Last night I changed my lantern which sits on the landing. Remember the coastal look it sported all summer? I exchanged the sea gull for a 12 inch scarecrow and the shells for tiny plastic pumpkins. The morning light didn't cooperate for this picture.
Here is a close up so that you can see it better.
I spread excelsior-like material on the bottom and put a mini string of tiny white lights beneath to turn on when it's dark.
I think Mr. Scarecrow and this scene will remain here until it's time to change the lantern to a winter look after Thanksgiving.