Weekend Inspiration - Halloween

Halloween is a big deal in the States.  Here in Italy, we are starting to see more and more decorations but it's a three day holiday weekend, All Saints Day and All Souls Day.I have carved my share of pumpkins and ate my share of Halloween candy.  I don't care what anyone says, candy corn should not be classified as a candy!Perhaps I could ask one my friends who works at the American Embassy if the commissary sells Charleston Chews.  All of a sudden I have a craving for one today.  In the meantime, I will buy a few mini-pumpkins to decorate my table.Leave it to Ms. Martha Stewart to take it to the next level with her squash version.

Photo: Martha Stewart

Buon weekend a tutti!

Three Thanksgiving Floral Arrangement Ideas From Martha Stewart

I cannot believe Thanksgiving is next week!  Where has this year gone?I am loving the autumn color explosion at the flower stands in my neighborhood.   I want to incorporate some of those colors into interesting Thanksgiving floral arrangements.I thought, "What Would Martha Do?"Lo and behold I found the ones below on her website.Fantastic!What a creative way to use vegetables, flowers, and herbs.  While this arrangement is perfect for Thanksgiving, it would also work all fall and winter.   You could swap in whatever is in season. This arrangement has less of a bounty from the earth vibe and is a little more dramatic and modern.  I wouldn't put it on my dining table (it would block guests' faces) but instead on the bookcase in my foyer. Great colors in this rustic arrangement.  So warm and inviting.I knew Martha wouldn't let me down.  To see other beautiful arrangements from Ms. Stewart, click HERE.