I loved the idea of a pumpkin topiary so I kept an eye out for a big urn for a little price. I was lucky enough to find this one for $1 at a garage sale a couple weekends ago. The funny thing is I was carrying around a plant so another garage saler (don’t you love how I make up words) pointed it out to me. How nice is that! Thank you mystery lady!
Then, it was off to the pumpkin patch for those three perfect pumpkin stackers. The bottom pumpkin was just the right size and the owners goat had chewed off the stem so it was perfect! I broke the middle one’s stem off with my bare hands only to have a giant ear wig jump out at me. Those things creep me out!!! I promptly killed it and proceeded with the stacking.
I really liked the natural look, so I attached a pack of silk leaves from the Dollar Tree with double sided sticky tape and added a raffia bow. you could use piles of real leaves if you are lucky enough to have them. Our trees have not started shedding quite yet.
And here she is in all her harvest glory! I love my cute little pumpkin topiary! Still haven’t gotten my Halloween decorations out. 🙂 he he
I found the original inspiration idea from Grams via Ucreate.
Oh dear, it is 10:30 AM and I just heard a stool being dragged and “MMM cake, mmmm brownies!” coming from the kitchen. The pan of brownies I left on the counter top are in danger!
**Update:this is what I found in the kitchen.
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The Harris Family says
Very cute!
Annie says
I love your pumpkin topiary! Oh – and Im envious of your chalk drawings, now that my kids are teens I realize how much I miss that kind of stuff!
Steph @ somewhatsimple says
I wish I found that for $1 at a garage sale!!! SO NOT FAIR!!!
Leah@Storybook Ranch says
That looks great, I’m not much on seasonal decor I have to store, so I may borrow that one!
Kimm at Reinvented says
Great job Michelle! I was afraid to try the topiary with real pumpkins, but you found the perfect set! Thanks for linking up.
Jenn says
Super cute!
The Style Sister says
A buck! You found that great urn for a buck! I am so envious! What a deal! The topiary turned out perfect.
Diane@A Picture is Worth.... says
Hi Michelle,
I would say that you got a great bargain! Love what you’ve done with it.
Thanks for linking to 2nd Time Around!
jenjen says
Very cute topiary. It looks so sweet and festive!
XOOX
Jen
sweetpicklesandchocolate says
I love it! And the blue door is awesome!
cindy@cottage instincts says
I keep looking for an urn like that, but no luck yet. YOur topiary looks fab! And thanks for sharing your little snitch…what I cutie :o)
peace.
Corrie Howe says
I love the idea with pumpkins. Very beautiful. And the picture of catching someone in the act of eating! Classic!
angie says
I love the pumpkin decor. And your little brownie. Eater! !