Easy Fall Centerpiece

In need of a fall centerpiece for your next party? Better Homes and Gardens has a whole list of ideas on their website. The pumpkin candle featured above is so inexpensive and incredibly easy to execute. Here is a list of the supplies and instructions from BHG.

Supplies

• Medium-size pumpkin
• 6-inch pillar candle
• Sprigs of bittersweet, preserved leaves, vines, or artificial berries
• Sharp knife
• Marker

Instructions

1. Snap or cut the stem off the top of the pumpkin. Placing the bottom end of the pillar candle on the top of the pumpkin, tightly trace the perimeter of the candle's bottom with a marker.
2. Using a sharp knife, cut vertically just inside the traced outline. The cut portion can then be discarded.
3. Wedge the candle securely inside. If you've cut the hole a bit too large, simply place a can or other object inside the pumpkin as a base for the candle. If necessary, keep the candle from tipping by wedging one end of a vine in between the candle and the cut edge.
4. Tuck in a few leaves and sprigs of vine around the base of the candle.

Photo courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens

Every girl crazy bout a sharp dressed pumpkin...

Do you hate carving pumpkins every year or lack a little creativity? I've recently come across a few ideas that might make pumpkin season a little easier and a little more creative! Pier 1 Imports has a few great ideas for this years pumpkin decorating like the Little Black Cat pictured above. All you have to do is simply purchase a pumpkin and place it on the stand. It really is that easy and adorable. The cost is $12.95 and they also have a skeleton.

If your style is a little more Wicked Witch of the West you might enjoy the witch legs featured above. They can also be found at Pier 1 Imports but it will cost you a little more at $35. For an added touch you could buy or make a little black witch hat to sit on top of your pumpkin to cover the stem!

Finally, if a spider is what you are looking for try this one I found at Amazon. With its eight wrought iron legs and google eyes it will make any shaped pumpkin look like a festive and friendly arachnid. Currently the spider is out of stock due to its popularity but hopefully they will get more in stock for the Halloween season.

Update: I recently purchased this spider at an art fair. Once the mum is done blooming I plan on putting a pumpkin in its place.

Photos courtesy of Pier 1 Imports and Amazon