Happy Fall, Y'all!

Let's imagine for a minute that it's not September and 85 degrees outside. Let's imagine it's November and I live somewhere other than Florida where there are actually seasons and beautiful red and orange leaves on the trees. I now live somewhere where I have to lug around a winter coat in the mall while Christmas shopping, drink caramel apple cider without it making me sweat and can write my name in the frost on the window. Florida just flat out stinks this time of year. Luckily, there are a few trips in the near future and hopefully I'll get to see some leaves!
While I'm not a big fall decor person (it just doesn't look right with the rest of my decor and we all know I'm a little anal about everything matching), I love white pumpkins.

Today, I glittered pumpkins a la Martha Stewart. I bought fake pumpkins ("funkins") at JoAnn's because I wanted to be able to use them next year as well. Martha Stewart makes the best glitter. It feels like powder! It's also about $546 an ounce. I used a foam brush to cover the pumpkins with glue and then covered them (and my kitchen) with glitter. Don't use too much glue or it'll slide right off your pumpkin...not that I would know. I'm just assuming that's what would happen. For my first attempt, I'm pleased. I'll probably give it another go and try spray adhesive. These (along with some candles) would make such a pretty centerpiece for a Thanksgiving table!
The silver glitter shows up so much better in pictures but the white is just as pretty. I'm sure I'll move them around a few times before I get them where I want them. I still haven't figured out how to make a fall wreath with starfish...

Last year, Natalie from The Brocks Rock let us all in on a little (and ridiculous cheap) secret. Wal-Mart has the best fall candles. Usually cheap candles don't put out enough scent but these, which run $3-5, smell so good! I love the mulled cider and pumpkin spice but there are a few other fall scents.


Completely off topic but worth noting...I got a thank you card in the mail today. Not just any thank you card...a handwritten thank you card from Lands End Canvas. I ordered something from them a few weeks ago and was completely shocked when I opened this in the mail today. I think a lot of companies should take note. This was the first time I had ever ordered from them (I loved what I bought, by the way) and wouldn't hesitate to order from them again...especially with such great customer service!