The Emporium Goes Green....& Thank You After Dark

I have spent some time on the Emporium trying to soften up the outside and finishing off a couple of jobs. Firstly I added moss and greenery all around the shop.

I have always used the greenery produced for miniature railways which I can buy easily from all types of craft shops.

It sticks to anything but is a bit messy to use, a bit like when you use glitter, a little bit seems to spread a very long way!

The lead flashing has finished off the edge between the shop front extension and the main front panel. I was going to use this on the roof ridges but decided against it, I thought the tile edges were cleaner and I have put a little bit of moss along the join.

I have been building a collection of toadstools from Nikki and Lory of 64tnt especially for this shop. I have all different colours and sizes.

At the moment I have placed them in little groups around the front bays of the shop. I started with a little patch of the green moss....

.....when this had dried I stuck on a small ball of paper clay which I then covered before 'planting' a variety of smaller toadstools. I will be able to tell if the have stuck firmly when the clay is dry tomorrow. Fingers crossed.

The 'tradesman's side door has been decorated with dried acorns and a tiny pumpkin, flowers from my usual kits and outside lighting from Lorainne of DFLY Miniatures!!

I want to create a warm autumnal feel around the shop to help soften the stark lines on the grey, so lots of flower and vine making still to be done.
A lovely package arrived for me this morning from the extremely talented After Dark After All who has a fabulous selection of items for sale on Etsy. I recently purchased some fab pieces but unfortunately when they arrived a few of the more delicate pieces had snapped off in transit. I wasn't sure what glue to use on the fimo as I have not had much luck with repairs in the past so I contacted the buyer for advice.
She was very helpful and the repairs were successful. Plus I was offered free postage on my next purchase.

 This lovely pumpkin board was my next purchase, doesn't it conjure up Autumn!

 But look what I also found in the package! A very unexpected extra which I adore....all these wickedly spooky pumpkins.

And a bread wreath and ghostly cookies. I know we keep saying it but the artisans we deal with in our little miniature world are simply the nicest of people. Also I think they truly value their customers unlike all the other mainstream shops I have to tackle in my real life.
Thank you, all of you who make my mornings so pleasant!