This time of year makes me want to visit Washington State.
One of my life's cherished treasures is enjoying western Washington's towering Maple trees and the aroma and sound of their leaves crunching under my feet.
Decorating my front porch every autumn is one small way I celebrate this beautiful season. We made the pumpkin boxes in this picture many years ago with old, weathered wood. The candles placed inside are lit at night to illuminate their faces. The real pumpkins are from the garden, and the vines are grape and Virginia creeper that grow in our yard.
