As for the mini-village - you are generous to set it up at eye level for the little ones. I might be afraid that tiny fingers would be tempted to handle the detailed ceramic characters and houses. It all looks very nice. I wish we all lived closer - wouldn't a "Progressive Haunt" be fun? My set up is still in bins and boxes all about the house. I have a recurring dream each year that the guests arrive and I have just left everything in bins stacked all about the house. No food. No Lights. Just the wind whistling through the open windows and I am no where to be found. (Maybe I've run off to the Bahamas? ) 
The mantle has a spooky elegance, love it!....great wreath by the way....the village is really cute! Keep us posted, I would like to see what else you have created.Here are a few pics of decorating I've done upstairs. My husband is diligently working on the basement. My mantle is where I make people pose when they first show up to highlight costumes. The other is my Halloween village. Lots more pics to follow!
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