We may be jumping the gun a little bit with this fall-decor themed post, but we just can’t contain ourselves! Fall is our favorite time of the year here at Meadowbrooke Gourds and decorating with fall gourds offers endless inspiration and creativity. Get started now planning your fall parties and decorations. You will be ready when fall is finally here!
These beautiful ideas are from Better Homes and Gardens. They are using fresh, ornamental gourds for their displays, however, we suggest using dried gourds for a display that can be used and changed year after year!
Gourd Place Setting:
Charm your guests with an adorable petite gourd welcoming them to their seat! Wrap a winding twig around each gourd. Then, attach a ribbon with each guest’s name.
image courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens. (click for original)
We suggest using one of our petite splendor gourds instead. They come packaged in a bag of five and you will receive one each of the following colors: Honey, Nutmeg, Paprika, Pumpkin Spice and Parsley.
Handcrafted Petite Splendor Gourds. (click to purchase online)
Multi-Layered Centerpiece
This centerpiece idea really caught our attention. Pairing gourds with books offers an unexpected table-scape. We love the look of the black with the natural colors of the gourds.
Image courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens. (click for original)
Layer striking black books with colorful dried gourds. With all the different shapes and sizes available, your centerpiece display will be vibrant and interesting!
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We don’t know about all of you but even though its still a little chilly, this sunny weather has been getting us very excited for spring time! Although the first official day of spring may still be a couple weeks away, we’re ready to get our homes spruced up for the warm weather to come!
We found a few great tips from Better Homes & Gardens to give your home that lovely touch of spring!
photo courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens
Add pops of color all around your living room! A brightly colored lamp shade, a vase or a great throw rug will do the trick. Use your imagination to bring some of your favorite spring colors into your living room.
photo courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens
We couldn’t resist sharing this adorable spring project for your bathroom! A little bit of decoupage and brightly colored fabric can turn a typical bathroom mirror into a great pick-me-up for your bathroom.
photo courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens
The colors of fruits and flowers are so vibrant and beautiful, so why not mix and match them? These colorful orange kumquats and bright yellow tulips would make a great centerpiece!
For more tips on home decor for the spring, visit Better Homes & Gardens online!
Here’s another great spring decorating idea…
Add our cute little Abby Bunny anywhere in your home and you’re sure to get into the mood for spring.
Visit our website for more items from our spring collection. Happy decorating!
Valentine’s Day would not be complete without the delectable treats that go along with it! We’ve found a great recipe for red velvet cupcakes from Better Homes and Gardens that we think you will enjoy. Not only will this recipe make great tasting cupcakes, but these tasty treats are absolutely adorable as well!
Photo Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens
For more information on ingredients and baking directions for this recipe, click here.
Get your home ready for Valentine’s Day with these cute Valentine’s gourds. They are currently available at our retail store in Carlisle, PA.
There are really just endless ideas for the creative uses of pumpkins!! In our previous post we shared some unique decorating ideas. Here are a few more for you to try this fall. There is just something about pumpkins that makes everything feel so cozy!
These ideas are from Better Homes and Gardens at http://www.bhg.com.
Miniature Pumpkin Candleholders
Miniature pumpkins are available in either orange or white. Break off the stem, then insert a small round metal cookie cutter, pounding it down into the pumpkin with a mallet. Carve out the plug by cutting around it with a paring knife. Insert a votive or tall taper candle, wedging these into place if necessary and securing with museum wax.
Floral Pumpkin
Okay, so this one isn’t really a pumpkin, but it was just too cute not to share with you! Both whimsical and elegant, this floral version of a pumpkin was created by carving a block of soaked florist’s foam into a sphere and placing it on a cake stand. Orange mums were cut short (2 to 3 inches), then inserted into the wet foam to cover. A faux stem (a woody branch), a few leaves, and a twine of berries finished off the arrangement.
Pumpkin Stack
Urns and planters make perfect bases for pumpkin topiaries. Simply embellish the towers with bits of garden moss tucked around the pumpkins.
A Unique Vase
This pumpkin was cut in half, then had the cut edges carved into triangles. Inside the bottom half, some damp floral foam helps keep fresh branches and flowers from wilting. Secure the top to the bottom using sturdy skewers or toothpicks.
