White With Silver Lining

I love the look of white, anywhere and anytime...even after labour day.  Maybe because it evokes feelings of purity, serenity and cleanliness.  All of the things that inspired my latest fall decor, white pumpkins with silver trim.

Inspiration Photos...

 Dixie spring collection 2010

 Elle decor

For the how to:

1. purchase plastic pumpkins from Michaels
2. paint with white acrylic paint
3. decorate with silver wire or silver ribbon

Happy Halloween!

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Decorating Pumpkins

Here's a fun and out of the ordinary way to decorate your pumpkins or gourds.  Just add old hosiery!

happy decorating!

d.p

Fall Table

ornamental grasses

I don't think you need to break the bank to create a beautiful and put together fall table.  
Here are a few of my tricks...

felt leafs (original use = arts + crafts, savvy use = placemats)

• Purchase flowers from a grocery store.  You'll pay a fraction of what your florist will charge.  I picked up 2 mixed bouquets from Costco for 15.99 each.  With a little imagination and creativity you can design a centerpiece like a pro!
• I used vases I already had, and added some ornamental grasses from my outdoor urns.  The grasses added a little pizazz to the simple mixed grocery store bouquet.
• I picked up some gourds at Sobey's for 1.99 each.  This adds great colour and texture to any table.
• Think outside of the box.  I bought oversized felt leaf shapes, used primarily for arts + crafts, but instead I used these as placemats.  



Gourds pictured center

• With a tablecloth, table runner and napkins you'll be set to entertain!

If you have any questions or comments please let me know.