

seeds of inspiration bloom from these host and hostesses linky parties.

Be sure to visit and delight your family dwelling with brilliant interior design.