Pretty Pumpkins - Day 2

It's Day 2 of our pumpkin inspiration and if you like glam, you're going to love this one. Found on Flickr here.  A black funkin (fake craft pumpkin) from Target was used along with rhinestones to add the bling.  You could use orange or white pumpkins and rhinestone color of choice to match your decor.  Fire up the hot glue gun!

The stem is painted with metallic paint to complete the look...if you're not into cutesy Halloween decorating this could be an elegant centerpiece with some crystal candlesticks and black tapers.  Tres Chic!

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Michele and Linda

How to "BOO" Your Friends and Neighbors

We love Kim Stoegbauer of TomKat Studio.  She is one of the most creative designer/bloggers out there and always shares fabulous hosting and party ideas but her recent post on October 1st had us at "BOO" and we are excited to share it with you!


This is not a tradition I had heard of but it's a little like the May Day tradition when you anonymously leave flowers on your friends/neighbors doorstep, only with a delicious Halloween twist. This is a great way to welcome someone new to the neighborhood and your kids will love being a part of the fun!  Enjoy...

TomKat Studios Free Printable Halloween Boo Sign

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Michele and Linda

Oh The Things You Can Do With Burlap

Did you ever have burlap sack races when you were a kid?  We did as kids, at family picnics but honey, let me tell you that burlap has come a long way.  We love the texture it adds and everyone is using it from Ballard Designs to Pottery Barn and all those crazy creative DIYers out there.  It is a very inexpensive way to get a custom look from pillows to bulletin boards to lamp shades and wreaths.  Here are some of our favorites...

Images from Ballard Designs, Pottery Barn

Restoration Hardware and Pinterest

Burlap has been a hot design trend lately and hopefully this has given you some inspiration.  What will you create with this timeworn favorite?

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Michele and Linda