Well...it's been lookin' kinda tired. The coleus were beautiful this summer, they grew to be HUGE and bushy and so colorful and easy to grow.
Then they died.
It MIGHT have been from neglect, but I'm not admitting to anything.
It was time for FALL decor anyway, right?
I have been dreaming of trying pumpkin topiaries on my front porch for YEARS, and today I decided to GO. FOR. IT.
Michael's has their fake pumpkins on sale this week for 50% off, so if you're gonna get some, NOW'S the time, girls.
Even at half off, six pumpkins cost me $34.00. For a Goodwill Guru like me, that was HARD. I convinced myself that it was WORTH IT, because they'll last, like, forever.
Just so ya know, that's the story I'm goin' with when the husband gets home. Back me up, okay?
I bought two large white gourds. I bought two medium-sized classic orange pumpkins. I bought two white mini pumpkins.
I bought two large white gourds. I bought two medium-sized classic orange pumpkins. I bought two white mini pumpkins.
I used my craft knife to cut off the stem of the large white ones, and the medium orange ones.
Here's what my headless pumpkin looked like. Fortunately, there's no "guts" in a fake pumpkin. I love that.
With my trusty hot glue gun, I attached the pumpkins in a stack.
I also used a dry brush and some burnt umber paint to give the color a little softness and depth. I got out my stencils and added some letters.
I am so pleased. Almost giddy.
I painted the flip side of my "B" monogram navajo white and left the apple green on the reverse, so I can change it on a whim!








I LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!! You nailed it!
ReplyDeletei desperately want to copy this. do i have your blessing? i live in lexington, ky. & i'd be happy to give you credit to all the trick-or-treating mom's who would no doubt inquire about them. those are just the sweetest looking things i've ever seen for halloween!!
ReplyDeleteADORABLE~~
ReplyDeleteI love the contrast of the orange and white with the polkas!
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ReplyDeleteI've been seeing this display all over blogland and really enjoy how everyone has a different spin on it...so creative and inspiring to see all the versions. Yours is so stunning! I love the polka dots. You did an awesome with it! -Jackie
ReplyDeleteYour porch looks fantastic! I would love to do this pumpkin project!
ReplyDeleteSincerely ~ Tricia Anne
So cute! I love the pumpkin topiary. I cant wait to do mine this year. Hope you will join us for the Posh Porch Party.
ReplyDeleteyou porch is great! how about painting the mum pots striped to offset the dots or black so they contrast with your steps?
ReplyDeleteToo cute! I love it
ReplyDeleteYes go for more polka dots :)
Great! And after Halloween, you can turn the pumpkins around and display the non- "Boo!" side through Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea!
ReplyDeleteBOOtiful ... it was so worth it.
ReplyDeleteLove! And you should TOTALLY go with adding the black polka dots- it would finish the look!!
ReplyDeleteLooking good and stylish!
ReplyDeletePam
Yea, coleus are annuals, too bad because they are nice. Next year, you'll just have to get more.
ReplyDeleteLove the white pumpkins, looks good!
It looks great!!
ReplyDeleteL-O-V-E it!!! :) I'd totally do the black polka dots, but I love polka dots. :) You rock!! (PS. It killed me to spend that much on pumpkins too, but I'm so glad I did it now) :) I am forever indebted to you for that tip on the pumpkin prices. ;)
ReplyDeleteToo cute girl! If you need a few real pumpkins come by....we have 20+ ready to pick!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog on 320*Sycamore and we have so much in common. I love blogs, reading, decorating, and I am a christian too. We are moving from Florida to a suburb of Cincinnati in 3 weeks and I started a blog to document all of the decorating that I am fixing to do. Stop by. It will be fun.
ReplyDeleteI also want to say I love the polka dot buckets on the front porch. I really like the look.
ReplyDeleteYour porch looks so cute!!! I love the pumpkin topiaries with the BOO ~ too cute and the polka dots finish them off perfect! Thanks so much for linking up with us! ~ Ashley
ReplyDeleteAcckkkkk...love it! Yours turned out awesome, Kimm. My vote is yes...add more polka dots to the mum pots. Really...can one have TOO many polka dots? Never.
