Pumpkin Mantel

I decided to decorate for fall and Halloween without spending any money.  An attainable goal I think.  Why spend when perfectly good decorations are in your closet already?

Rust Candles Repeat the Rust Color in the Picture Mat

Pumpkin Found Last Year for 99 Cents at Goodwill

I took all of my fall decorations out of the closet.  As I was taking them out I was evaluating their sturdiness and if I still loved them after the many years I have owned them.  A few had not stored well so they are gone now. 

As Walter and I are planning an extended family party this month, I wanted to decorate in a few more places than usual.

Pumpkin Side is Nice for Fall, A Carved Face on the Other Side Will be Turned Around for Halloween

I put pumpkins, gourds, candles and leaves on the mantel.  The picture above the fireplace was a birthday gift to me right after we moved into this house in 1997.  It is too heavy for me to lift it, so it will stay around a lot longer.  I do think it goes with the fall decorations.

Picture Above Fireplace Fits in with the Decorations

Later on I will share any other vignettes that I come up with.  Zero dollars spent so far.  That's a good thing.