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Turning plain pumpkins into elegant pumpkins for Thanksgiving.

October 29, 2017 13 Comments

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Once Halloween is over, you can paint your real pumpkins and add a touch of bling to create elegant pumpkins for Thanksgiving. Why toss all of those orange pumpkins? Add a little paint, ribbon and some sparkle to create something beautiful.

Filed Under: Autumn, Before and After, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, Holidays, inspiration, project du jour, Pumpkins, spray paint, Thanksgiving, UseWhatchaGot

Make an Outdoor Rustic Chandelier – an easy DIY

November 21, 2016 18 Comments

I love any opportunity to entertain family and friends, and I especially love being able to create a beautiful space on our patio in order to host dinners and brunches. Because we have a big family but a small dining room, creating an outdoor dining room is a fun (but challenging) project and I try […]

Filed Under: Autumn, Centerpiece, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, DIY, Fall, Holidays, Outdoor Space, party, Thanksgiving

Cranberry Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Bites

November 5, 2016 6 Comments

Cranberry Caramel Pecan Mini Cheesecakes This post contains affiliate links. You all remember those delightfully delicious and ridiculously easy Oreo Cheesecake Bites, right? Well, I’ve given them a sophisticated and delectable upgrade. Cranberry Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Bites. You heard that right, people. These are just as easy but a whole other flavor profile, and at […]

Filed Under: Autumn, baking, dessert, Desserts, recipes

Make an easy gilded mesh wreath for fall.

November 9, 2015 2 Comments

Hey guys! I am Bev and I blog at Round and Round DIY Wreath Ideas, where I craft and share unique DIY wreath ideas. I’m so excited to share this gilded fall wreath tutorial with you today.  The rich metallic tones and traditional fall colors work together to give this wreath a nice POP! A couple […]

Filed Under: Autumn, Crafts, Fall, Thanksgiving, Wreaths

Simple Pumpkin Planters.

October 15, 2015 3 Comments

So Handsome Hubby and I took a little trip to Roger’s Gardens a few weeks ago.  If you are not conveniently located in Orange County, you are probably not familiar with this awesome garden center, and I am sorry to hear that. However, I was close enough to snap up some of the fab Halloween […]

Filed Under: Autumn, Crafts, Fall, floral design, garden & outdoors, gardening, Halloween, Holidays

20+ Fall Apple Projects & Recipes

October 12, 2015 Leave a Comment

Now that fall is here, you know what that means…apples! Apples just scream fall like none other, and I have put together 20+ Fall Apple Projects & Recipes! This is the perfect way to get into fall mode! Crafts & Projects 3D Apple Magnets by Create. Craft. Love DIY Faux Candy Apples by House of […]

Filed Under: Autumn, Crafts, food, recipes, Round-Ups

Pumpkin topiaries for Fall and Halloween

October 1, 2014 Leave a Comment

Pumpkins.  It might be a sickness that I have.  (Is Pumpkinitis a thing…?)   The only thing that might be better than an awesome pumpkin or two would be awesome pumpkins stacked into a topiary. I searched Hometalk and put together a little round up of some super examples of pumpkin topiaries that are sure […]

Filed Under: Autumn, decor, Fall, Halloween, Pumpkins

Elegant and Easy Jeweled Fruit Wreath.

November 21, 2013 Leave a Comment

I know Thanksgiving is just a week away, but how about making a quick wreath that would be great for both Thanksgiving and for Christmas?  This jeweled fruit wreath is beautiful and will make an easy transition between both holidays. Shannon at Madigan Made created this wreath and she has the easy “how-to” to make […]

Filed Under: Autumn, Christmas, Crafts, decor, Fall, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Wreaths

Thinking about Thanksgiving Table Decor.

November 8, 2013 1 Comment

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I just boxed up the last of the Halloween decor and now I am thinking about ideas for our Thanksgiving table decor.  We host Thanksgiving each year, and I think last year’s decor might have been my favorite: I loved the hanging centerpiece and the white, beribboned pumpkins with just a touch of bling. A […]

Filed Under: Autumn, candles, Centerpiece, Crafts, decor, Entertaining, Fall, floral design, Holidays, Pumpkins, Tables & Decor, Thanksgiving

Simple {scented} fall centerpiece. (In 30 seconds.)

November 6, 2013 Leave a Comment

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Do you love those cinnamon scented pine-cones that are sold this time of year?  (In a house full of stinky boys, I am a big fan of yummy air fresheners!)  I love them and want them on display, but I like mixing them up with other fall elements. Popping those pine-cones into a big tarnished […]

Filed Under: Autumn, Centerpiece, Crafts, decor, Fall, Pumpkins

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