All Hallows' Eve

 Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower and every Pumpkin is a lantern                

                ~Albert Camus 

 

Autumn ~ Enjoy the Short Video

 

Wet Rainy Windy Raw Fall Day in the Woods

 ... evokes a tranquil and reflective atmosphere, 

perfect for enjoying the season 

Hand Forged Pumpkin

I love this! So rugged and rustic looking.

These are horseshoes hand forged into a pumpkin by my ever so talented hubby :) 

Bat's all folks! 

Hope your Halloween is a total scream! 

Hand Forged Candle Holder

                           This is a candle holder hand forged by my sweetie. Isn't it cool?!
 

Vintage Ceramic Froggies

'Junkin' has been very good to me:)

After sifting through a bunch of other stuff in a box, found these guys!

Vintage Lime Green open mouth frog is a scrubby sponge holder...maybe 1960's-80's? The frog on the lotus/lilypad is a planter from the 1940's I believe. 

Vintage USA Brown Pottery

I love these few pieces of chocolate glazed brown stoneware that I've had for years. Collectors referred to the color as Warm Colorado Brown.

The ribbed beehive design pitcher and bowl are  Western Stoneware, probably 1930's. Both marked USA with a maple leaf. The stein and bowl are referred to as Daisy and Dot Dinnerware design by Mar-crest, probably circa 1950's and 60's. 

Gets confusing with all the different pottery manufacturers, they were constantly merging. Here is an informative site about Mar-crest Stoneware.  and a bit of Western Stoneware History here.

Cute Vintage Mini Bean Pots / Jars

I love collecting little jars and trinket dishes. These are all about 2.5"to 3"H and about 3"W. 

The little chocolate jar in the back is marked USA, circa 1950's. Brown jar on the right is WELLER possibly 1930's. Olive green is marked HALL made in USA 351 1/2, 1930's - 1950's.

Online I've seen these referred to as bean pots, dessert/custard cups and ramekins. 

If you're interested in a bit of history on any of these pottery markings just check out Wikipedia.