How to decorate with mini pumpkins

September 27, 2012

Share this

I’ve already shared a few of my simple fall decorating projects this year – the pumpkin wreath took less than 30 minutes because I just stuck everything in and called it done:

pumpkin wreath

And even making the new wood trough for fall goodies in the family room was quick:

fall decorating ideas

This time we’re going SUPER easy. And we’re using little bitty pumpkins.

Simple? Check.

Quick? Check.

Cauuute? Check. :)

These ideas are not earth-shattering, but they are not hard to incorporate into your own home. That’s the goal here. :)

I already kind of showed you this idea on the patio last week, but it’s worth showing again. Take any kind of vessel – a bowl, a basket…a pedestal even. And pile in some pumpkins (OK, gourds too):

decorating with pumpkins

You can add some extras like leaves or beady things too, but I’m drawn to the simple look of these as they are. And I LOVE the combo of the wood next to the pumpkins!

Simple idea No. 2 – I took a glass container and a big candle and filled in the sides with the itty bitty pumpkins:

easy fall decor

Of course light the candle at your own discretion. I would not, just because it would stress me out a bit. ;) But it took about two minutes to throw together.

Recently I saw an idea in a magazine where they filled the vessel with water and added flowers to the top, instead of the candle inside. LOVE that idea too.

Speaking of magazines – the inspiration for this one was taken right off the cover of the latest BHG mag:

decorating with pumpkins

I used a former brass clock (Goodwill find) and turned it into a cloche. (I showed you how here.) I just laid some fluffy moss inside and piled a couple pumpkins on top. I love the contrast of the deep green and the orange of the pumpkins!

I loved the simple version, but had to go just a big bigger – my cheese plate dome-turned-cloche was big enough to hold even more of the cutie pumpkins:

decorating with pumpkins

I added some more of the moss around the edge of the cloche and l LOVE this one even more! Too cute!

Email subscription form header
Your email:*
Please enter all required fields Click to hide
Correct invalid entries Click to hide
No spam, EVER. Powered by FeedBlitz

Share this

September 27, 2012

Comments

  1. Melissa@TheHappierHomemakerSeptember 27, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Love your pumpkins! I need a cloche, I feel like I'm the only one in bloggie land without one! Thank you for hosting the party, have a great Thursday!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Cristina GaraySeptember 27, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Great, easy ideas Sarah! Thanks for hosting!

    ReplyDelete
  3. HoosierHomemadeSeptember 27, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Thanks for the great party! I can't wait to see all the fun Fall projects!
    ~Liz

    ReplyDelete
  4. Karah @ thespacebetweenblogSeptember 27, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    2 cheers for party time!

    ReplyDelete
  5. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    I love your pumpkins! What great ideas! Your cloche looks wonderful with the moss! Love the trough too! Thanks for hosting! It's always full of inspiring links!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Nici @ Posed PerfectionSeptember 27, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Thanks for hosting. I love your pumpkins under the cloche. Hope you have a great week!
    Blessings,
    Nici

    ReplyDelete
  7. Jenna, SAS InteriorsSeptember 27, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    Thanks for hosting Sarah! Just linked up some of my easy Fall projects. xo Jenna

    ReplyDelete
  8. Jenn @ Peas and CrayonsSeptember 27, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    So so SO glad it's finally time for fall decor! I'm about to go on a mass clicking spree over here! Love it! Thanks for hosting Sarah!!! <3

    ReplyDelete
  9. UnknownSeptember 27, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Thanks for the fabulous party!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Michele {The Scrap Shoppe}September 27, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    Thanks for hosting! I love seeing different ways to decorate with pumpkins. Grabbing your button for my sidebar!

    ReplyDelete
  11. ShannonSeptember 27, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Mini pumpkins are my fav!!
    xo,
    Shannon

    ReplyDelete
  12. ChristinaSeptember 27, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    oh my goodness - sooo many fall crafts to explore in this linky!! thanks so much for hosting such an awesome party :)

    ReplyDelete
  13. UnknownSeptember 27, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    So much to explore here! Thanks for hosting, I'm exciting to look through all these fun fall ideas!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Marshall and EmilySeptember 27, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    I LOVE the clock-turned-cloche idea! And it is so cute with the moss and pumpkins... I know what I'll be looking for the next time I drive by Goodwill. Thanks for hosting!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Decor To AdoreSeptember 27, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    Such darling and festive fall inspiration! Thank you so much for hosting!

    ReplyDelete
  16. At The Picket FenceSeptember 27, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    Always look forward to your fabulous seasonal parties! Love all of the different uses for the mini pumpkins you shared, thanks for hosting Sarah!

    Heather

    ReplyDelete
  17. Shannon FoxSeptember 27, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    Thank you very much for hosting! So fun to share and get to see everyone's fun Fall ideas.

