I think this weekend the kids and I will visit one of the many pumpkin patches in our area. We enjoy going because we go on the hayrides, eat yummy caramel apples, drink hot apple cider, and have a blast creeping out over the funny, bumpy, sometimes scary looking gourds, squash, and other veggies we only see this time of year!
We've carved pumpkins in the past and roasted the seeds, which was a lot of fun; but it was also a little tedious. Last year we painted and decorated them using different things like glitter, ribbons, and bugs we made from old fashioned clothes pins. That was a little messy, but it was so cool to see who could be the most creative. I think that's what we'll do again this year along with decorating the many pinecones we picked up last year on our hikes on nature trails and park visits. Other things that we gather on our walks are birch bark and sticks, and acorns. You can find all of this for sale at Pottery Barn and other retailers, but just a quick look around while out in nature yields all of these things for free. We've collected some of the most amazing leaves in beautiful colors, but I've not yet learned to preserve them where they don't dry out and crumble. Note to self: Research for solutions! If you know of any, please email me and I will publish your suggestions!
When we're done with our creations, we place them on tables, the mantle and hearth, and everywhere else there is a flat surface, including the floor. You know how much I love randomly placed decor! A great place to get pumpkin and Fall decor inspiration is www.bhg.com and www.marthastewart.com. I really love the ideas that Martha Stewart and her staff come up with! I still have one of her Halloween publications from a while ago that I refer back to for creative ideas. Both sites have really easy to do projects that don't require a lot of time and effort.
Whatever the weekend finds you doing...
Make it AMAZING!
Rhonda
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