Fabulous Fall Centerpieces

A-Maize-ing Centerpiece- Nestle colorful ears of corn on a bed of wheat for a feast of earthy color and texture that's distinctly fall. Fit a shallow bowl with dry floral foam,leaving the foam an inch or two taller than the bowl. Insert wheat stalks into the foam,parallel to the table top. Partially remove the husks from several ears of Indian corn and arrange them on top of the wheat.

White Pumpkin Centerpiece- Say goodbye to plain orange pumpkins. Creamy white varieties look elegant adorned with silver glitter and nestled in boxwood atop a silver wine cooler.

Fall Arrangement - A faux pumpkin has been dolled up with a wild arrangement of twigs, leaves, and berries. At the center, a focal point of a golden bow and tiny birdhouse catches our eye. Cut a piece of dry Styrofoam and hot glued to the top of the artificial pumpkin. Cover the foam with glued on bits of Spanish or green moss.

Natural Fall Table Setting

Beautiful Milkweed table topper- Milkweed pods are a stunning centerpiece when placed in a tall glass vase. Surround the vase with white and yellow gourds, and place them all in a shallow basket. Set this on a side table to draw attention to the beauty surrounding the meal

Stylish Silverware Holder- Transform a glass oval container filled with white rice into a custom silverware holder. Tie sets of silverware together with ivory satin ribbon for an elegant look

Crab Apple Centerpiece - Fill a tall glass votive holder with 1 inch of dried white beans, Sprigs of crab apples or other yellow berries make an ornamental addition to the table

Simple Wheat Centerpiece- Keep neutral, autumn colors abundant with an understated centerpiece. Fill a skinny vase with tall stalks of wheat found at a crafts store or a farmer;s market. Keep the stalks to a minimum for a light and airy feel

Day at Williams House

Do you think he has enough to keep him entertained?

William's attempts to roll over

Autumn Planters

When cold weather arrives, gourds, winter squash, Indian corn, and small pumpkins can fill the planters that once overflowed with flowering annuals;tuck some colorful leaves into any gaps. There's no better way to capture the spirit of the fall harvest season

"A William NewsFlash"

Two days before his 3 month birthday, William rolled over.!! Yes he did. He was at home with Mom playing on his activity mat. Mom said that he was on his back one minute and the next he was on his stomach, looking quite surprised.Good job William!!

Top Tips for Crafters

No Mess Beading-- Keep a lint roller handy for picking up spills of micro beads and other small items. Scrape them into a bowl and place them back into their original container

Keep Thread Organized- Clean your thread drawer and keep bobbin threads from unwinding by securing filled bobbins with mini ponytail holders

Dried Leaf Place Cards

To dry leaves,lay down a sheet of newsprint, followed by paper towels. Arrange leaves on paper towels, then place a second layer of paper towels and a sheet of newsprint on top. Set stack in a phone book and place in a dry, ventilated spot for several days. To make place cards, use a gel ink pen to add guests' names