Got Gourds?

Decorating doesn't have to be expensive! There are lots of farmers markets around, a roadside stand but even your local Wal-Mart will have gourds and pumpkins this time of year. Sometimes at the market if you purchase a large pumpkin they will even "throw" in a few gourds if your lucky. Here I have smallish pumpkin and a variety of gourds. I had a few extra leaves and a couple fall picks left over from decorating my fall tree Note to self: always save your left overs! Label a box with the season or holiday to put them in - you never know when they might come in handy.)

You can use any tray or platter you have in your home. Place a taller pedestal type stand on the tray to place your small pumpkin and gourds. I placed various shaped gourds on the tray, inserted leaves and a couple fall picks with acorns and berries and ta da! You could toss in some pinecones and whole nuts like walnuts & pecans for a different look. It make a beautiful arrangement for any dining room buffet table. Depending on the size of your platters, this could be arranged and placed on a sofa table or coffee table in the family room. Think BIG - how about a larger display on an entry table in the foyer?


Until next time ...