leftovers

* Due to a little miss Hurricane Sandy headed our way, I am writing all posts in advance this week.  My thoughts & prayers are with everyone in her path.  May you be safe & well!

  

 

Wondering what to do with your leftover Halloween pumpkins?  Well, wise Martha Stewart suggests hallowing out your pumpkin, filling it with Fall flowers & surrounding it with votive candles.  Here you've got a gorgeous arrangement in lovely Fall hues; you could easily use carnations or another affordable flower for a similar look.  If you really attempt this Fall beauty, before putting your flowers in the pumpkin, use floral foam or place your flowers in a glass before placing them in the pumpkin.  Your pretty flowers will stay watered & fresh-looking for as long as possible.  Easy, peasey.

Too bad I drew on my pumpkins with Sharpies!

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white pumpkin LOVE

I tried to warn you on Tuesday: I am falling in love with white pumpkins!  My white pumpkin-loving heart has been on overdrive pinning white pumpkins.  Each time, I think it can't possibly get better than the last white pumpkin image, I'm proven wrong.  & I just had to share the white pumpkin love with you! 
  
Hello, perfect Fall white pumpkin centerpiece!  This time, the flower colors and burlap runner are traditional Fall and I couldn't love the look more:

Does it get any cooler & stylish than a white pumpkin drink cooler?  The pumpkin cooler would look perfectly at home for your Halloween party or Fall wedding:  

Pick your favorite color (purple for me!) & add some vibrant friends for your white pumpkin:

& my very favorite!  Those mostly unloved, except by me, carnations look pretty festive & snazzy nestled in a white pumpkin:

I did break down & buy two baby white pumpkins for Halloween & I'll show you those cuties next week.  But I am hugely inspired to make a white pumpkin decoration for Thanksgiving.  My problem is deciding which one!  

What have you fallen in love with this Fall?

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{Real Fall Vermont Wedding} Shila & Brad

If you love Fall weddings as much as me, you're guaranteed to have your heart skip a beat or two as you admire this ultimate Fall wedding in Vermont.  Pumpkins galore, from plain to monogrammed to glittered!  Burlap details, including a fantastic fabric & burlap ceremony program.  Gorgeous flowers in Fall tones.  Rustic wood stump cake stand.  A very charming quilt.  Enough from me, let's dive in to the pretty images from Ampersand Wedding Photography:

My Favorite Moment: The Bride & Groom smooching on the Bridal Party Bus!  You can just see the fun, celebratory atmosphere as the Bride & Groom are whisked away into happily ever after.  So. Much. Fun.

My Favorite Detail: How do I choose just one?!  A glittered pumpkin will get me each & every time. 

Congratulations, Shila & Brad!

VENDOR LOVE:
Photography: Ampersand Wedding Photography  /  Submitted via Two Bright Lights  /  Ceremony & Reception Venue: The Barn at Lang Farm  /  Caterer: Lisa Gates  /  Floral Designer: Lady L Flowers  / DJ: Evan Brannon  /  Cake: Brenda Elwood  /  Wedding Gown: David's Bridal  /  Hair Stylist: Ashley Duncan  /  Bridesmaid Dresses: Needleman's Bridal and Formal