Isn't this an amazing time of year!
I wander outside in the early mornings and marvel at the change taking place in this beautiful season. I look up to the mountains beyond our home and admire God's touch in the colors of the tree's setting the mountainside on fire in a pretty palette of orange, yellow and red. The crisp air lays on my skin as a cool sweater preparing me for winters grasp. I watch the clouds turn from dark morning grey to daylight white as the sun reaches over the horizon ready to start his busy day. The dew is heavier, almost as if taunting Jack Frost to come out and play... (but not too soon please!)
I love this Autumn season!
It is all so beautiful.
It is such a fun time to gather fat orange pumpkins to display them on a decorated porch, dressing it for this magical time of year. A sweet invitation for friends and neighbors to come a calling. A welcoming haunt for little spooks on Halloween night... a place to gather and enjoy the blessings of this beautiful season and a perfect spot to hang a artful banner.
Saturday I am traveling to the beautiful city of Portland Oregon to attend Art & Soul.
I can hardly wait
to play
create
meet new friends :-)
I'll be back next week to share all the details!
Wishing you sweet Autumn blessings.
Happy Artful Thursday
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I am in LOVE with your porch! It looks fabulous! I especially love your welcoming skeletons! I have one that size too but I hang it inside because I am too afraid of someone taking it! :(
I also adore your pumpkin headed angel! What a great idea - you can tell by looking at this post that creativity oozes from you!!! (Great wreath too! And banner ....)
Posted by: polly dove | October 19, 2010 at 09:39 AM
Absolutely love how you decorated your front door for Halloween, Lorraine! Your banner is wonderful and it all looks fantastic!!!
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | October 13, 2010 at 07:15 AM
Well how fun are you.
Coming here made me smile and grateful. So thank you Lorraine!
I love your autumn-halloween decor.
Happy Autumn Day to YOU!
Posted by: kristin | October 12, 2010 at 11:34 AM
Your decor is magazine worthy; so beautiful~
You have done an amazing job!!! I am getting ready to do my yard. Some areas of expertise are for my daughter only! You have the spirit; It is spectacular~ xXx
Posted by: Ellen | October 12, 2010 at 11:25 AM
oh dear friend...i hope you are enjoying your precious time at art & soul. fun it is to get away and create with reckless abandon. thank you ever so much for all the treasures you sent with me to brave girls camp. i thought of you so often while i was there. i love you dear sister and LOVE your creative, halloweenie spirit. wish i could come over and drink hot apple cider and eat those famously amazing cookies you make and sit on your sofa and talk.
you are a blessing dear one.
a blessing.
xo
c
Posted by: chrissy | October 10, 2010 at 11:57 PM
Great display and photos LorrainE! I love it all.
Have a wonderful time at Art and Soul. Can't wait to see what you create!
xo, Cerri
Posted by: cerri | October 10, 2010 at 07:52 PM
Hi Lorraine,
How wonderful to see your front door and all the Halloween decorations, looks great.
Enjoy Autumn and Art and Soul.
Hugs
Carolyn
Posted by: Carolyn Green | October 10, 2010 at 06:47 PM
Love those decorations...I left Art & Soul Saturday since I had finished teaching and could make it home for a soccer game, so we almost could have met. Maybe next year. Have fun.
Posted by: Lisa | October 10, 2010 at 08:07 AM
Oh Goodness Lorraine, I love your Halloween decor! How awesome it is!
Have the best time at Art'n Soul. I know it will be wonderful.
hugs to you...
Posted by: June | October 09, 2010 at 11:32 AM
Wow girl you do it up good. Really cool! Have fun in Portland.
Posted by: Becky @ Farmgirl Paints | October 09, 2010 at 08:35 AM
What a fun entrance, so inviting...yet spooky!! Love it:) Have a great weekend. Can't wait to hear all about it.
Kari
Posted by: ArtsyMama | October 09, 2010 at 04:48 AM
Have a wonderful time at Art ad Soul. Isn't fun to go meet people who like to do some of the things that you do? I am getting ready for Silver Bella next month. I went last year and loved it. There are so many wonderful art conferences around which makes it easier to attend one near you! Someday I would love to go to Art and Soul!...Suz
Posted by: Katsui Jewelry | October 09, 2010 at 04:10 AM
Your front door area looks amazing all decked out for Halloween. Love the pumpkins tucked into the planting beds. And those two boney dudes on either side of the front door look so festive in their party hats. Have a great time at Art & Soul. I wish I was going. I love Portland!
xo
jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | October 08, 2010 at 11:25 PM
Beautifully done!!!!! I can't stop looking at it!
Posted by: JoAnne | October 08, 2010 at 09:34 PM
your porch looks great! i love the banner! my kids would love it too :) have a wonderful time it'll be fun to see your pictures!! susan
Posted by: susan | October 08, 2010 at 04:22 PM
Have fun creating my friend!!! Your Autumn yard and door is amazing...so much fun. We really do not do a lot of Halloween up here ...mostly Fall stuff.
Your banner is stunning!
Hugs xoxoxo
Posted by: koralee | October 08, 2010 at 12:37 PM
This looks fabulous! WOW!
Posted by: Jingle | October 08, 2010 at 12:08 PM
So F-U-N!!! I love the beware banner and of course, your boney friends.
Posted by: brookie | October 08, 2010 at 10:32 AM