    Loved your last shot of the wee punkins under the cloche. Super cute!
    Happy Fall Sarah.

    ReplyDelete
  18. JanetSeptember 27, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    I love your Fall decor and have been looking forward to this party! Thanks a bunch for putting it together!

    ReplyDelete
  19. Linda @ it all started with paintSeptember 27, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    So many fabulous projects here ... starting with your fantastic pumpkin ideas!

    I'm having Halloween overload .... but in a good way!

    :)

    Linda

    ReplyDelete
  20. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)September 27, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Love all your projects Sarah! Happy Fall!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Heidi @ Decor & MoreSeptember 27, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    Thanks for hosting, Sarah! Lots of fun ideas being shared. :)

    ReplyDelete
  22. laurmelaSeptember 27, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    I love, love fall. But since it is still 90 degrees here I just can't bring myself to decorate. So I will totally enjoy yours and everyone else's ideas.
    Thanks for hosting.

    Toodles,

    Laura

    ReplyDelete
  23. JillSeptember 27, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    I too love the cloches with pumpkins and had one all filled with real pumpkins last week. I had to take them out and replace them with artificial ones though, because they got moldy within a couple days. So just watch out for that. ;)

    ReplyDelete
  24. AmberSeptember 27, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    I have a huge wooden salad bowl that I thrifted that wasn't taken care of properly so I can't use it for salad. I've held on to it because I liked it so much and knew I would eventually find a use for it. I think pumpkins and goards will look great in that bowl; thanks for the inspiration!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum}September 27, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Glad I don't live in Indy, bc clearly there's not a mini pumpkin left in town!! ;) Love all these fun ideas!

    ReplyDelete
  26. Finding HomeSeptember 27, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Thanks for hosting sweet lady!

    ReplyDelete
  27. ChristieSeptember 27, 2012 at 11:54 PM

    Thank you for hosting this fun fall party! Christie Three Pixie Lane

    ReplyDelete
  28. melissa @ daisymaebelle.comSeptember 28, 2012 at 12:26 AM

    I am loving all of this fall goodness! Thanks for hosting! Life to the full, Melissa

    ReplyDelete
  29. JennSeptember 28, 2012 at 4:10 AM

    Thanks so much for the fabulous party! I am a little late joining in but at least I get to look at all of the wonderful ideas! Happy Fall!
    Jenn :)

    ReplyDelete
  30. HousebyHollySeptember 28, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    I love what you did with the clock dome. Genius! Now, that's a great way to trap some pumpkins... Next time I see one I will snatch it up. Would be great for seashells and other stuff too.
    Thanks for the party and the inspiration!
    Holly

    ReplyDelete
  31. Taryn @ Design, Dining + DiapersSeptember 28, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting! I always look forward to this party :)

    ReplyDelete
  32. ValenzMomSeptember 28, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Great party, Sarah, thanks for hosting! So many ideas and so little time! Love the mini-pumpkins with that pretty green moss. I don't have a cloche, but I'm thinking that I can fashion one using my clear pedestal cake plate and a clear mixing bowl turned upside down... We'll have to see how that turns out. :)

    ReplyDelete
  33. At The Picket FenceSeptember 28, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    LOVE all your ideas Sarah and I'm seeing some seriously awesome other ones at this fantastic party! Thanks for hosting us and hope you don't mind that both sisters At the Picket Fence are linking up! ;-)
    Vanessa

    ReplyDelete
  34. DeeGeeRNSeptember 28, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    Love mini pumpkins too, Indiana friend!! HUGS!!

    ReplyDelete
  35. PoppySeptember 28, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Hi Sarah,

    What magnificent miniature pumpkins! It's my first time visiting and I'm your newest follower. Thanks for hosting. Can't wait to check out some of the fall projects!

    Have a great weekend.

    Poppy

    ReplyDelete
  36. Doreem@househoneysSeptember 28, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    Thank you for hosting Sarah! This is my first time at one of your parties (although I'm a follower). I wanted to let you know that I have yet to figure out how to add an active link with my iPad. I don't know if it is something I'm not doing right or if it is just a characteristic of iPads. I am away and that is all I have. When I get back to my trusty desktop Sinday night I will add your link.

    ReplyDelete
  37. UnknownOctober 4, 2012 at 2:37 AM

    Great ideas! Lovely.

    Oh! so sad I'm too late for the link party! Check my vignette here : http://homeofbambou.blogspot.be/2012/10/autumn-link-party-my-fall-vignette.html

    ReplyDelete

If you have a specific question I will do my best to answer you back here!

You can find our paint colors and links to items at the "Our Home" tab at the top of my site.

THANKS so much for reading!