October - easy centerpiece

Now this looks simple...but it's the process that I thought was really cool, and I got this on good authority from Miss Erma who happens to be my Ruritan heroine. She's such a nice lady and she makes the best 7-layer cake you've ever eaten, while always having creative cool ideas for centerpieces.

Did you know that all you have to do is slice a little circle from the top of a small pumpkin ---  no scooping out the goop --- then slide your flowers into place. The goopy-seedy middle actually will keep your flowers looking fresh. What do you know?

In the arrangement below there's a variety of mums, sweet williams, marigolds and even a sprig of rosemary for a fun and easy low cost centerpiece.

What do you think?

10/10/2012:: This just in! Debbie Spore Simpson from Tennessee shared her creation with us. She used a gourd instead of a pumpkin, but it's the same premise! Hers is absolutely stunning!!  Send me your pictures and I'll post them here, too! Hugs~