Well... It's finally here! October 1st, my (second) deadline, and The Grand Opening for Autumn's Pantry! I had such a fun time with this project, and it's a great feeling to have it finished! There are still a few little things rattling inside the project box, but nothing else will fit! I am so happy to have been able to incorporate so many fun fall ideas, and I think my real life trick-or-treaters will be delighted to see it Halloween night! I wish my background poster were double the size for your viewing, but please forgive...
Come on in! I'll catch you up on how I got to the finish line, and give you a daylight tour of the property!
Then I finished making flowers - Lots of flowers! There are single stems of zinnia, dahlia and sunflower available inside the shop, as well as ready made pots of marigold.
The shop counter has been outfitted with seasonal delights such as baked goods, fruit, candy and there's even a barrel of apple cider to help yourself to. Fiona knows... one sip and you'll be taking a bottle home!
Oh! I see Spooky has decided to come out and say hello! He spends a lot of time sleeping under the counter. He's saving up energy for all of the little Trick-Or-Treaters who will come by to pet him. He began life as an inexpensive resin figure. I glued on a little wool, repainted and glossed his eyes, and now he's a happy, handsome kitty!
More interior views...
Outside, the shop has undergone some major changes. First, I was going to add planters to either side of the door. Once I made a top lip and began to put bricks on them, the front door area felt too constricted. I opted instead to make it all brick with displays on either side. This still allows the front wall panel to come off nicely for access inside.
Front sidewalk with displays on either side with front wall removed.
With the front wall placed and the door open...
Front door closed...
Pots of sunflower, dianthus, zinnia, decorative cabbage, petunias, pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns and lots of fall leaves.
Lighted jack-o-lantern, bushel basket of apples, corn stalk, asters, zinnia, succulents and even a proud and sneaky dandelion!
The right wall of the shop gets a little weather beaten, but it only adds to the charm.
The left side of the shop has a little room for some fun landscaping.
On this side we have black eyed Susan, zinnia, sunflower, dianthus, sedum, chrysanthemum and daisy.
The old water pump is a little rusty, but still works great!
We're ready for business so Come On In!
Here's a few "dusk" photos... Just spooky enough to be fun!
Thank you one and all for following and encouraging me during this fun and colorful build! The next project is going to be a total 180 - I hope you'll come along on the journey with me again!
xo xo,
Jodi