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How to Make a Cornucopia

Last Sunday, I was visiting our favorite botanical gardens with my family. We enjoy getting out on a fall Sunday to walk around and enjoy both the displays of fall and the fun activities that are available. We had just finished visiting one of the very large tree houses (made of reclaimed wood and complete with leaded glass) and we heading toward the giant pumpkin carving demonstration when we came around a corner. Right there was the biggest cornucopia I had ever seen! it was large enough to fit a grown person standing up at the wide end, and it … Continue reading →

Beautiful, Edible Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Many people like to use a cornucopia basket for a centerpiece, overflowing with flowers and other naturals or fruits, candies, and other treats. Instead, why not try a bread cornucopia overflowing with wonderful rolls and muffins? It will make a delightful and delectable addition to your Thanksgiving table. A large waffle cone with a pointed end makes a good start for the form. Place an oven safe dish inside the mouth of the cone or wrap foil around it to extend the length of the form to the desired size. Stuff the inside with more foil to make it stable … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: October 22 – 28

It’s almost Halloween, and Mary Ann wants to know, Will the Trick-or-Treaters Come to Your Home? I don’t know about you, but I rarely have more than a handful of kids. Our house is easier to skip because it’s so far back from the road, so we usually just get a couple friends or neighbors. Even if you don’t get many trick-or-treaters, there are still some Halloween or Harvest Day Decorating ideas you can try or consider entertaining, and Hosting Halloween at your house. Will visitors see Three Little Pumpkins, or Easy Cornucopias, or Hex Signs and Barn Stars when … Continue reading →

Easy Cornucopias

Believe it or not, it is time to start thinking about Thanksgiving. I’ve been inspired by Sherry’s recent blogs about Thanksgiving and can’t wait to see what great ideas she has for us. As for me, I’m still firmly entrenched in fall minus the holidays, but there is that nagging little feeling that, yes, I need to start planning. The thought of a menu and a guest list is a little overwhelming for me at the moment, so I thought I would start small. I like the idea of cornucopias on the table. They can remind us of how very … Continue reading →

Cornucopia Crafts

Dimensional crafts are often the coolest but that doesn’t mean they have to be difficult. Check out these ideas for cornucopia crafts that you and your youngsters can make and use as decorations for autumn and Thanksgiving. Add a New Dimension You will need a light piece of craft wood or plastic to get started. Sketch the shape of a cornucopia basket onto the background. Fill it in by gluing on clean twigs. At the opening glue on some shapes of fruits and vegetables. These can be cut from craft foam and various textured fabrics. Make fuzzy peaches from terrycloth. … Continue reading →