Friday, November 6, 2009

Feeling Festive

Here are some pictures of the Autumn-inspired touches around our home, as well as some yummy Fall and Halloween-themed foods I've made over the past few weeks:




Hot cocoa made with half and half (inspired by Carrie), served in one of my favorite Starbucks mugs (bought last year for $2 during a post-Christmas sale!)




Food and decor at our little Halloween gathering...The orange Target platter holds "Halloweenies" - hot dog weenies wrapped in crescent rolls with 2 little dots of mustard for "eyes" - they looked like mummies :)



My first ever home-made apple pie (served on Halloween, hence the bat-shaped vents)



Layla, from theletteredcottage, inspired these...However, instead of real pumpkins, paint, and using a doily as a stencil, I used faux pumpkins (so they can be used year after year), a brown sharpie marker, and I free-handed the "W" and the design.



A close-up of the big pumpkin



The wreath on our door, bought at Michael's for 50% off


What are your favorite Fall foods or decorations?

5 comments:

simplyMae said...

I love all your festive things. Those pumpkins are so beautiful and awesome that you can use them again and again :)And the pie looked yummy and i love the bat!!

laura @ so alaurable said...

I too love the bat on the pie and your usage of the faux pumpkins. Great job on the art!

Jessica said...

Love the pie! That is seriously so cute & looks so easy! I must pass on to my mom asap.. she'll love it! :)

High-Heeled Foot in the door said...

Everything came out so great! I'm now craving pigs in a blanket. Job well done!

SweDaisy said...

Great post. My favorite thing about fall is the leaves and Halloween. I use all sorts of faux leaves and pumpkins around the house in my decorating. The colours are so warm and cozy.

Take care,
Lisa