Thanksgiving Decorating Ideas

Thanksgiving is only 17 days away!  I know lots of families get together to share a special meal and think about the many blessings God has so graciously given us.  Mine is no different!  This year I am so privileged to host Thanksgiving. However,  I also have many other things that are vying for my time.  So...17 days?? What to do?  So much decorating, so little time!  Answer: Pinterest.  What a great source for ideas!  Here are a few of my favorite SIMPLE ideas:  (Remember KISS...Keep It Simple Sweetie!) 
#1  - See picture above  - -  Popcorn, candle, raffia - done!
#2 -

How cute is this! 
These little guys are still
 available at your grocery store
if you don't already have some!
Shopping list:
gourds, mini pumpkins, tea lights
Done! :)




#3 -

This might have to be my favorite.
  Love, love, loving the white mini pumpkins
with the pine cones and twigs....
 I'll have to see if I can find a cool hurricane vase!

 Trip to Goodwill anyone? :)





#4 -

Apples smell yummy 
and are a good alternative to pumpkins. 
I think it would be fun with red apples too!






#5 -

White pumpkins again!  So gorgeous!
  I have a friend who has a wooden box....
Maybe I can sweet talk her into letting me borrow it? ;-)








Uh oh!  Now so many choices!!!! So little time!  :)
Hope your creative juices are flowing!  I'd love to hear your plans for decorating your table!

Cinnamon Salt Dough Leaf Prints

What is your favorite fragrance? I love anything that has a woodsy, spicy smell! This time of year pumpkin spice is a popular fragrance!  The main ingredient in pumpkin spice is cinnamon.   A very pleasant autumnal scent.
     I have discovered a salt dough recipe with that beautiful cinnamon aroma! I love salt dough and so do my kids!  It's moldable, and versatile. I love it for making ornaments, my kids love it as a clay substitute!
    We're planning on making some pressed leaf ornaments for fall.  These would be great hanging on the Christmas tree as well.  (I'm thinking nice handmade gift for grandparents, teachers, etc!)
     Here's the recipe:
1 Cup of flour
1/2 Cup of salt
1/2 Cup if cinnamon
3/4 Cup very warm water
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.  Wash hands and then finish kneading with clean, dry hands.  If the dough is a little sticky dust your hands with a bit of flour and knead.   Amazingly cinnamon scented salt dough!
       For a good tutorial on making leaf print ornaments click here.
For other scent ideas click here.
I'd love to hear from you!  Please leave a comment and tell me what you made!