Tag Archives: Pumpkin

Beautiful Fabric Decoupage Pumpkins That Look Like They’re Hand-Painted

Beautiful Fabric Decoupage Pumpkins That Look Like They’re Hand-Painted

These fabric pumpkins are nothing like you’ve seen before! They’re made with decoupage fabric motifs so they look as if they’re hand-painted! If you’re in the mood to make a few, follow along, I’ll show you how, it’s all very easy ~ I promise! What makes these pumpkins special from any other decoupage fabric technique that… Continue Reading

How I [Almost] Skipped Fall

How I [Almost] Skipped Fall

I think I missed a season…. The weather has been so warm, here in Houston, Texas that it didn’t feel like fall. At all. I was waiting for the temperatures to cool down to take out my fall décor and to make a pumpkin craft or two, but I guess this isn’t going to happen!… Continue Reading

A Decorative Pumpkin For Every Room

A Decorative Pumpkin For Every Room

It’s pumpkin season again – my favorite time of the year! Just as I do year round, I will bring a little piece of the season inside the house. It’s usually the family room that gets most of my decorative attention, since it’s where we spend a great part of the day. The pedestal table by the main entrance is also… Continue Reading

Pumpkin Soup With Truffle Butter

Pumpkin Soup With Truffle Butter

A bowl of soup is always a good idea!  For years, we’ve been enjoying this pumpkin soup at my mother’s, usually during the holiday festive gatherings. Since the time we’ve been away from Greece, I’ve been preparing it myself, at least twice during the cold months. This year, however, I decided to add an ingredient that… Continue Reading

No-Sew Rustic Thanksgiving Placemats

No-Sew Rustic Thanksgiving Placemats

If you are hosting Thanksgiving this year, and haven’t yet decided on your table decor,  I have the easiest and and cheapest placemats for you! But even if your’re just hosting a dinner party this fall, and would like a rustic table setting, you’ll find that these placemats are perfect. It will literally take you less than… Continue Reading

Make An Impressive Fall Centerpiece!

Make An Impressive Fall Centerpiece!

To me, fall decoration is mostly about making my home cozy, warm, and inviting. Adding some decor elements is of course part of that process. Rather than having multiple displays around the house, as I do for Christmas and Easter, I’d rather do one  grand centerpiece in a central part of the house.  Last year, I filled an oversized basket… Continue Reading

DIY Moss Covered Pumpkins

DIY Moss Covered Pumpkins

These cute little pumpkins of mine are one of a kind! They’re entirely covered with moss and look absolutely natural. A few twine strips run from top to bottom to form the ridges that give them a clear pumpkin shape. You can mix them with some natural pumpkins in a basket to give a rustic feel. Alternatively, combine them with… Continue Reading

Fabric Photocopy Pumpkins

Fabric Photocopy Pumpkins

I will not take credit for this genius idea: fabric photocopy strips on pumpkins! Who even thought of this? I found the instructions on a magazine a few years ago, I made a couple back then and  today I’m making more to show you how to make your own. For each one, I  used: One… Continue Reading

Polka Dot Pumpkins

Polka Dot Pumpkins

Are you ready for Halloween? If yes, great, because for me, it’s still a process.  Why? Well, for someone from out of the country, Halloween in the USA is  a total, absolute, unimaginable, unique experience.  I have to admit that it took me some to time to get used to some (very) scary outdoor decor,… Continue Reading