Gold-leaf pumpkin

This white-and-gold arrangement dresses up a porch or mantel. Coat real or crafts-store leaves with gold spray paint, then glue them to small white pumpkins (look for varieties such as ‘Lumina’ or Cotton Candy at your local farmers market or pumpkin patch). Paint small orange gourds gold to match the color scheme.

Lace Wrapped Candles

Cast a few dark shadows with these glamorous candles. Just cut a length of lace, lay it on a paper plate, and brush on nontoxic, non flammable black tempera paint. Roll a pillar, taper, or votive across the trim to pick up the pattern. Don’t worry if the transfer is imperfect—a slightly decayed look  ups … Continue reading Lace Wrapped Candles

Fall DIY: Easy Harvest Party Centerpiece

Halloween Brownies

  Halloween Brownies Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) 4 eggs 1 22 – ounce bottle special dark chocolate-flavored syrup or 1-3/4 cups chocolate-flavored syrup 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup candy corn Directions Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan … Continue reading Halloween Brownies

Pumpkin Pecan Spiced Waffles And Pumpkin Spice Compound Butter

It’s pumpkin season, this is my absolute favorite time of year and I want to celebrate by focusing on some recipes using pumpkin. Now, I am not the adventurous type that buys a whole pumpkin and goes through the arm breaking task of cutting and cleaning, Libby’s pumpkin puree is just fine by me. These […] … Continue reading Pumpkin Pecan Spiced Waffles And Pumpkin Spice Compound Butter