ReplyDelete~Amanda
Love them...they are darling and polka doted containers are perfect. I think I might just have to make one of those or two.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Barbara
Great job! Our last initial is "B" too so it feels just like home! Your pumpkin topiaries turned out so cute!
ReplyDeleteRoeshel
You rocked this, Kimm! I love how it turned out! I love the polka dots on the pot. A couple of questions: 1) Did you have to weight the pumpkin topiaries or secure them some way - or do they do a good job of staying on their own? 2) Did you use the burnt umber paint on the white pumpkins, too, or just the orange?
ReplyDeleteOK. I'm done now. Love it!
Goodness, I love your pumpkin project! Would you mind if I linked to it on my blog? I'd love to share, such a great idea.
ReplyDelete~Michelle
LOVING this Kimm!!! So darn cute!! Way to go and thanks for linking up!!
ReplyDelete~Whitney
Your entryway looks very nice. I love what you did with the faux pumpkins.
ReplyDeleteLovin' the topiaries, Kimm!
ReplyDeleteThose are adorable. I love it!! I have to tuck this away in the back of my mind for the future.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Fall decorating is a lot of fun. It's the one holiday that you can be creative with what you find outdoors to make your fall decor.
ReplyDeleteLOVE, Love, love it! I sooo wish I had a front porch.
ReplyDeleteI love it! The stacked pumpkins are wonderful and the polka dot pots are the perfect touch. www.satisfiedsole.com
ReplyDeleteVery cute!!!
ReplyDeleteKimm! Love these! You are so smart to have a reversible "B" :)
ReplyDeleteI need to hire you to do my front porch....you did a great job! I love these sweet pumpkins! I have a great front porch that is EMPTY, but I'm too chicken to try anything! If I get the nerve up, you'll be the first to know! See you at Thanksgiving...Kelly
ReplyDeleteLooove what you did here...the polka dot pots are soooo cute! Thanks for sharing the idea of the reversible letter!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
That is way too cute! Love it - looks perfect on your porch!
ReplyDeleteKarla & Karrie
Beautiful porch redo for fall! I love the pumpkin topiary...very creative!
ReplyDeleteJane
thanks for the tip on 1/2 off pumpkins!
ReplyDeleteAdorable!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE it! So welcoming!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my! I so love those and the polka dots are TOO cute!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIf you haven't already come link up at my Room a month makeover. http://theshadesofpink.blogspot.com/2009/10/room-month-monster-dominoes.html
Love the black and white for the pumpkins, love the polka dots, come see mine, they are the babies to yours, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Love the polka dots!!!
ReplyDeleteRobin
All Things Heart and Home
This is so cute! Great job!
ReplyDeleteKimm, I love these pumpkin topiaries...they're so fun and stylish! Thanks for linking up to Frugalicious Friday, and I hope to see you again this week! ps. I'm getting my post together for Trash to Treasure Tuesday right now!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!
ReplyDeleteI give a thumbs up to the dots :)
ReplyDeleteLove the pumpkins- my plan is to find some after the 31st. Have my fingers crossed I will find some.
Sooooooo cute! I love the polka dots!!!
ReplyDeleteSo Cute! It really adds that pizazz to your front porch and makes the door stand out! Great job!
ReplyDeleteTamera@doubledelight
Pumpkin project.
ReplyDeletePolka-dot pots.
A perfect ten!
Loved it.
Sweet dreams.
I went to Michael's this week to get white pumpkins! I love your idea. I was just thinking how much I love polka dots last night when I was looking at the latest PB Teen catalog. Fine job! I like your big "B", too!
ReplyDelete@ Cheap Chic Home
i love it! this is so sophisticated halloween. i really want to do this too..so awesome. love your blog.
ReplyDeleteHi Kimm! I've added this pumpkin project post on my Today's Hot Find for Halloween. :) Sure looks chic up on my page I must say!
ReplyDeleteFJ Donna
I love your Pumpkins! I'm going to post your link on my Blog. Thank you for sharing))
ReplyDeleteJust found this idea on pinterest and I adore it! Had to let you know!
ReplyDeleteHope you don't mind, but I loved this so much i have featured it on my blog.
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