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Pumpkin Pizzazz

I love pumpkins, gourds, pine cones, and leaves. Yes, I truly adore it all! Now that fall has officially arrived in Phoenix (it’s only 82 today) I am ready for some Pumpkin Pizzazz.

Pumpkin Pizzazz

 Pumpkin Pizzazz

For many of you, the cold has already begun to descend and your flowerbeds could use some jazzing up. One quick way to revive a tired flowerbed is to transform it into your own beautiful pumpkin patch.

  1. Place several pumpkins and gourds among your remaining flowers and plants.
  2. Add some vines either clipped or dried such as grapevine, wisteria, or honeysuckle.
  3. Weave the vines around the pumpkins.
  4. You can also add a string of white or orange lights for evening color.

Pumpkin Pizzazz

This remains an all-time favorite pumpkin topiary image. It is from Southern Living. To create this look, find a terracotta dish with a low rim and fill it with quick dry cement. While the cement is still wet, place a piece of metal rebar into the center. Once the cement has totally dried you can then skewer the pumpkins onto the rebar and fill in any open spaces with pine cones and leaves.

Pumpkin Pizzazz
I also love using pumpkins as vases.

  1. Outdoors you can use carved funkins and silk flowers.
  2. For a special dinner, use a real pumpkin or gourd and fill it with chrysanthemums and other lovely fall florals. You just carve off the top of the pumpkin and clean the inside seeds out. Mist the interior and place it in the refrigerator until an hour or two before your guests arrive. Once on the table, place the floral arrangement inside a glass vase or jar and tuck it into the carved out pumpkin.

Pumpkin Pizzazz

Mini pumpkins can also help set a festive table.

  1. You can use them as a votive holder
  2. Create place card holders by cutting a small slit into the stem. Take a leaf (real or paper) write the name of the guest on the leaf and place it into the cut stem. This can also double as a parting favor for your guest.
  3. As pumpkins and gourds are edible, they are safe to serve soups, dips and other food items in on a buffet table.
Pumpkin Pizzazz
Remember to pull out your favorite dishes, pedestals, and trays for inexpensive holiday decorating with pumpkins and other fun fall favorites.
Laura

 

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  1. heather says

    Okay, I LOVE these ideas. Will I do them? Probably not this year, but maybe I’ll get adventurous. We’ll have to see. And that top picture, is that your yard!? WOW! Is all I’m going to say! -And according to the people I am living near, I am like a month or so behind on the fall decorating, but I am from AZ and as far as I’ve always known fall started four days ago, so I’m not so behind, right?

  2. MERRIANNE says

    i loooove these decorations!!!!! ok..so when exactly are you going to come over and decorate my house & yard????? 🙂

  3. Shimmy Mom says

    Awesome ideas! I was just thinking yesterday that I don’t have enough Halloween decor. (We just moved into a bigger home and I want the upstairs to stay more formal and “pretty” more Victorian or something and all of my decorations are really cutesy- more for my kids and fits better downstairs.) You just gave me some more options. Thanks again.*hugs*

  4. Liz says

    Great ideas! I am haveing a bunch of ladies over this Sat for a progressive tea… I will probably use a couple of them…Thanks! ~Liz~PS I know what you mean about the weather! : ) Hooty Hoo! Double digits!!!!

  5. The Berry's Patch says

    Great ideas Laura! I especially like that pumpkin with the flowers and witches hat. I may try that one. 🙂

  7. Glenda says

    Wonderful idea’s. I truly love the topiary’s they are grand. I also love the champagne urn with the white pumpkin, something I am having trouble finding, (white pumpkins).Ciao

  8. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    If you desire white pumpkins my 2 cent tip is to cover the surface with plaid acrylic paint or spray paint. If you have even more time on your hands, once the paint is dry cover the pumpkin in craft glue and then give it a coat of pearl glitter. It’s lovely.

  9. Things That Inspire says

    I didn’t know you live in Phoenix! I love the Phoenix/Scottdale area. The desert beauty really appeals to me.I am going to try using a pumpkin for flowers this year. It is so attractive!

  10. Velvet and Linen says

    Living in Los Angeles, I needed this infusion of fall!I love the white pumpkins. I found some wonderful blue green and pale pink pumpkins today. I thought I would try something different this year!xoBrooke

  12. BrineS says

    Love the votive pumpkin candle holders. I’ve did this last Thanksgiving only with apples. Such a pretty touch!

  15. Jill says

    Beautiful pumpkin decor! I love the Southern Living topiary. I also like the white pumpkin in the silver vase, so classy with a bit of whimsy.~Jill

  16. Jen r. says

    Laura, thanks for joining in on the pumpkin party! These are such great and creative ideas!

  18. Miss Sandy says

    Fun pumpkin ideas! Love the photo of the white pumpkin mixed with sparkling silver accents!

  19. Her Shabbiness says

    So many creative ideas for Fall and Halloween decorating. The witch pumpkin was too cute.

  20. Diane@A Picture is Worth.... says

    Hi Laura,Thanks for the visit and comment! Your fall pictures are wonderful!I’ll check back with you for your 100th post! I added you to my blogroll, and to Bloglines.diane

  21. Juxtaposition Design says

    Oh how I wish I could decorate up my dorm room. It’s too bad the halloween decoration fund is currently insufficient haha

  22. Cher says

    I’m a writer also. In fact, I couldn’t wait to get home from a writer’s meeting so I could visit all the pumpkin party sites. I love blogging because it makes me write something fun every day, instead of just what I have to write.I’ll be back.The Texas Woman

  24. Connie says

    Ok Laura, I adore your decore blog. You always leave me inspired. I click on your blog to see what design your posting about next. So refreshing. Thanks so much for the inspiration.~Connie

  25. Primitiques 'n Poetry says

    Thank you for visiting my blog. I love your topiary tips and the white pumpkin. Thanks for sharing. And #98, huh? How exciting! I’ll stay tuned for the big #100. ~Mindy

  26. Joy says

    Thank you for the list of wonderful fall decorating ideas.This is post #98? Well, I bet that means you’ll be doing the happy dance and celebrating post #100! So I’m sending you an early congratulations for reaching a milestone in blogging. Congrats girl!Keep those wonderful ideas and photos coming.

  27. Half of the Style Sisters says

    Wow I love your pumpkin topiary with the pinecones inbetween!! That is fabulous! and the pumpkin with the witch hat is just so cute!! Love your blog. I will be back.

  29. Juxtaposition Design says

    I tagged you in my blog for a fun little assignment!Check my blog for details!

  30. Michelle Cowden says

    What lovely ideas! I especially love the pumpkin with the witch hat. Your blog is beautiful. Thanks for visting mine earlier today. Happy Autumn! Michelle

  32. Rue says

    Wonderful ideas! We have Thanksgiving at my mom’s house, so I’ll have to talk her into trying some of them 🙂rue

  34. Suzanne says

    Beautiful Fall decorations. Southern topiary pumpkins are a great idea. Don’t you just love white pumpkins with silver.

  36. Mrs. B says

    What gorgeous pictures! I love that topiary. I have seen the white glittery pumpkin before… it’s so beautiful!

  38. An Enchanted Cottage says

    What beautiful fall photos! Oh my, those temperatures would feel like mid-summer here in New England! Thank you for the link to the silent auctions. And I can’t believe the giveaway you are doing! If I had room for one more piece of furniture in my TINY house I would be entering for sure!! Also, thank you for visiting my garden Mary statue on Blue Monday… Have a wonderful week…Donna

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