I have a beautiful vintage white and rusty plant stand. It’s a favorite. Handed down to me by an aunt, it’s sentimental and I love it. But in the Fall, I love it even more.

The Fall is when I began adding pumpkins, gourds, color, texture and whimsical features.

It lasts only until the first freeze, but it makes the transition from Summer to Fall to Winter so much fun.

Rex stands on duty near the gathered plants As I plan how to pot and place.

Sometimes I’ll even use cut flowers from my yard on vases tucked in between pots and pumpkins.

These Limelight Hydrangeas have been so good to me all summer. They deserve a spot on the stand too.