And Then There Were Four!

A couple of years ago,  a pig-tailed scarecrow in a darling little dress joined a couple of her cousins on our front porch.

Every autumn, the scarecrow "kids" come down from the attic to decorate and welcome all guests and mail delivery people.

One morning when I went out to the porch,  the little sweet pig-tailed scarecrow was gone!  Vanished!  Disappeared!  S-T-O-L-E-N.

When I look at photos of her from past years, it makes me sad---sad to have lost her, and even sadder that someone had to rip her off our porch.

Anyway, I still had three darling scarecrows so figured that was enough. With a dried flower arrangement on a chair, a leaf wreath on the door, and a second autumn wreath hanging near the mailbox, any additional decorations might be overkill.

This week while in Connecticut, there, before my very eyes, was a huge Christmas Tree Shops---one I'd never been in before. So while hubs did some work, I perused this wonderful store.

Then I saw her!  She was the most adorable little scarecrow girl with a sweet smile. Her straw hair jutted adorably into the air in pig tails. 

In a way, she reminded me of the pig-tailed scarecrow that had been stolen.

Did I need another scarecrow?  Noooooo.

Did the porch need more decorations for fall?  Nooooo.

Did I buy her?  Yessssssss.

Am I glad?  Definitely.  She's the cutest little "thang." 

Best of all, she has a little "brudder" that I put her near. They are like a long lost pair of siblings and go perfectly together.


Today we are linking with two Friday parties. How cool is that?

First is Honey's Potpourri Friday at 2805. http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/   Check out this party on a her fabulous blog!

Also linking with Show and Tell Friday on Cindy's My Romantic Home, another really great blog.

Have fun!

DO YOU DECORATE WITH SCARECROWS?

P.S.  If you love miniatures, like for dollhouses, don't walk, but RUN to Cynthia's Cottage Designs. http://cynthiascottagedesign.blogspot.com/2011/10/give-away-and-celebration.htmlShe is having a giveaway of her magnificent work that will blow your socks off.  She is a talented artist whose creations are now going to be featured on the cover and inside a magazine! Go Cynthia!