Gingham and Pearl

Don’t neglect the leftovers station. Use a chalkboard to write out a message to your guests so they don’t forget to grab their snacks. For a personalized touch, wrap their take-home food in burlap sacks with a handwritten note. Celebrate fall foliage by collecting colorful leaves and pairing them with straw and berries for an … More It's time to set aside the paper turkeys and pilgrim hats for something a little more sophisticated…..Thanksgiving ideas for your holiday get together.

Pumpkin Ice CreamIngredients:3 cups half-and-half3/4 cup packed brown sugar5 egg yolks1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice1/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon cognac or brandy (optional)1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup canned pumpkinDirections: In a medium saucepan, combine the half-and-half and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar, about 4 minutes until bubbles form around the edges of … More Surprising Things to Do with Canned Pumpkin

Entertaining Naturally ~ Autumn’s bounty warms cozy gatherings with family and friends. Put your rooms in the mood for fun with hands-on projects to get your home party-ready. Small Signs of Fall ~ Dangling from string looped through the grommets of a no-sew tablecloth, these little gourds act as natural weights and add seasonal flair … More Stylish and Fun Fall Party Ideas ~ Perfect for Thanksgiving!

Masked PortraitsHalloween is just a few days away, but there’s still time to haunt your house. These ideas are so easy to do, it’ll scare you. When prepping for the holiday, don’t forget to costume everyone — even folks in paintings and photos. Black construction paper, scissors, and low-tack artists’ tape ($3.53; dickblick.com) were all … More Halloween Party Ideas That You Can Scare Up On The Cheap

Meatballs and Spaghetti Cut a hole for the head in the center of a red-checkered tablecloth (or 1.25 yards of 45-inch-wide red-checkered fabric) so that it can be worn like a poncho. Cut 1/2 skein off-white yarn into spaghetti-length pieces. With a hot-glue gun, glue them in swirls and bunches to a large, sturdy paper … More Last Minute Easy Homemade DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids

If you have a little more time, you’ll have fun pulling together this cool carving idea. Add the bonfire centerpiece to a backyard table or use it as a focal point in front. You’ll need about 10 to 12 pumpkins and flickering candles to make these flames come to life. Calling all you who have … More Fun, Cute and Unique Pumpkin Carving Ideas ~ Get ready to "cut up" with the giggles and grins you will get with these awesome pumpkin carving ideas….from silly skeletons to a pumpkin birthday party, each of these pumpkin carving ideas are sure to delight your Halloween visitors.

This dessert table packs an unexpected punch by displaying oversized suckers in vintage bottles. Fill apothecary jars with piles of candy corn or gumballs for containers that bring the Halloween spirit to any bare table. On Halloween, pretzels become “crows bones” and candy corn is “pumpkin teeth,” in this fun centerpiece you can eat (if … More Sweet Ways to Decorate With Halloween Candy ~ Whether you need a treat to give as a gift, a treat bag for a party or just to simply have out during the season, you are sure to find a cute, clever way to decorate your goodies here.