Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Pumpkin Inspiration!

Country Living

It's that time of year...my favorite time of year.

I LOVE fall.

The pumpkins and Mums and gourds are in the supermarkets
and farmers markets and everything is
geared towards the changing of the seasons.

I LOVE IT!

Now that I've bought a few pumpkins
I thought I'd look for a little inspiration to help get my
creative juices flowing.

So if you're trying to think of new ways to use your
pumpkins this year....here are a few
idea's for you.


Martha Stewart


Martha Stewart

I like the idea above for our farm!

Martha Stewart

The wreath above is made of corn husks!

Martha Stewart

I grew gourds like the ones on the right this year.
I don't think mine will be dry enough this year.
 Aren't they cute!

Martha Stewart

The arrangement above is called a 'mumpkin' :)

Southern Living

I love this idea of cutting a pattern in the outer skin
and cutting it away.

This would be a lot less messy plus the pumpkin would last longer.



Southern Living


Southern Living

Cottage Living

I'd love this front porch! 


Southern Living


Cottage Living

Well...now I need to get working on my own
pumpkin decorating.

If you haven't already started your fall decorating
I hope some of these pictures
have helped inspire you.

Happy Fall!
Have Fun!

Maura :)
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25 comments:

  1. MichaeleOctober 11, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    I love them all. Something about randomly placed pumpkins like the ones on the steps and porch really stand out though. They are so beautiful just themselves. Have fun with your pumpkins : )

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  2. Julie HarwardOctober 11, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    So many great ideas..thanks for sharing them. I loved the ones with flowers all over them, pretty for a table. I wish I had a garden with tons of them! :D

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  3. BeatnheartOctober 11, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    glorious....you got me inspired for something pretty right here on my own little “farm”. enjoy the best season sweet Maura.

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  4. Cheryl @ TFDOctober 11, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Lots of great ideas! I like all of them and especially like the idea of pumpkins with plates of food on top of them. (Or is it that I just like food? ha!) Have fun decorating!

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  5. GardenOfDaisiesOctober 12, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    I love fall too! Those are great pumpkin ideas. Love the mumpkin! How I wish I had a great big wrap around porch like the one in the photo!

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  6. JanetOctober 12, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Lovely ideas-thank you for sharing them ! will have no trouble now decorating our local church for harvest festivals !

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  7. theromanticroseOctober 12, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    Belle decorazioni!Amo le zucche!Rosetta

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  8. KathOctober 12, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    I LOVE fall.

    Me too! I was born on October and I love eberything about the fall, the colours, the smells and here in Somerset, the mists.
    I bought squash yesterday, but I am going to eat mine in a lovely creamy soup.
    The idea I liked best was the mums in the pumpkin. what a fab idea!
    Thanks for sharing x

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  9. LynnOctober 12, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    They all look great, but I think my fav is the very first pic! Happy decorating:@)

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  10. Mary, Windy Meadows FarmOctober 12, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Love, love, love this time of year! Thank you for the decorating ideas...let us see what you come up with!

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  11. Teresa@1800 Farmhouse RdOctober 12, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    I started decorating in September, I just couldn't help it. I love fall!! Everyone of these pictures are gorgeous and such great inspiration, I just may go get some more mums and pumpkins :)

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  12. John Going GentlyOctober 12, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    I like the idea of stringing all the small pumpkins together....
    alll mine are too bloody small anyhow so I think I will do that!!!

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  13. Robin JohnsonOctober 12, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Fall is such a great time of the year, I love it too. I find I don't decorate for it as much as would like to. Something I'm trying to fix this year. Thanks for the inspriation. I love the pumpkin in the urn with cornhusks - very cool.

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  14. Bee Haven BevOctober 12, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Oh my, I think I need more pumpkins!!!

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  15. DonnaOctober 12, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    So many great ideas, they're all so wonderful!

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  16. karen - Simply InspiredOctober 12, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    yes...thank you for the inspiration... and for introducing me to mumpkins!
    happy fall to you,
    -xok.

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  17. Richard CottrellOctober 12, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    did the pumpkins in the urn thing this year, but I did't add the corn shucks, nice touch. Richard from My Old Historic House in Clarksville,Mo.

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  18. Vintage GalOctober 12, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    All of these pictures are just beautiful ~ such inspiration ~ THANKS for sharing ;-)

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  19. SherriOctober 13, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Maura, what beautiful photos and ideas!! Happy Fall!

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  20. JoyOctober 13, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Hi Maura, the displays are truly inspring. The one with the window boxes gives me an idea of how to decorate mine. Hopefully I can find some free or inexpensive pumpkins and do something similar.

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  21. BetsyOctober 13, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Thanks for sharing all these great ideas! Lots of inspiration. I also loved the hanging gourds. The mumpkins were so pretty!

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  22. Our Country BungalowOctober 13, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    These pictures are beautiful. It's hard to pick a favorite! I really like the simple idea of the different sized pumpkins on the steps leading up to the porch.
    Love all of them!
    ~cathy

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  23. CatherineOctober 15, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    love your Fall deco pictures, very inspiring!

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  24. Elizabeth EdwardsOctober 18, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    what great ideas. sure do love fall & all is has to offer. (:

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  25. Elizabeth EdwardsOctober 18, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    luv all those ideas. fall is such a special time of the year & so much to offer. (:

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Thank you for stopping by! I really do appreciate your taking the time to leave a comment...I read each and every one of them. I hope your day is a good one and that you will come back again soon. Take care. Maura :)