Fall (Almost)

Autumn, that beautiful time of year when the seasons in Texas "change"  We go from 100 degrees, to 85 to 90 degrees.  HaHa  We as Texans can't wait for that first frost, even though it might be in November.  The East Texas State Fair is just around the corner, and pumpkin patches are starting to open.  Also, it's time to think of  fall decorations.  There are so many naturally beautiful things growing around us.  Recently I saw some "gourd vases"  They are so cute and wonderful.  Cut off the tops in what size you would like, empty the contents, add some florist water tubes and flowers.  Voila, a beautiful centerpiece for your table.

Use your candlesticks in your new fall displays.  Every pumpkin patch has small gourds or pumpkins fairly inexpensively.  Since they will not be cut opened, they should last the whole season.  In this area, we have a bountiful supply of leaves, dried vines etc. that could be gathered to compliment the "candlestick" display.

Include a nice bright pot of daisies as the temperature outside starts turning cooler.  This will bring the warmth of the sunshine inside.  Look around, explore, create and make your home ready for all the activities of fall with wonderful flowers of all vaireties and colors.  After the dog days of summer, it can be refreshing to bring bold, bright colors into your home.  Also, natural ornamentation is the most beautiful for fall.  The simpler the better.  Let your imagination go, and reuse what you have along with some new fun items to compliment.